Orient Bay hosted the 2023 Caribbean Foiling Championships

December 13, 2023

SAIL-WORLD: THE 2023 CARIBBEAN FOILING CHAMPIONSHIPS KICKED OF IN STYLE AT ORIENT BAY

  The 2023 Caribbean Foiling Championships came alive on Thursday December 7th, with 43 riders from across the Caribbean. The event showcases the thrilling sport of foilboarding, gaining popularity globally, and introduces wingfoiling. Wingfoiling, particularly popular among youth, features a

Christmas Market on St. Maarten / SXM

December 13, 2023

BE EXCITED FOR PASTURE PIECE’S CHRISTMAS MARKET!

  Are you wondering where you can get some last minutes gifts for Christmas?   Visit Pasture Piece Christmas Market on Thursday, December 14 2023! While experiencing a designated monument built in the early 1900s, newly renovated for special events and

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

December 12, 2023

UNRAVELING THE DISTINCT IDENTITIES OF ST MAARTEN AND THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS

  No, St. Maarten is not part of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) – But we get some of the confusion.   A very frequently asked question is whether St. Maarten is part of the United States Virgin Islands.

View ofView of the West Indies Shopping Mall on Marigot Waterfront with Fort St Louis in background the West Indies Shopping Mall on Marigot Waterfront with Fort St Louis in background

December 12, 2023

CARIBBEAN JOURNAL: A NEW LUXURY CRUISE LINE IS PORTING IN ST MARTIN!

  Introducing the Sakara superyacht to San Juan’s Port, Emerald Cruises highlights the trend of small, ultra-luxe cruise lines. The 360-foot Sakara, one of two Emerald-branded super yachts, will homeport in San Juan for winter-spring, offering eight itineraries featuring Puerto

Parasoils and Vacationeers on Little Bay Beach in front of Belair Beach Hotel

December 8, 2023

THE TOP 10 ACTIVITIES FOR ST MAARTEN BEACH LOVERS!

  If any of our suggested itineraries is the most difficult to compile, it is the one making us decide which of St Maartens / St Martins pristine beaches to select for recommendations. However, as this is part of our