With its palm-fringed shores and unique blend of French and Dutch heritage, Saint Martin mixes Caribbean cool with cosmopolitan European flair. Marigot, the capital of the island’s French side, is home to a lovely marina lined with charming waterfront bistros and boutiques carrying fine jewellery and designer fashion from across the Atlantic. If you want to venture farther afield to explore the island’s many delightful beaches, Friar’s Bay and Orient Bay are among the most beautiful.