St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

Visitor News Blog for St Maarten / St Martin

April 15, 2026

Welcome to St. Maarten Summer!

There is no time like summertime on St. Maarten / St. Martin. With an equal offer to winter time’s high season, beaches in summer are more tranquil and fares often more attractive.   In addition, there is always new features

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April 15, 2026

Young Travelers and Students Discover St. Maarten

Gen Z Does Its Own Thing With nightlife, beaches and thrillseeking activities galore, no surprise St. Maarten / St. Martin receives its share of youngsters next to families and tranquillity seekers. For students and young travelers, St. Maarten offers a

Peter Stuyvesant collection at Double Dutch

April 14, 2026

Did you know… “Double Dutch” has a Stuyvesant collection?

You might know that St. Maarten and New York share a joint historical figure in Peter Stuyvesant. This Frisian statesman led a failed siege at Fort Amsterdam in an attempt to seize back St. Maarten from the Spanish. He lost his leg

Mary Boon Hotel in Simpson Bay

April 13, 2026

From Plum Bay to Poker – An Interview With Ronny Karran (Mary’s Boon)

Ronny Karran is the CEO of Mary’s Boon, one of St. Maarten’s oldest hotels. In our series highlighting islanders behind the scenes of the visitor experience, today we spotlight his work, his in-the-know recommendations, and his personal preferences.   He

Traffic Advisory Opening Jump-Up Carnival 2026

April 9, 2026

Traffic Advisory – Opening Jump-Up Carnival 2026

On Friday, April 10th, St Maarten Carnival 2026 will officially start with the Opening Jump-Up Parade from 8 PM untill approximately 1 AM.   Due to this parade being on the streets of Philipsburg and part of the surrounding area,

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