St. Maarten is the smallest Island in the world to be shared by two sovereign governments-namely the Dutch and French. The Dutch side, with Philipsburg as its capital occupies the southern 17 square miles of this 37-square-mile island; St. Martin, a French dependency, occupies the northern half. The dual nationality adds variety to this most unique of island gems in the Caribbean Sea. Both Dutch St. Maarten and French St. Martin have maintained a peaceful coexistence for over 350 years, the longest of any two bordering nations. The two territories have enjoyed harmonious relations through their history and have shared the prosperity of many years without dispute. The Treaty of Concordia executed on March 23rd 1648 established this coexistence and has the unique distinction of being the oldest Treaty still in force today. As part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Dutch St. Maarten has been both politically and economically stable. The territory is not only a safe and pleasant place to do business, but also to establish roots and raise a family. The total population has grown from 13,156 in 1980 to nearly 39,000 in year 2000. It is estimated that the population of St. Maarten consists of 77 different nationalities. The native languages are English and Dutch. Infrastructure and utilities. St. Maarten has an excellent seaport and airport, which makes the island very attractive as a hub. Government is presently in the process of a major road enhancement project, which includes the construction of new roads, the re-paving of existing roads, the implementation of roundabouts and traffic lights. St. Maarten has a modern and up-to-par telecommunication system. 3 companies offer telephone services and cellular phone services. St. Maarten also several Internet providers and a cable TV company that offers over 50 different channels. Electricity and water is produced and distributed at the island by Government controlled companies. CULTURE The cultural diversity of St. Maarten springs from its historical role as a crossroads for visitors to the New World. Dutch, French and British traders brought European traditions, while the Africans brought the language and culture of West Africa. Today the range of influences is reflected in the number of languages spoken. Dutch is the official language, but English is taught in schools and spoken everywhere, while other common languages are Spanish and Papiamento, the dialect of the Netherlands Antilles. St. Maarten's premier cultural event is its annual Carnival, which includes parades, calypso competitions, reggae shows, and an endless array of stands serving traditional island food. ACTIVITIES Recent years have seen the growth of many sports on the island aimed at both fitness and fun. Golf, tennis, volleyball, horseback riding, mountain biking and, naturally, a variety of water sports are offered, including scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, kayaking, wind surfing, parasailing and deep-sea fishing. In addition, the island offers numerous spas and fitness centers for those preferring gym equipment, free weights, aerobics, stretch classes, massages, facials, steam rooms, whirlpools, saunas, manicures, pedicures and the like. SHOPPING Shopping on Sint Maarten offers high quality duty-free goods in numerous boutiques. The island has a well-earned reputation as a shopper's paradise. Popular goods include local crafts arts, exotic foods, jewelry, liquor, tobacco, leather goods, as well as most designer goods. Because of Duty free Tax free abound the island has become more of a shopping and relaxing destination. Most often the designer goods are offered at significant discounts, often up to 40% lower than US retail prices.

The Activities Desk is a service offered to all Sea Palace guests relating to excursions to the neighboring islands, sailboat trips, scuba diving, water sports, horseback riding, ext. An orientation is presented by the Activities coordinator on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. after which personal inquiries will be handled and reservations for all activities can be made. Information relating to car/jeep rental, shopping dining, gambling etc can be obtained from the Activities Desk. For scuba diving enthusiasts or those wishing to become certified while on vacation, it is advised to call the activity coordinator a few days before your arrival to set up an itinerary in advance. Please feel free to contact our activity desk for any information you may require in advance. Our hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon Monday to Friday. Contact can be made by: Tel: (599) 542-2411 or (599) 542-2700 extension 2227 seapalace@sintmaarten.net attention for activities. To mention but a few of the popular activities, there is: AMERICAS CUP YACHT RACING- Hands on experience. ANGUILLA- Day sail over on Bluebeards all inclusive trip. AQUAMANIA DIVE ADVENTURES- Offering diving, scuba courses, certification. AQUAWORLD- Charter your own power boat explore. BUTTERFLY FARM- Open daily. CHILDRENS SAFARI- Kids- This trip is a trip for you. DIVE SAFARIS- Full service dive shop, shark feeding dives night dives. DOLPHIN HUMAN INTEACTION- On Anguilla, swim with dolphins- EXPLORER- Half day lagoon cruise. GOLDEN EAGLE- Half day sail up to Tintamarre. GYPSY CHARTERS- Day trips deep sea fishing trips. HORSEBACK RIDING- Morning, afternoon, sunset and night rides. ISLAND WATERWORLD DAY TRIPS- Sail around St.Maarten. KAYAK TOURS- Rent by the hour or day. Also tours in the morning, afternoon night. LAGOON SAIL BOAT RENTAL- Small sail boats to hire privately in lagoon. LOTERIE FARM- Guided walks thru foothills of St.Maarten. RANDOM WIND- Paradise day sail. RHINO RIDERS- Ride your own craft thru lagoon, out Fr, bridge Creole Rock. RUDYS DEEP SEA FISHING- Half day, full day, private charters available. ST. BARTHS- Exclusive French island, gateway for the worlds rich famous. ST. ESTATIUS- Quiet Dutch island, flight package with diving, snorkeling hiking. SAND DOLLAR- Half day motor boat snorkel trips to Creole Rock. SEA WORLD EXPLORER- Underwater observation trip. SWALIGA- Excellent all exclusive day trip to St. Barths

