In ‘Beyond the Tourist Trap’, Menno P. Sypkens Smit offers a layered examination of the cultural identity of Sint Maarten, moving past surface-level representations often tailored to tourism. Rather than focusing solely on the island\u2019s appeal as a vacation destination, the book dives into the deeper historical, social, and environmental forces that have shaped everyday life and cultural expression on the island.<\/p>\n
Sypkens Smit explores topics such as the island\u2019s geological formation, its flora and fauna, archaeological findings, and the legacies of colonialism and migration. He also looks critically at how global economic pressures and the tourist industry influence local identity, traditions, and values. Drawing from ethnographic observation, historical sources, and interviews, the book weaves a comprehensive portrait of a community negotiating its past and present in a rapidly changing world. It invites readers to engage with Sint Maarten not just as a picturesque destination, but as a living, evolving society with a complex cultural fabric.<\/p>\n
How the island was formed ….. 3
\nFlora ….. 16
\nFauna ….. 20<\/p>\n
Finds and discoveries ….. 27
\nConclusions from the archaeological finds ….. 35
\nSoualouiga and O\u00fcalichi ….. 36
\nSome stories and rumours ….. 37
\nHave the Spaniards met Indians on St. Maarten? ….. 38<\/p>\n
The Spaniards ….. 43
\nOther nations ….. 43
\nThe Treaty with France ….. 45
\nThe 17th and 18th centuries ….. 46
\nThe 19th century ….. 49<\/p>\n
Family names and names of ‘buurtschappen’ ….. 59
\nForts on the Dutch side ….. 63
\nCannon ….. 67
\nEstates and graveyards….. 72
\nEstates on the French side ….. 92
\nThatched houses ….. 96
\nFamily-names and -houses ….. 101
\nRuins in Simpson Bay ….. 107
\nThe French side ….. 107
\nSocial climate ….. 107
\nConclusions ….. 111<\/p>\n
Abolition ….. 125
\nMigration ….. 126
\nEconomic situation ….. 127
\nTourism ….. 127
\nThe population ….. 128
\nThe consequences of the tourist industry ….. 129
\nPeople in the historical background ….. 134<\/p>\n
Royal visits ….. 137
\nAbolition ….. 137
\nUpperclass social life ….. 138
\nLower class social life ….. 140
\nB’o monkey ….. 143
\nRiddles ….. 143
\nStories and anecdotes ….. 147
\nGhost stories ….. 153
\nBilocation ….. 154
\nObeah ….. 154
\nDaily life ….. 155
\nFood ….. 159
\nGames ….. 163
\nJollification ….. 164
\nSongs ….. 165
\nSatirical songs ….. 172
\nDance and music ….. 175
\nParties ….. 178
\nMasquerades ….. 179
\nQueen’s birthday ….. 179
\nSports and games ….. 182
\nCotton ….. 184
\nTintamarre ….. 187
\nPetit fond ….. 191
\nAgriculture and cattle-raising ….. 191
\nSalt industry ….. 194
\nSeasonal migration ….. 198
\nSto. Domingo ….. 200
\nAruba and Cura\u00e7ao ….. 202<\/p>\n
Introduction ….. 207
\nCultural identity ….. 209
\nAnglo-Caribbean ….. 209
\nAnglicisms; Latinisms ….. 210
\nFrench and Dutch influences ….. 210
\nAfricanisms ….. 210
\nLocal language ….. 218
\nLocal beliefs ….. 220
\nSome other cultural elements ….. 221
\nCustoms and traditions ….. 222<\/p>\n
Carnival ….. 225
\nSimpson Bay ….. 225
\nOther cultural groups ….. 225
\nMusic ….. 227
\nLocal literature ….. 227
\nDenied identity ….. 228<\/p>\n
The Klondike of the Caribbean ….. 237
\nThe dichotomous desire ….. 237
\nPseudo-historical monuments ….. 240
\nActive appreciation ….. 244<\/p>\n
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