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The Latest St Maarten / St Martin Tourism News!

See our blog below to remain up to date with your favorite Caribbean holiday destination! Let us know if you have news to share!

 

200 Caribbean Guilders banknote

May 13, 2026

Did You Know… St. Maarten’s 200 Guilder Banknote Was Selected as the World’s Most Beautiful Banknote of 2025?

You might know that in 2025, the monetary union of St. Maarten and Curaçao changed its currency from the Netherlands Antillean Florin (NAf) to the Caribbean Guilder (XCG) – but did you know it also won a design prize in 2026?

Food at Lazy Lizard restaurant st maarten

May 13, 2026

Lazy Lizard Officially Enrolls in St Maarten Flavors Program

Today it was announced that restaurant Lazy Lizard joined the St Maarten Flavors program. This lively beachfront establishment sits directly on the Philipsburg Boardwalk. Guests enjoy fresh seafood and grilled specialties with stunning Great Bay views. The kitchen serves generous

May 13, 2026

Shop of The Week: Kooyman

When it comes to your home projects, Kooyman have everything you need under one roof, They have building materials like wood, hardware, cement and tools. Looking to renovate indoors, they have lighting, kitchens, doors, bathrooms, garden supplies, décor, storage solutions.

A salmon salade in Simpson Bay by restaurant Toppers

May 12, 2026

Topper’s Restaurant & Bar Enrolls in the St Maarten Flavors Program

Today it was announced that restaurant Topper’s Restaurant & Bar joined the St Maarten Flavors program. This Simpson Bay landmark serves legendary international comfort food alongside succulent locally caught lobster. Visitors discover world class handcrafted rhum inside a charming Caribbean

May 12, 2026

Hotel Of The Week: Royal Islander Club La Plage

St. Maarten / St. Martin has many accommodation options. This week, we selected Royal Islander Club La Plage as hotel of the week!   This Beachfront Resort in the heart of Maho Village will welcome your family and your friends

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