Saint Martin is part of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea.

It’s comprised of two separate countries, divided between its northern French side, of Saint-Martin and its southern Dutch side, Sint Maarten.

The island's French side is known for its nude beaches, clothes shopping, outdoor markets and French and Indian Caribbean cuisine.

With a sheltered marina, colorful houses and an open-air waterfront market (under construction on my visit), Marigot is the capital city.

Fort Louis, an 18th-century French military fort was built overlooking Marigot.