St. Maarten / St. Martin Culture & Arts Blog

April 23, 2025

St. Maarten Stands Out in Caribbean Journal’s 2025 Top 50 Restaurants List

(Photo: Courtesy of  La Patrona)   St. Maarten / St. Martin has once again proven it’s a top destination for food lovers. The island scored big in Caribbean Journal’s 2025 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean, with

announcement activity of the week: culinary foodie tour

April 14, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of The Week: St. Martin Culinary Foodie Tour

Get ready for a flavorful journey with the St. Martin Culinary Foodie Tour organized by Seagrape Tours! This delicious experience is perfect for food lovers eager to explore the island’s rich cultural heritage through its diverse cuisine.   Enjoy a

lila sky as photo of the week

April 7, 2025

Photo of the Week: Lila Skies Over Two Nations

Two countries, one island, one sky. This photograph taken from the Dutch side of binational St Maarten mostly overlooks the French side of the Oyster Pond Area. Behind it, uniquely lila clouds form an inspiring background over Baie Lucas and

canon at st rose beach bar

March 26, 2025

Did You Know… St. Rose Beach Bar Has A Mystery Cannon?

In 2002, St. Rose hospital was turned into a shopping gallery, leading to one of St Maartens best known beach bars, St. Rose Beach Bar. You can still find stones reminding of children born in this hospital, as well as

Manager Kenrick Housen at Carls Unique Inn

March 24, 2025

Meet Kenrick Housen, Manager of Carl’s Unique Inn & Conference Facilities

Discover the rich cultural diversity shaping St. Maarten/St. Martin’s hospitality scene. Behind the vibrant charm of St. Maarten/St. Martin’s hospitality scene are the passionate individuals who make it all possible—the hoteliers. Get ready to explore St. Maarten/St. Martin through the