The entire island is beautiful, however the Dutch side, with its 110v electricity, make things much easier for US Travelers, and as avid aviation fans, the location is idea for plane watching, with none of the noise. You can’t beat the views, the people, the food and there is so much to do on Sint Maarten. If you like to explore it’s easy to venture to another island via the ferry (you can’t do that in Aruba). We love our condo at Rainbow Beach Club for many reasons - unobstructed views from our balcony, beautiful pools, the private beach accessible only by our staircase or boat, the proximity to the airport, Maho and Simpson Bay - and we can walk to restaurants and the beautiful Mullet Bay beach!