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January 22, 2026

Restaurant of the Week: Big Bastards Beach Bar & Patio

In the heart of the St. Maarten Boardwalk, you’ll find Big Bastard’s Beach Bar & Patio, the perfect spot for a full-service beach day at Great Bay Beach. Known for delivering the ultimate Great Bay experience, Big Bastard’s offers chair

January 21, 2026

SHTA, NIA, Amstel Bright Launch Annual 2026 Events Calendar at D’s Beach Bar

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) – Last week Thursday, D’s Beach Bar formed the backdrop for the launch of the 2026 St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) Annual Events Calendar. The “Cultural Icon,” National Institute of the Arts (NIA), was

The Freedom Fighters Ital Shack Philipsburg St Maarten for organic vegetarian food

January 21, 2026

Inside Bushman’s Organic Farm on Bush Road

Ras Bushman of Ital Shack fame took local celebrity Alston Lourens for a tour of his gardens. See how this awarded restaurant grows its own vegetables before it is served “Ital” on your plate!

Amsterdam Cheese and Liquor store

January 21, 2026

Shop of the Week: Amsterdam Cheese & Liquor Store

Amsterdam Cheese & Liquor Store is a unique spot to experience the Dutch culinary connection to the Netherlands while in Sint Maarten. As the island’s only official Dutch store, it offers a wide selection of authentic Dutch cheeses, pastries, fine

symphony of the seas cruise ship in the water

January 21, 2026

Today in St. Maarten Cruise Port: Symphony of the Seas

In today’s look at what is to be seen in Port St. Maarten, you can’t miss the majestic Symphony of the Seas by Royal Caribbean – once carrying the title of largest cruise ship in the world. If you are

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