Photo of the Day
Jet flying low over a beach
August 17, 2010
Mahó Beach, St. Maarten
This Month in Photo of the Day: Photos From the 2009 International Photo Contest
Landing at Princess Juliana International Airport, a looming 747 thrills visitors on Mahó beach, a famous plane-watching spot.
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