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St. Martin

American  
[seynt mahr-tn, -tin, san mar-tan] / ˌseɪnt ˈmɑr tn, -tɪn, sɛ̃ marˈtɛ̃ /

noun

  1. an island in the N Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies, divided in two parts: the N section is a dependency of Guadeloupe, 20 sq. mi. (52 sq. km); the S section is an administrative part of the Netherlands Antilles, 17 sq. mi. (44 sq. km).


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Times staff writers Richard Winton and Emily St. Martin contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2026

In St. Martin, even during high season, you can book most places a day or two ahead of time, often by calling the restaurant directly instead of relying on well-connected friends or hotel concierges.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 31, 2026

A number of cities, including New York, Chicago and Charlotte, offer nonstop flights to St. Martin, where you’ll find ample European glamour, miles of swimmable beaches and a deep bench of restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 31, 2026

In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, Charlotte St. Martin, who has served as president of the Broadway League since 2006, said she would be stepping down from her current role next month.

From New York Times Jan. 16, 2024

I guess he knows more about Cajuns than anyone living, but I remembered with longing other gifts of Doctor St. Martin.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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