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Sunshine, exclusive shopping and dynamic nightlife. Author: Ronald Jan 19

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Where else can you experience the sunshine, exclusive shopping, elegant hotels, and the dynamic nightlife of two different countries in one place? The top half of this Caribbean oasis is owned by the French, and the bottom half is owned by the Dutch. No worries, no borders, no customs or immigration, just the benefit of two cultures fused together on a small island that has everything one could want.

No other Caribbean island offers as much diversity as St. Maarten. Formidable mountain ranges meet lush flatlands against the background of spectacular ocean views and breathtaking sunsets. A landing port for some of the world’s largest, exclusive yachts, St. Maarten is a sailor’s dream.

Enjoy duty-free shopping from the world’s finest retailers who have locations throughout the island. A stellar selection of restaurants makes St. Maarten a premier location for fine dining, and the nightlife keeps the island buzzing after dark.

If the beach is your ultimate destination, then lie down on the gleaming white sand or dip into the turquoise waters of the ocean. For those seeking more excitement, St. Maarten is a great place for almost every water sport imaginable. Snorkeling, Scuba diving, surfing and sailing are available on most of the resorts and public beaches.

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Tropical Storm Ana races west through the Atlantic. Bill isn’t far behind. Author: Ronald Aug 16

MIAMI — Tropical storm watches were issued Saturday for the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and other parts of the Leeward Islands as Ana raced west through the Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Bill, the second storm of the Atlantic season, formed farther east and forecasters said they expect it to become a hurricane over the next several days.

The National Hurricane Center said Saturday night that Ana had maximum sustained winds near 40 mph and was moving west near 17 mph. It was about 710 miles east-southeast of the Leeward Islands and was not expected to strengthen in the next 24 hours.

A tropical storm watch means tropical storm conditions are possible, usually within 36 hours.

The government of the Netherland Antilles issued a watch for St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. The governments of Antigua and Barbuda issued watches for the British Virgin Islands and Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla.

The Hurricane Center said people elsewhere in the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico should also monitor Ana’s progress.

Tropical Storm Bill also had maximum sustained winds near 40 mph and was moving west near 16 mph. It was expected to get stronger within the next day or so and was about 905 miles west-southwest of the Cape Verde Islands.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Guillermo was still swirling in the open Pacific but had weakened to a Category 2 storm with winds near 110 mph. Guillermo was expected to weaken further as it headed over cooler waters. It was moving west-northwest near 15 mph and was about 1,685 miles west of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.

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Pinel Island – Saint Martin Author: Ronald Jul 17

Whenever you renting one of our villas in St Maarten or St Martin, a day trip to Pinel Island is a must. Charming Pinel Island, or Isle Pinel, or in French Ilet Pinel or Ile de Pinel, is a tiny island on the north end of St. Martin and located near the North end of Orient Beach, 5 minutes off the shores of French Cul de Sac. A must see on your visit. You will see the signs on the main road just past Orient as you are driving toward Grand Case. The end of the road at French Cul de Sac opens onto a wide sandy area where visitors find a wooden dock, parking and a new shack that rents out Kayaks. The ferry runs every half hour from 10 am to 3:30 pm. The last ferry leaves Pinel at 4 pm. The cost is $6 US round trip. You pay on the boat. The boat ride is about 5 minutes. The boats are all different, so some of them may be easier to get on and off for those with mobility issues. You have to be able to either climb up or down from the dock onto the boat and vice versa. Please check the time of the last ferry as they frequently change the last outbound trip ….. Then enjoy a wonderful short five minute ferry ride on the pristine and shallow waters for a relaxing day of exploring, sunbathing, or a picnic on this tropical paradise!

When you arrive on Pinel Island you will see a large sand spit. Behind that a stand of Coconut palm trees, and then a small hill that makes up this picture perfect paradise. There are chairs for rent on the beach. There are no cars, no roads, no electricity, however you will find two beach bars/ restaurants, one is run by a Frenchman, the other is a local tiki-hut style place serving BBQ food, seafood and grilled fresh lobster as well, between these two bars, hidden in the sea grape, there is the “Paradiso” gift shop (from Dutchman Tom, called Tom´s Place), a treasure chest of Caribbean colors and unusual gifts.

With lots of shallow waters, this paradise like sand point is protected from pounding surf. The water is calm and crystal clear, accompanied by beautiful beaches. Ideal for snorkeling for its coral reefs and also for sunbathing, as the main beach stays sun-drenched until the end of the day! The island is totally relaxing and a little slice of paradise for those who want to get away from it all for a day.

Tip : Only cash accepted on the ferry, restaurants and gift shop. There are no ATM’s on Pinel.

