I have read that some people take their own food to St. Martin. I am wondering what, exactly, people are able to take through customs. Thinking of bringing some hard salamis and cheeses that I am familiar with and are my favorites here in the states that I haven't seen there on past trips.Does it have to be in checked luggage or can it be on a carry on?

Also, where is the best place to buy good cheeses? I read there was some place on the dutch side and it wasn't a Grande Marche or the grocery store in Marigot. It seemed to me that the grocery at the round about on the dutch side (near Mark's) had the greatest variety.

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