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.

Collection of Delft Blue souvenirs and Stuyvesant books

August 12, 2026

Photo Of The Week: Touches of Dutch

Are you in Delft here, or possibly Amsterdam? The Delft Blue porcelain seems to guide us there, and many books about Frisian-Dutch statesman Peter Stuyvesant seems to even point at northern Dutch provinces. No, you are in the artful

David Hoffman standing on a hill on St Maarten

August 8, 2026

David Hoffman Highlights The Culinary Scene of Philipsburg

In his second episode exploring the culinary scene of St. Maarten ahead of St. Maarten Flavors, renowned food influencer David Hoffman delves into Philipsburg, discovering hidden gems such as Juggies and Krave, while also exploring the Gouda selections at the

August 7, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Beach of the Week: Tintamarre!

Out of the close to 40 beaches available on the island of St. Maarten / St. Martin, we selected Tintamarre as beach of the week! Tintamarre beach can be found in the Orient Bay area. The beach is

View of Great Bay from the Philipsburg Boardwalk

August 5, 2026

Photo Of The Week: Pink Patio, Lilac Skies

These days, you do not know if a photo is real or adjusted. This one is not. Though its busiest time is during the day, the Philipsburg boardwalk remains a hotspot for great sunset pictures. This naturally lilac themed picture

Topper's Rhum store inside with colorful bottles

August 5, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Shop of The Week: Toppers Rhum

This week’s Shop of the Week is Topper’s Rhum: a must-visit spot in Simpson Bay for rum lovers! Known for its award-winning flavors, Topper’s Rhum has earned an impressive 24 medals from some of the world’s top rum-tasting competitions. They