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Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Philipsburg

Updated: March 12, 2024 10:54 AM
Philipsburg

Newark+Liberty+International+Airport+%28EWR%29+to+Philipsburg+-+Language%2C+Currency%2C+Distance%2C+How+to+Reach%2C+Expenses%2C+Best+time+to+go%2C+What+to+Eat%2C+Where+to+Go%2C+FAQ

This is a comprehensive guide to traveling from Newark+Liberty+International+Airport+%28EWR%29+to+Philipsburg%2C+the+capital+of+Sint+Maarten%2C+a+Dutch+constituent+country+within+the+Kingdom+of+the+Netherlands%2E+The+guide+includes+information+on+the+following%3A

  • Language
  • Currency
  • Distance
  • How+to+Reach
  • Expenses
  • Best+time+to+go
  • What+to+Eat
  • Where+to+Go
  • FAQ

Language

The+official+languages+of+Sint+Maarten+are+Dutch+and+English%2E+However%2C+Papiamento%2C+a+Creole+language%2C+is+the+most+widely+spoken+language+on+the+island%2E+Spanish+and+French+are+also+spoken+by+a+significant+number+of+people%2E

Currency

The+official+currency+of+Sint+Maarten+is+the+Netherlands+Antillean+guilder+%28ANG%29%2E+However%2C+the+US+dollar+%28USD%29+is+also+widely+accepted%2E+Many+businesses+on+the+island+accept+both+currencies%2E

Distance

The+distance+from+Newark+Liberty+International+Airport+%28EWR%29+to+Philipsburg+is+approximately+1%2C500+miles+%282%2C400+kilometers%29%2E

How+to+Reach

There+are+several+ways+to+reach+Philipsburg+from+Newark+Liberty+International+Airport+%28EWR%29%2E+The+most+popular+option+is+to+fly%2E+There+are+direct+flights+from+EWR+to+Princess+Juliana+International+Airport+%28SXM%29%2C+which+is+located+just+a+few+miles+from+Philipsburg%2E+The+flight+takes+approximately+4+hours%2E

Another+option+is+to+take+a+ferry+from+St%2E+Maarten%2FSt%2E+Martin+to+Philipsburg%2E+The+ferry+ride+takes+approximately+45+minutes%2E

Expenses

The+cost+of+traveling+from+Newark+Liberty+International+Airport+%28EWR%29+to+Philipsburg+will+vary+depending+on+the+time+of+year%2C+the+airline+you+choose%2C+and+the+type+of+accommodation+you+select%2E+However%2C+you+can+expect+to+spend+anywhere+from+%24500+to+%241%2C000+for+a+round-trip+ticket%2E+The+cost+of+accommodation+in+Philipsburg+ranges+from+%24100+to+%24300+per+night%2E

Best+time+to+go

The+best+time+to+visit+Philipsburg+is+during+the+off-season%2C+which+runs+from+April+to+June+and+September+to+October%2E+During+this+time%2C+the+weather+is+still+warm+and+sunny%2C+but+there+are+fewer+tourists%2E+This+means+that+you%27ll+be+able+to+enjoy+the+island%27s+beaches%2C+restaurants%2C+and+attractions+without+the+crowds%2E

What+to+Eat

Philipsburg+has+a+wide+variety+of+restaurants+serving+everything+from+local+Caribbean+cuisine+to+international+fare%2E+Some+of+the+most+popular+dishes+include+Johnny+cakes+%28fried+dough%29%2C+guava+berry+pie%2C+and+saltfish+and+plantains%2E+Be+sure+to+try+the+local+beer%2C+Presidente%2E

Where+to+Go

There+are+many+things+to+see+and+do+in+Philipsburg%2E+Some+of+the+most+popular+attractions+include+the+St%2E+Maarten+Zoo%2C+the+Guavaberry+Emporium%2C+and+the+Fort+Amsterdam%2E+You+can+also+enjoy+the+island%27s+many+beaches%2C+go+shopping%2C+or+take+a+day+trip+to+the+neighboring+island+of+St%2E+Martin%2E

FAQ

  1. What+is+the+time+difference+between+Newark+and+Philipsburg%3F

    2. The+time+difference+between+Newark+and+Philipsburg+is+1+hour%2E+When+it+is+12%3A00+PM+in+Newark%2C+it+is+1%3A00+PM+in+Philipsburg%2E

  2. Do+I+need+a+visa+to+travel+to+Philipsburg%3F

    3. US+citizens+do+not+need+a+visa+to+travel+to+Philipsburg%2E+However%2C+you+will+need+a+valid+passport%2E

  3. What+is+the+crime+rate+in+Philipsburg%3F

    4. The+crime+rate+in+Philipsburg+is+relatively+low%2E+However%2C+as+with+any+tourist+destination%2C+you+should+be+aware+of+your+surroundings+and+take+precautions+to+protect+your+valuables%2E

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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