St. Maarten / St. Martin Culture & Arts Blog

St Maarten national flag outside of Plantation House Pasture Piece Bed & Breakfast

August 26, 2025

Hotel of the Week: Pasture Piece Bed & Breakfast

Hotel of the Week: Pasture Piece — a hidden gem in St. Maarten / St. Martin’s diverse landscape of accommodations.   Originally built in the early 1900s and now beautifully restored, this designated monument offers a one-of-a-kind setting for special

Painting during the seagrape art tour

August 19, 2025

Be The Change: Bringing Art and Awareness to St. Maarten

In the heart of Philipsburg, down the Afloopsteeg next to Seaview Hotel, visitors are now greeted by more than just a vibrant mural—they encounter an information about the artwork and backgrounds of the underwater world of St. Maarten. The “underwater

August 1, 2025

Honoring Marcus Garvey: A Day of Art, Culture & Community at Ital Shack

On August 17, join us at Ital Shack for a vibrant tribute to the legacy of Marcus Garvey—a visionary leader whose message of Black pride, unity, and self-determination still echoes across generations. We’re celebrating Garvey’s spirit with two events that

A view of people on the Flying Dutchman at Rainforest Adventures St Maarten, with a view over the Dutch Caribbean island

July 29, 2025

11 Places on St. Maarten / St. Martin That Could Serve As Movie Decor (And Have Not Done So Yet)

St. Maarten already has been the decor of many movies. Recently, the third series of Below Deck recorded on island was added to the island’s impressive resume as background for television and cinema. That does not mean that there is not

The courthouse in Philipsburg, St. Maarten

July 23, 2025

One Day Cruise Visit Itinerary – Must See St Maarten Landmark Tour & Zipline

On the one hand, a cruise day visit is always too short to see all the landmarks of a destination. On the other hand – if you can do an attempt anywhere, it is on St. Maarten / St. Martin,

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