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Caribbean Palms Shop in the week in cole bay sxm

October 21, 2026

SHOP OF THE WEEK: CARIBBEAN PALMS

Caribbean Palms located in Cole Bay is a family business that opened its doors on St. Maarten/St. Martin in 2018. In the last couple of years Caribbean Palms has grown to be one of the lead landscaping companies on the

St Maarten Marathon

October 20, 2026

St. Maarten Marathon Opens Registration for Fifth Edition

Registration has opened for the fifth St. Maarten Marathon, scheduled for December 6, 2026. Organized by the St. Maarten Road Runners, the event features four race categories, allowing participants to choose between a full marathon, a half marathon and two

people on the flying dutchman

October 19, 2026

No “Slow” Season on St. Maarten – Thoughts From Sentry Hill (At 56mph)

A Common Misunderstanding: Caribbean Slow Season   September and October are considered part of the Caribbean’s quieter travel period. This is because many travelers have just enjoyed summer holidays, and yachts and cruise ships use the summer to explore more

Cocktail at the Seaview pool

October 16, 2026

Happy Hour on St. Maarten / St. Martin: Rarely Just an Hour

Double Happy Hour Fun in an Already Double Destination Offer.   On St. Maarten, “happy hour” is rarely limited to an hour. An informal saying amongst tourism professionals on the island is that the unique combination of the Dutch and

Shannell Bucknor sitting on wall

October 14, 2026

Picture of the Week: National Institute of Arts Calendar Special Series “Dance”– Shannell Bucknor

A group picture of the National Institute of Arts (NIA) is the centerpiece of the 2026 SHTA Events Calendar, marking the tenth edition of this yearly calendar highlighting the local arts. Its (photo) story deserved additional attention in a series

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