St. Maarten / St. Martin Island Hopping Blog

The island of St. Maarten / St. Martin is in the middle of a beautiful and diverse archipelago, with many islands small and large within eyesight from our island beaches. As a hub in between, the island offers a perfect base for a day of island hopping. See below blog posts to inform you about news about our surrounding islands and the connections to those.

April 18, 2024

How many days should I spend on St. Maarten?

How many days should I spend on St. Maarten?   Many people ask for advice how long to stay on St. Maarten / St. Martin for. St. Maarten / St. Martin might be compact with only 37 square miles, its

April 14, 2024

Enchanted Isles

Every trip to these miniature islands gives you more opportunities for lifelong memories and grand exploration.   By D.A. Robin   Craving even more peace on your Caribbean getaway? Perhaps a day trip to one of the smaller islands in

April 13, 2024

Today’s Island Hopping Tip: St Eustatius

Written by Debby Lind-Steyn and Vanessa Molina Santamaria   St. Maarten/St. Martin transcends being merely a destination; it stands as a vibrant cultural crossroads. This Caribbean jewel, jointly embraced by The Netherlands and France, serves as an ideal launchpad for

Anguilla

April 11, 2024

Today’s Island Hopping Tip: Anguilla

Written by Debby Lind-Steyn and Vanessa Molina Santamaria   St. Maarten/St. Martin transcends being merely a destination; it stands as a vibrant cultural crossroads. This Caribbean jewel, jointly embraced by The Netherlands and France, serves as an ideal launchpad for

St. Barthelemy

April 9, 2024

Today’s Island Hopping Tip: St. Barthelemy

Written by Debby Lind-Steyn and Vanessa Molina Santamaria   St. Maarten/St. Martin transcends being merely a destination; it stands as a vibrant cultural crossroads. This Caribbean jewel, jointly embraced by The Netherlands and France, serves as an ideal launchpad for

Saba

April 7, 2024

Today’s Island Hopping Tip: Saba

Embark on a sun-kissed adventure to explore hidden gems on nearby islands.   Written by Debby Lind-Steyn and Vanessa Molina Santamaria     St. Maarten/St. Martin transcends being merely a destination; it stands as a vibrant cultural crossroads. This Caribbean

A Winair plane standing at the Princess Juliana International Airport SXM

February 29, 2024

WINAIR and PJIA Day Trip Specials Take Flight with Over 500 Bookings in Two Weeks

  Simpson Bay, St. Maarten – February 28, 2024 – Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR) and Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) are pleased to announce the resounding success of their collaborative Day Trip Specials. Within a month after the launch,

Go on a zipline adventure at Pelican Peak Philipsburg

January 31, 2024

BEST ST. MAARTEN THINGS TO DO FOR THRILL SEEKERS

 Thrill Seeking Adventures     Are you the type of tourist that loves a challenge? Then St. Maarten / St. Martin is the place for you. Here are some unbeatable experiences for thrill seekers on (and right off) island.  

St Maarten / St Martin one of the most famous tourism sites - plane landing over Maho Beach and tourists

January 30, 2024

10 BEST THINGS TO DO ON ST. MAARTEN / ST. MARTIN FOR PLANE SPOTTERS

Plane Spotting   For plane spotters, St. Maarten / St. Martin is the ultimate holiday destination. Both the world famous runway of Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and that of Grand Case L’Esperance Airport (SFG) provide a mecca for those wanting

Winair is the st maarten activity of the week

December 28, 2023

ST MAARTEN ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK: WINAIR

Winair – Explore island-hopping bliss with WINAIR!   As a trusted government-owned regional airline for over 60 years, WINAIR offers safe and efficient travel in the Caribbean. Explore St. Maarten/St. Martin, the perfect hub for diverse day trips to neighboring