St. Maarten / St. Martin Beaches Blog

If anything makes St. Maarten special, it is its record number of pristine beaches per square mile. From the tranquil to the lively, you can select daily which of 37 island beaches serves you best. With the blog below, we keep you in the loop of beach news and highlight some of our favorites!

Pinel Island beach st maarten with sunbeds, blue water and some green trees

May 15, 2026

BEACH OF THE WEEK: PINEL ISLAND

Take a trip to Pinel Island; the closest an Atlantic beach meets a Caribbean beach. Short hiking trails provide fun for the nature lover who are prone to run into turtles, iguanas and much more, while foodies can enjoy the two restaurants on the island.

announcement activity of the week: beer and plane spotting tour with twin island excursions

May 11, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of The Week: Beer and Plane Spotting with Twin Island Excursions

Looking for a fun and uniquely St. Maarten experience? Join Twin Island Excursions for their Beer and Plane Spotting adventure! This tour combines cold drinks with front-row views of planes landing just overhead at the world-famous Maho Beach.   You’ll visit

Helicopter view of Marigot and surroundings with blue sea and sunrays

May 8, 2026

Photo Of The Week: “Helicopter View of Marigot Blue”

This week’s island photo was made from a helicopter, tilting slightly as it passes by French side St. Martin capital Marigot to make this great aerial picture. To the right, you see the French side entry to the binational Simpson Bay

announcement beach of the week: guana bay beach

May 8, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Beach of The Week: Guana Bay Beach

Looking for a quieter beach experience? Guana Bay Beach offers a long stretch of natural beauty on the Atlantic side of St. Maarten. With amazing views of St. Barths and close access to the island’s famous Natural Pool and Naked

Helicopter view of restaurant and beach on Prickly Pear Cays near st maarten

May 1, 2026

Photo Of The Week: “Tranquil Days at Prickly Pear Cays”

The catamaran on this Photo Of The Week is  clearly out for tranquillity. Their anchorage of choice, Prickly Pear Cays, is one of the most picturesque locations of the Caribbean. Its turquoise waters and landmark restaurant is a snapshot worth

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