Aerial photo of Simpson Bay Lagoon where one could rent a yacht, visit a boat rental or tour agency to find the best way how to get around the island of St Maarten / St Martin

January 31, 2023

TRAVEL+LEISURE: This Caribbean Island Has a Famous Luxury Hotel, a Waterfront Airport, and the ‘Most Extreme Beach in the World’

HOW TO PLAN A PERFECT TRIP TO SAINT MARTIN   St. Martin is a unique Caribbean Destination split between two separate countries. Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint Martin have coexisted peacefully since the Partition Treaty of 1648.   With

View of St Maarten Old Street with colorful houses and palm trees

January 31, 2023

CRUISE AND TRAVEL WITH BILL PANOFF: EXPLORING THE ISLAND OF ST. MAARTEN

VLOGGING WITH BILL PANOFF   Explore Sunshine City St. Maarten / St. Martin with Mr. Panoff. Known for its 37 beaches, culture and shopping, Mr. Panoff takes you on a journey to all the treasures on the island!   With

Dutch Royal Family Portrait

January 30, 2023

NL TIMES: DUTCH ROYAL FAMILY BEGINS VISIT TO THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS, ARRIVAL IN BONAIRE

DUTCH ROYAL FAMILY TOUR   Princess Amalia, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima arrived at Flamingo Airport on Bonaire on Friday afternoon.   The Royal Family began their tour on Saturday. From the island, they will travel to Aruba, Curaçao, Sint

People riding jetski's on the turquoise waters of St Maarten / St Martin

January 27, 2023

MUST DO EXPERIENCES – ON THE WATER

JUMP RIGHT IN By Jeffrey Laign   For fun on, above, or under the waves, St. Maarten/St. Martin offers an array of ways to have fun in the water.   St. Maarten/St. Martin is famous for many reasons — cuisine,

Karakter Beach Bar Karabanas

January 26, 2023

FOOD, SPIRITS, AND NIGHTLIFE

A TASTE OF THE ISLAND Mark Meijjer: A Man of Karakter By Alita Singh   Delicious dining and diverse choices have made St. Maarten/St. Martin the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean.   Mark Meijjer can almost qualify as an international

Koffee Jamaican Reggae Artist

January 26, 2023

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Welcomes Top Caribbean Talent

International-Reggae breakthrough artist Koffee – to headline for the 43rd St. Maarten Heineken Regatta   The organizers of St. Maarten Heineken Regatta announced on January 25 that Koffee, Grammy Award Winning International Reggae-Star will hit the stage on March 5

sxm music festival

January 26, 2023

ETURBO NEWS: SXM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO ST. MAARTEN

SXM MUSIC FESTIVAL   From March 8 – 12, 2023, SXM Festival returns to the island of St. Maarten / St. Martin. For those looking for a musical and cultural experience like no other, this is the only festival in

Lady with Shopping bags on St. Maarten

January 25, 2023

SHOPPING: BEST BUYS

SHOPPING IN PHILIPSBURG By Alita Singh   The capital of Dutch St. Maarten is a cornucopia of shopping delights. Its main streets — Front Street and Back Street — and their connecting alleyways and squares are dotted with boutiques and

Sailing Catamaran riding the waves near SXM

January 25, 2023

SAIL AWAY

  Widely regarded as the sailing capital of the Caribbean, St. Maarten/St. Martin offers myriad ways to set sail.   By Michele Korteweg   Whether you’re a major competitor in the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta or a novice mariner, sailing

Holland House Beach Hotel wins 2022 Traveler's Choice Award St Maarten St Martin

January 24, 2023

MY JOURNALCOURIER: IT’S NOT JUST THE RICH AND FAMOUS SPLURGING ON LUXURY VACAYS

LUXURY VACAYS AN IN THING!     As the result of a new travel study, it shows that the luxury demographic is six times larger than marketers are currently targeting.     As travelers are demanding more high-end experiences, the