St. Maarten / St. Martin Culture & Arts Blog

activity of the week: St. Martin Art Tour

May 26, 2025

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

Looking for a colorful way to explore the island? This week’s featured activity is the St. Martin Art Tour with Seagrape Tours creative journey that reveals the island’s vibrant soul through its local art scene.   Discover a different side of

announcement of cultural soul of st martin by seaview beach hotel and SHTA

May 23, 2025

Cultural Soul of St. Maarten Takes Center Stage at Soul Beach @ Seaview

As the Soul Beach Music Festival 2025 sweeps across the island with its signature energy and entertainment, one event promises to connect festivalgoers and locals alike to the deeper rhythms of St. Maarten’s cultural heritage. On Sunday, May 25th at

A pirate figure at the Rusty Parrot in Philipsburg

May 22, 2025

Why Were There Pirates in the Caribbean?

(Photo: Courtesy of  The Rusty Parrot)   As long as there is Hollywood, there have been movies about Caribbean pirates. “The Pirate’s Gold” by D.W. Griffith is considered to have started the genre in 1908. From the subsequent days of

announcement gelateria of the week: luciano

May 15, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Gelateria of The Week: Luciano

This week’s featured restaurant is Luciano, a must-visit spot for anyone with a sweet tooth. Known for their dedication to quality, Luciano offers a wide selection of homemade pastries, desserts, coffee, and over 24 flavors of authentic Italian gelato.  

announcement shop of the week: kooyman

May 14, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Shop of The Week: Kooyman

Kooyman is this week’s featured shop,  your go-to destination for home improvement and building supplies on St. Maarten!   From construction materials and power tools to modern kitchens, garden essentials, and home décor, Kooyman has everything you need under one