Mandarin, Port de Plaisance, dining

June 30, 2023

DINING IN PORT DE PLAISANCE

A short distance from the border at Cole Bay and Bellevue, Port de Plaisance is a little haven with impressive amenities, including a resort, casino, marina with multimillion-dollar yachts, and memorable restaurants.   Mélange Grill, for example, is not your

June 29, 2023

SXM TALKS: SINT MAARTEN: THE POPULATION INVITED TO CELEBRATE THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF EMANCIPATION DAY

Emancipation Day Celebration   The annual celebration of ‘Emancipation Day’ on July 1, acknowledges the date of the abolition of slavery in the colonies of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. With France abolition date being 15 years earlier, which caused

Sale & Pepe, dining in Simpson Bay, St Maarten

June 29, 2023

ITALIAN FARE WITH FLAIR

Enjoy a taste of Sicily in St. Maarten/St. Martin   By Alita Singh   Born in Catania, an ancient port city at the foot of Mount Etna on Sicily’s east coast, Chef Davide Zagami of Sale & Pepe Italian Sicilian

Jet Blue plane getting ready for take off on St. Maarten Airport.

June 28, 2023

SXM TALKS: JETBLUE TO START SECOND DAILY FLIGHT FROM JFK IN OCT., INCREASE SERVICE TO BOSTON

Following a high-level meeting with the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication (TEATT) and JetBlue’s Vice President of Network Planning and Partnerships David Jehn. At the end of October JetBlue Airways will include a second daily flight departing

MIX at Oceans, Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

June 28, 2023

MIX AT OCEANS

WEEKLY NETWORKING EVENT AT MIX AT OCEANS     MEET me at MIX – It’s a weekly Friday after-work mixer with live music, hosted by MIX at Oceans located at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, from 5 PM – 8

June 27, 2023

THE INDIAN EXPRESS: POWERFUL JET BLAST CAUGHT ON CAMERA

Take Caution with Jet Blast   Many trill seekers aim to have the jet blast experience as airplanes get ready to take off.   Often shared with persons wishing to take part in this type of experience is to keep

Mary's Boon, Simpson Bay Beach, Boutique Hotel

June 27, 2023

A FAVORITE ESCAPE

Mary’s Boon has increasingly become a favorite escape for charter guests and yacht crews.   Situated in the middle of Simpson Bay Beach, south of Princess Juliana International Airport, this true Caribbean-style iconic beach hotel is “St. Maarten/St. Martin’s Little

Topper's Rum, Colebay, Icecream

June 26, 2023

SAVOR THE FLAVORS

Nothing brings more smiles than a cone topped with yummy ice cream. Discover your signature island-made ice creams and gelatos at one of the many purveyors of all things frosty, creamy, and delicious. This is an adventure itself and a

Dining in Simpson Bay, Cole Bay, Karakter Beach Bar

June 25, 2023

DINING IN SIMPSON BAY AND COLE BAY

This is the epicenter of the Dutch side’s entertainment scene. There’s more than something for everyone. Do you just want a cocktail? This stretch has you covered. Live music? Check! How about food? Yes, and a bit more.   You

Carrefour market St Maarten

June 24, 2023

CARREFOUR MARKET

LOW PRICES PLUS MORE   One of the best places to spot top chefs on the island is among the aisles at Carrefour Market, the largest supermarket chain in St. Maarten. Carrefour Market is synonymous with comfort and offers its