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Winair Cuts Schedules Due to Pilot Shortage Author: Ronald Jul 15

As reported in the St Maarten newspaper the Daily Herald on June 4, The airline needs five more pilots to supplement its pool of 25 pilots in order to maintain its previous schedules. Because of a shortage of pilots from the Antilles, Winair has been trying to attract foreign pilots. However, the process to acquire the mandatory employment documents is lengthy. Documents from the pilot must be submitted to the Island Labour Office. Once they are verified, Winair must pay the processing fee to the Island Receiver. This initial process takes about three days if all goes well. Normally, once Winair has provided proof of payment to the Labour Department, it takes a week to process the paperwork and send it to the Executive Council for approval. At the same time, all documents are sent to Police Affairs for a residence permit. After these steps are completed, an appointment must be made to process “the declaration act of guarantee” and the paperwork is sent to the Lt. Governor and the Immigration Department for approval. Winair reports an incident when paperwork for a pilot was begun in January and by the end of April was still not completed. The airline is appealing to the Central and Island Governments to streamline the process so that it takes only two weeks from when the documents are submitted to obtaining the permit. Winair’s management requested a meeting in April to discuss these issues. As of today, no meeting has been set.

As quoted by the Daily Herald,

“Until the required number of pilots is employed, the airline will be operating on a limited schedule.”

Be sure to allow extra time to make your connection, even if it requires staying overnight in St Maarten. If you arrive and find your flight to St Barth has been cancelled, you can take a taxi to Marigot for $20 and hop on the Voyager, a ferry that takes 75 minutes but can be rough. If you arrive early enough, you can take a taxi to Bobby’s Marina in Philipsburg and catch the 5:00 pm Rapid Explorer. This is a comfortable, air-conditioned high-speed catamaran that will get you to St Barth in 45 minutes.

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St Maarten Villa’s a great base for exploring Author: Ronald Jun 11

The French and the Dutch colonialists Partitioned this little piece of paradise to divide de of the island St. Martin and the other portion, St. Maarten. However, that was several generations ago and the modern island is now can be considered to be the epitome of a true mixing of diverse and intermingling cultures.

The borderline between these two nations that straddles the island is hard for tourists notice these days. It is not even particularly adhered to by the two countries, as they prefer to just get on with their lives. in a way that only Carribbean people know how.

Having said that, this is two very different places, the hundreds of years of rule of the European settlers have produced two very different cultures. However, unlike other parts of the world, these cultures live side by side in harmony, enjoying and celebrating, their similarities and differences.

The French side of the paradise island is a small tropical version of the south of France. It features fine dining, the latest in Paris fashions and a Caribbean laid-back and totally luxurious feel. The classic French style permeates through every aspect of life, influencing the resorts, street signs and the indulgent sidewalk cafes.

On the Dutch side is more bustling and just slightly more reserved. Tourism and related business’s are the main focus of business and personal lives. Although busier than the French area of the island, it is still very tourist orientated, with lots to do and see.

Whichever side of the tropical isle you may prefer, this is still the Caribbean and beach life plays a major role in tourist and local lives. There are well in excess of thirty stunning beaches dotted around the islands entire coast.

The beaches offer the classic white sands, palm trees, coral reefs and warm water that is totally crystal clear. On the French side, you don’t even need a costume for all of the beaches. The beaches vary from heavily populated, offering every beach activity imaginable to quite secluded stretches of near uninhabited palm fringed beaches. Where there is not a stunning white sand beach, there are rugged limestone cliffs cascading into the sea, offering spectacular coastal scenery.

All around the island, you can indulge in all types of water activities from basic snorkeling to the full scuba, reef diving experience or exploring the British battleship under the waters of Great Bay. Sailing, jet skiing, pleasure boating, wind surfing and parasailing are just a few of the exiting ‘must try’ indulgencies available.

There are many miles of hiking trails traversing the mountains and along the beautiful shoreline. If your feet get tired, there are horseback adventures, or a more leisurely ‘spoilt walk’ around a first class golf course.

There are night and day markets, the old French Quarter, the incredible butterfly farm and many other ways to spend you time on this enchanted island.

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Which Caribbean island? St. Maarten or St. Martin? Author: Ronald Jun 10

Despite many peoples perception of two separate islands. St. Maarten and St. Martin are in fact not two islands but one island that was originally split between the French and Dutch colonies for several hundred years.

The island is no longer divided in the sense that there is no separation that is noticeable to the tourist. Apart from the obvious and interesting cultural disparities between the two halves of this exiting tropical island.

There is so much to see and do that St. Martin and St. Maarten can satisfy even the most experienced traveler. The average daily temperature is a balmy Eighty degree’s with a very plentiful supply of sunshine. The trade winds are a seemingly constant companion serving to keep the temperatures at bay, and providing a wonderful fresh feel to the evening air.

The culturally vibrant atmosphere is bound to stimulate the senses as the islands visitors are always enthralled by this culturally diverse, yet harmonious Caribbean getaway. The restaurants and stores have a distinctly European flavor tinged with a laid back Caribbean edge, offering foods and gifts that are very familiar yet somehow very different. The beaches can only be described as stunning, in a way that is only found in this little corner of the world.