The Sea Palace is situated in the downtown of Philipsburg, the capital of the Dutch side of the island. We are conveniently located within walking distance to the islands best duty free shops, great restaurants, beach bars, and casinos. A very good bus or taxi service from Philipsburg can get you off to the French side or to one of the 36 beautiful beaches that the island has to offer. All the units at Sea Palace are air-conditioned and have fully equipped kitchens. All the units have a view, either of great bay or Philipsburg. We have eight stories and are brightly painted, a permanent landmark! So come and enjoy one of our penthouses, studios or one bedrooms. Since we are a timeshare resort, check in is on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and check out time is the following Saturday at 10:00 a.m. If your flight arrangements do not coincide with check in, please notify us about your late arrival. Our units amenities: Air conditional, Kitchen, Microwave, Telephone. On-site amenities: Car rental, beach, elevator, restaurant. Other amenities nearby: Boating, shopping (Liquor, Jewellers, Electronic, Grocery), casinos, fishing, laundry, scuba diving.

Sea Palace Resort 147 Front Street Philipsburg, St. Maarten Netherlands Antilles Telephone +(599) 542-2411 and +(599) 542-2700 Fax +(599) 542-2116. Asst. General Manager:

Sea Palace Resort 147 Front Street Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles Telephone +(599) 542-2411 and +(599) 542-2700, Fax +(599) 542-2116

Sea Palace Hotel Beach Front View in the heart of Philipsburg. Reservation Request Form. Please fill out the below form to make a reservation request. A reservation specialist will be contacting you to confirm your reservation. Personal Information. No. Children in Party

Over thirty years ago Steve Kosmas began his career in real estate sales and soon thereafter acquired his first resort, right on the famed Ocean City Boardwalk. In 1975, Boardwalk One was affiliated with Resort Condominiums International (RCI). Both Steve and RCI remain committed to the advantages of flexible and affordable condominium choices that timeshare exchanges offer family vacationers over that of traditional hotel accommodations. Twenty-five years ago, brothers Paul and Nick joined Steve in his quest and together they established Kosmas Group International (dba KGI Resorts). Their mission was to specialize in developing, selling and managing multiple vacation ownership resorts in family oriented tourist destinations. For three decades they built and/or acquired several vacation resorts in Ocean City, Key West, Orlando, New Smyrna Beach, New Orleans and even St. Maartin St. Thomas in the Caribbean (hence the International distinction). Kosmas Group International, Inc. (KGI) offers a variety of exciting vacation experiences including seaside retreats, family fun and island splendor. All are enhanced by the KGI tradition of hospitality and personal service, and by our commitment to environmental preservation. A memorable vacation at an ownership resort is the end product of a complex process; from design and construction, through marketing and property management. The ability of KGI to deliver a consistently excellent vacation product is based on our understanding of every stage of the resort development cycle, and our in-house control of all the necessary resources. KGI is acknowledged as a leader for the 21st century in the most dynamic sector of the vacation industry. We are guided by our loyalty and commitment to our owner families and our concern for the natural environment. It is a philosophy which has served us well, and our prospectus for an even brighter future.

St. Maarten Weather Forecast, Netherlands Antilles. On behalf of the Sea Palace Management, we want to welcome to the friendly island of St. Maarten / St. Martin. More than 100 nationalities live on our dual nation island, which offers the Caribbean's finest beaches, entertainment, shopping and dinning. St. Maarten / St. martin and the surrounding islands, St. Bathelemy, Statia and Saba offer visitors a multitude of unique adventures. Scale a dormant volcano. Sample chocolate, cheese or guavaberry liqueur. Practice your French and Dutch. Our multilayered culture is like no other in the world. Also unique about St. Maarten is that we are totally duty-free. Everything you buy during your stay here is duty-free. And shopping is truly a pleasure. Dutch St. Maarten occupies that southern part of the island and the French side the northern. There is not border control between the two sides, so you may go back and forth at you leisure. Please enjoy your stay on Sea Palace Resort. if this is your first visit, we welcome you. If you have visited us before, we welcome you to your second home in the Caribbean. Mayra Provence General Manager Sea Palace Resort