St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

Visitor News Blog for St Maarten / St Martin

September 24, 2025

Today in St. Maarten Cruise Port: Carnival Vista

St. Maarten Ship highlight: Carnival Vista   With all that goes on in busy cruise port Philipsburg St. Maarten, Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin weekly tries to pick out special ships in port and to tell visitors in Philipsburg

September 23, 2025

Did You Know… St. Maarten Hotel Occupancy Grew Over 2024, Whereas Vacation Rental Occupancy Contracted?

(Picture Courtesy of Coral Beach Club)   2024 Hotel and Independent Vacation Rental Analysis   Over 2024, resort and boutique hotel occupancy on St. Maarten was 70.2%, whereas villas, apartment and condominiums (independent vacation rentals or IVR’s) had an average

September 17, 2025

Shop of the Week: Carrefour Market

Carrefour Market is St. Maarten’s largest supermarket chain with four locations across the island. Whether you are stocking up for a vacation or doing your weekly grocery run, Carrefour offers a wide selection of quality products. They have everything from

September 16, 2025

Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House Hosts Three Activities for Heritage Day on Saturday, September 20th 

Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House will host three free activities on the morning of Saturday, September 20th. The Les Fruits de Mer association will lead a guided tour of the Amuseum at 10am. The Société d’Histoire de Saint-Martin will

September 12, 2025

Beach of the Week: Pelican Key

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Pelican Key Beach. Tucked quietly between La Vista, Flamingo Beach, and Simpson Bay Resort, this beach offers a peaceful escape just steps away from the buzz of Kim Sha Beach and Simpson Bay

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