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marcel berube, owner of big bastards beach club

June 19, 2025

How a “Hotelier on Holidays” became a “Bartending Bastard”

In todays highlight of people making St. Maarten tourism tick, Marcel Berube of Big Bastards Beach Bar is the host of choice for an in-depth interview. Though the beach club has quickly earned a name for itself amongst visitors of

The different colorful bottles of flavors of the local made Topper's Rhum SXM

June 18, 2025

St. Maarten Cruise Itinerary “Dutch Side Rum Route” – Toppers & Rusty Parrot

Ahoy Pirate! If anchoring with a (cruise) ship in the Caribbean, the thing that completes this triangle is Rum. This molasses-sourced beverage is globally associated with the Caribbean – and not just because of the cliche image of the era

Joe jewelry store front in philipsburg st. maarten

June 18, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Shop of the Week: Joe’s Jewelry International

St. Maarten / St. Martin is home to a wide array of shopping options, and this week’s spotlight is on the renowned Joe’s Jewelry International.   With a legacy that spans over 40 years and three generations, Joe’s Jewelry International

announcement hotel of the week: the horny toad guesthouse

June 17, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Hotel of the Week: The Horny Toad Guesthouse

The Horny Toad Guesthouse is a charming, family-owned retreat located directly on the stunning shores of Simpson Bay Beach.   Originally purchased by Betty and Earle Vaughan in 1982, the guesthouse was lovingly managed by Betty for many years. In

meet the visitor: jeroen and his girlfriend in front of the water on sint maarten

June 17, 2025

About People Past – Visitor Interview With Jeroen Simons

In todays’ visitor highlight we talk to Jeroen Simons (22), a three time visitor to the island. He works at Jumbo Supermarket as Department Manager. His visits to St. Maarten serve to find some downtime to all the passion he