St. Maarten / St. Martin Culture & Arts Blog

Stay at Pasture Piece monument for peaceful moments

April 23, 2024

HOTEL OF THE WEEK – PASTURE PIECE!

St. Maarten / St. Martin has many accommodation options, we selected Pasture Piece as hotel of the week!   A designated monument built in the early 1900s, newly renovated for special events and unique stays. This home was once the residence

Thatch Palm

April 22, 2024

Free Endemic Animal Festival at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House on Saturday

French Quarter—The Les Fruits de Mer association invites the public to the Endemic Animal Festival from 9am to noon this Saturday, April 27th at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House. The festival will feature a book launch and giveaway, a

Volunteers at the old house

April 18, 2024

Les Fruits de Mer Association Welcomes St. Martin to The Old House on Saturday

French Quarter, St. Martin—The all-volunteer Les Fruits de Mer association is looking forward to welcoming the people of St. Martin to The Old House on this Saturday, April 20th. The Old House is the ending point of the peaceful march

Father and girl in blue sea with snorkels on SXM

April 16, 2024

The Under Sint Maarten Sculpture Park

Caribbean Journal calls all Diving and Snorkeling enthusiast a new attraction in the Caribbean: the Under St Maarten Sculpture Park. Located off the coast of Divi Little Bay, it consists of more than 300 sculptures that form an artificial reef,

The art box gallery St Maarten/ St Martin

April 3, 2024

Island Inspiration

Explore St. Maarten/St. Martin’s diverse arts and culture scene and immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry that defines the island’s cultural landscape.   Written by Daniella De Windt     St. Maarten/St. Martin, sometimes called the “Little Miami of the

Carnaval in St Maarten

April 1, 2024

Cultural canvas

Discover island culture with Clara Reyes.   By Daniella De Windt     When thinking about culture in St. Maarten/St. Martin, Clara Reyes comes to mind. She has dedicated her life to the arts and culture, specifically the culture of

Rainforest Adventure zipline and Schooner ride

March 11, 2024

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of The Week: Rainforest Adventures

Out of the many things to do on St. Maarten / St. Martin, this week we highlight Rainforest Adventures.     Zip, slide, fly at Rainforest Adventure! Rainforest Adventures St Maarten is fun for the whole family. It offers five attractions

Soualiga Creatures book for kids

March 11, 2024

Launch and Free Giveaway For New Coloring Book This Saturday!

French Quarter, St. Martin — The Les Fruits de Mer association invites the public to celebrate the launch of a new coloring book, Soualiga Creatures. The free launch event will take place from 9am to noon this Saturday, March 16th

The Courthouse in Philipsburg St. Maarten

February 19, 2024

NINE MUST SEE ST. MAARTEN MONUMENTS

For those out to visit monuments during their holidays, St. Maarten / St. Martin has quite an array of centuries old to modern monuments to choose from. Some suggestions for your itinerary:     1. Courthouse – Philipsburg A symbol

Salt Pickers statue

February 17, 2024

SCULPTED TALES

  Unveiling the stories behind St. Maarten/St. Martin’s roundabout statues.   By Daniella De Windt     While driving around the beautiful island, you are bound to encounter various roundabouts adorned with bronze statues, each telling a different chapter of