Accommodations on the island tend to be up market apartments and villas, rather than hotels. It seems that most visitors prefer the unrestricted feel of doing their own thing at their own pace. With the quiet splendor and seclusion of a spacious self- catering villa or an apartment with a stunning Caribbean view from the balcony. Where tourists can partake of a cocktail, while watching the sun dip into the Ocean.

A vacation on this island is not complete without attempting scuba diving or snorkeling in the crystal-clear blue-white waters. With the opportunity to view the stunning array of marine life, that awaits you just below the surface of the wonderful warm, calm, seas.

These waters offer an endless supply of exiting opportunities such as sailing, deep sea fishing for Marlin and Barracuda. Wind surfing, pleasure boat rides and memorable romantic evening dinner cruises, there is also Jet Ski riding, or you could even opt for a simple swim in the constantly warm water.

here are also multitudes of historic sites that can be visited independently with a hire car, or you can just as easily Ttake an organized trip to the many history filled locations around the island.

The highest quality five course French fare is every bit as wonderful as any to be found in the best Parisian eateries. There is also an enticing mix of European and local fravours that combine to stimulate even the most jaded traveler’s pallet.

It doesn’t matter which ‘island’ you choose St. Maarten or St. Martin, you can intermingle your vacation with these two wonderfully diverse and intertwined cultures that promise to give a taste of two old world European cultures, with a very distinctive Caribbean edge.

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Leading travel agency for the Island of St.Maarten unveiled joint venture. Author: Ronald Apr 23

St Maarten, Netherlands Antilles – April 23, 2008 – BlueOceanVillas.com the leading travel agency for the Island of St.Maarten unveiled their new joint venture.

Press release
One of the Island’s leading online travel companies announced the launch of its redesigned travel web site to meet the needs of St Maarten and St Bart travelers. BlueOceanVillas Ltd added several innovative tools to their new website to support the growing number of customers concerned with airfares, flight schedules, St. Maarten weather forecast, immigration issues & TSA policies and news feeds from the Caribbean.

BlueOceanVillas has signed a joint venture with Ascendant Marketing for search engine optimization strategies. In the coming months, the company will be pursuing joint ventures or other partner relationships that meet the ever-changing needs of its customers.

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“Blue Ocean Villas” proudly offers privately owned luxury accommodations and style, service and privacy for your next villa vacation, with all the comforts of your home. We represent some of the finest luxury Caribbean villa rentals in St Maarten, St Martin and St Barth. Visit our website to review all these unique properties we offer.

St Maarten and St Martin
A spicy marriage of European and Caribbean cultures, Sint Maarten & Saint Martin boasts lavish elegance and secluded beaches. Many people head to mile-long Mullet Bay Beach or Maho Beach on the western side of St Maarten. Cupecoy Beach, with its gorgeous swath of white sand backed by sandstone cliffs. Oyster Pond Beach on the eastern side of the island is a favorite for surfers and nearby Dawn Beach has some good snorkeling. Baie Longue on the French side of the island is a beautiful beach that is almost never crowded and one of the most famous beaches is Orient Beach with its European atmosphere. St. Maarten and St. Martin are also known as the capital of the gastronomy in the Caribbean and famous for its dynamic nightlife scene.

St Barth’s
New friends call it “St Barts,” while old-time visitors prefer “St. Barths”. Either way, it’s short for St. Barthélemy (San Bar-te-le-mee) for luxury with minimum hassle. It’s a favourite with the jet set and as popular for its lively “scene” as for its idyllic scenery. Jagged hills create an impressive backdrop to sweeping coves and dramatic headlands. The sheltered port, Gustavia, is dotted with Sunseekers and giant motor yachts in the evening. This tiny island in the French West Indies, remains a preferred playground of the rich and famous. It’s the ultimate in sophistication in the tropics: chic, rich, and very Parisian. Forget historic sites or ambitious watersports programs. You go to St. Barts for the relaxation, the French cuisine, the white-sand beaches, and the ultimate in comfort.

About “www. BlueOceanVillas.com”

BlueOceanVillas is St Maarten’s leading online travel company, empowering business and leisure travelers with the tools and information they need to easily research, plan, book, and experience travel. We are in the travel industry for over 17 years and have personal knowledge of all the villas offered. By consistently offering unsurpassed expertise and service we have built and maintained a large base of loyal customers who turn to us year after year to assist them with locating exceptional villas, car rentals and other special services. We provide personal service, which can match you to the perfect property for your Caribbean vacation.

Media Contact : R.H. Detiger, Communication Officer
Phone : 1 877 311 7759
Email : info@blueoceanvillas.com
Website : http://www. BlueOceanVillas.com

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