St. Maarten / St. Martin Things To Do Blog

Research has shown that visitors find one of St. Maartens / St. Martins attractive features that there is so much to do on the island. From inspiring tours to thrill seeking excursions on land, sailing and other activities on the water as well as those under water, the offer of things to do is vast and keeps expanding. Most excursions are within easy reach for cruise passengers too. This blog highlights the rich variety of options on how to spend a day on St. Maarten / St. Martin and news pertaining to them.

Grand Case Beach Club wooden boardwalk next to the sea

April 17, 2026

Photo Of The Week: Walkway To… Happy Bay?

This scenic photo taken from Grand Case Beach Club almost makes it seem that its wooden boardwalk ends up all the way in the hills near Happy Bay.   Frequent visitors however know the entire bay of Grand Case with

Candice Cancino on the beach with a bottle of wine

April 16, 2026

Hospitality at Heart: An Interview with Candice Cancino (Sapphire Beach Club Resort)

In a series of interviews with island professionals dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience of St. Maarten / St. Martin, today’s guest is Candice Cancino of Sapphire Beach Club, the largest resort in Cupecoy on the Dutch side of the

Activity offers with SXM Auction

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

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

Helicopter point of view of lonely catamaran sail boat in a turqouise sea

April 10, 2026

Photo Of The Week: “Serenity & Solitude”

This type of photo often makes people want to book a trip to the Caribbean instantly: a catamaran anchoring in turquoise seas near St. Maarten / St. Martin. It is unknown whether it is a privately owned boat or a

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