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.

SXM Padel activity of the week

March 23, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of The Week: SXM Padel

Looking for an exciting game of Padel? SXM Padel is the perfect spot to play with friends, family, or colleagues—day or night! Whether you want to rent a court or opt for an affordable membership package, this club has you

St Barths helicopter view with blue water around

March 20, 2026

Photo Of The Week: Aerial Picture of St. Barths

This week’s Photo Of The Week is a great aerial picture of St. Barths, officially “St Barthelemy”, one of the destinations St. Maarten is a key gateway to.   If you look closely, you see the island salt ponds in

Beach Of The Week: Galisbay Beach

March 20, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Beach Of The Week: Galisbay Beach

Out of nearly 40 beautiful beaches across St. Maarten / St. Martin, this week we’ve chosen the charming and laid-back Galisbay Beach as our Beach of the Week!   Located near Marigot on the island’s western coast, Galisbay Beach offers

Restaurant of the Week: Emilio's

March 19, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Restaurant of the Week: Emilio’s

Discover a one-of-a-kind fusion of history and culinary artistry at Emilio’s, our featured Restaurant of the Week! Set within the storied grounds of the Rockland Estate and Rainforest Adventure Park, Emilio’s delivers a dining experience that seamlessly blends heritage with

Jesse Peterson from Port de Plaisance Marina with a cruise ship in the background at night

March 18, 2026

Sailor By Nature – An Interview With Jesse Peterson (Port de Plaisance Marina)

Many sailors you run into on the island are frequent visitors, but if you have an encounter with Jesse Peterson, you are meeting a local nautical stalwart. He is a proud 14th-generation descendant of ancestors who first arrived in the

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