For us, it was, and still is, the people. Yes, its a tropical island with beautiful beaches, sunsets to die for, a huge array of food choices. But it's the approximately 110 nationalities, including native St Maarteners, that brought us back for a second visit and a year from our first visit we returned and bought a home. Over 11 years on, it's still the people. So many cultures, so many languages. And at the end of the day, there's the sea right there.