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

 

March 11, 2026

Shop of the Week: Carrefour Market

Carrefour Market is St. Maarten’s largest supermarket chain with four locations across the island. Whether you are stocking up for a vacation or doing your weekly grocery run, Carrefour offers a wide selection of quality products. They have everything from

view from the Saint Martin beach of a boat on sea

March 11, 2026

St. Martins in the Caribbean (and the world)

A Patron Saint of World Fame   As is the case with many patron saints, there is a lot of locations in the world named after bishop, later Saint Martin of Tours (? – 397). Though a Hungarian of origin,

Airplane flying over sea with clouds and sun in the background

March 11, 2026

Clarification on (Bangladesh) St. Martin Travel Ban (Not: Caribbean St. Martin / St. Maarten)

Some confusion has arisen about a recent travel ban put in place by the Bangladesh government for travelers to Asian tourism destination St. Martin (Narikel Jinjira)  from February 1, 2026, to November 1, 2026. This is not related to either the

announcement hotel of the week: JW Marriott

March 10, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Hotel of The Week: JW Marriott

If you’re after the ultimate island retreat, JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa is your go-to spot. Nestled on the pristine sands of Dawn Beach and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this resort blends upscale comfort with mindful

Iguana sitting on a rock at sea with clear blue water in the background

March 6, 2026

Photo of the Week: Iguana At Sea

See attached a great picture of an Iguana sunbathing in Grand Case. Mostly, you would find these friendly creatures inland, but this daredevil apparently actively looks up the shores during hot Caribbean afternoons. If you would like to see more

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