A large cruise ship docking at the St Maarten cruise port in Philipsburg

August 12, 2022

WORLD OF CRUISING: CLASSIC CARIBBEAN

CARIBBEAN CRUISING   The Caribbean is booming once again amongst vacationers. There has never been a better time for Caribbean cruisers to enjoy the tropical weather at the region’s most famous destinations.   Cruise liners like Royal Caribbean International and

August 11, 2022

NATURE FOUNDATION ST. MAARTEN: PROPOSED LOCATION OF MARION ARTIFICIAL REEF IDENTIFIED, TO BE PLACED IN MAN OF WAR SHOAL MARINE PARK

MARION – THE ARTIFICIAL REEF     Man of War Shoal Marine Park, St Maarten will receive a new addition, the salvaged 27-meter long tugboat ‘Marion’. It will become an artificial reef that will contribute to the wide variety and

August 11, 2022

SMYC: 135 KIDS HAD FUN IN THE SUN AT THE SINT MAARTEN YACHT CLUB SUMMER CAMP SPONSORED BY SOLSTICE

SUMMER CAMP AT ITS FINEST     The kids of St Maarten recently enjoyed six weeks of sailing fun. The summer camp sponsored by Solstice provided the opportunity for several underprivileged youth to enjoy the many watersport activities the island

St Maarten cruise

August 10, 2022

TRAVELPULSE: WINDSTAR SCHEDULES NEW CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICA CRUISES

Star Pride Cruise (Photo via Windstar Cruises)   Cruising   St Maarten has been added to Windstar Cruises itinerary. Enjoy seven days of “Beach Fun & Sun: A Remote Caribbean Getaway.  As on November 4, 2023, Windstar’s all-suite Star Pride

August 9, 2022

THE DAILY HERALD: DMF CLOSES SUMMER CAMP WITH GRAND FINALE CONCERT

LOCAL TALENT On Sunday August 7, 2022, the Dow’s Musical Foundation (DMF) had their two-hour Grand Finale Concert at the Philipsburg Cultural Center. After five weeks of ‘Melodies and Adventures Summer Camp’ 120 students showcased their new acquired skills. Founder

August 8, 2022

NOVEMBER MAIFESTED AS ST. MAARTEN’S CULINARY MONTH THROUGH “ST. MAARTEN FLAVORS”

CULINARY CAPITAL OF THE CARIBBEAN   St Maarten Tourism Bureau and the St Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association presents to you Culinary Month. St Maarten continues to offer an exquisite variety of culinary delights, therefore during the month of November

August 8, 2022

SXM TALKS: BOOKED @ SOIL CAFE HOSTS FULL MOON BOOK LAUNCH| SOULIGA NEWSDAY

BOOK LAUNCH     On Saturday August 13, under the August Super Moon, St Maarten-based poet Ms. Marianne Tefft will launch her debut poetry collection entitled ‘Full Moon Fire’. It tells the story of love from the bright to bittersweet

August 5, 2022

THE DAILY HERALD: CONTROL BAND AND DJ PATRICE: SATURDAY@ ASTRA AFTER HOURS

SATURDAY NIGHT OUTING On Saturday August 6, 2022, Astra will be having another one of their ‘After Hours’ event. Don’t miss out on live music, delicious tapas, great drinks, flavorful hookahs and good vibes. Live performances from the local Control

St Maarten / St Martin one of the most famous tourism sites - plane landing over Maho Beach and tourists

August 4, 2022

NZME: WILD FOOTAGE SHOW ST MAARTEN BEACHGOERS BLOWN AWAY BY JET ENGINE WASH

CAUTION ADVISED   Maho Beach, St Maarten is known as the place where holidaymakers gather to watch incoming and departing flights. However, this activity is extremely dangerous! Even though airport and local officials have placed signs along the perimeter of

View over Philipsburg from Pointe Blanche side on St Maarten / St Martin

August 3, 2022

NCR: MAKE SINT MAARTEN LESS DEPENDENT ON TOURISM? HOW?

ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET     After Hurricane Irma in 2017, a large part of St Maarten was destroyed. That resulted in tourists staying away for quite some time, tourism picked up at a gradual pace after a