St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

Visitor News Blog for St Maarten / St Martin

Jesse Peterson from Port de Plaisance Marina with a cruise ship in the background at night

March 18, 2026

Sailor By Nature – An Interview With Jesse Peterson (Port de Plaisance Marina)

Many sailors you run into on the island are frequent visitors, but if you have an encounter with Jesse Peterson, you are meeting a local nautical stalwart. He is a proud 14th-generation descendant of ancestors who first arrived in the

cruise boat of britannia with a british flag on it in the harbour of philipsburg

March 18, 2026

Today in St. Maarten Cruise Port: P&Os Britannia

As one of the most bustling cruise ports of the Caribbean, there is always an interesting vessel mooring in Philipsburg, clearly visible for all that pass by the capital of Dutch side St. Maarten. Todays highlighted cruise ship is P&Os

March 17, 2026

SHTA Celebrates 55 Years of Hospitality

The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) has grown hand-in-hand with the island’s rise as one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant destinations. What began in 1970 as a group of hoteliers meeting over coffee in resort lobbies has become

Divi Little Bay Beach resort pool with sunny weather and a small picture of colourful chairs

March 17, 2026

ST MAARTEN / ST MARTIN HOTEL OF THE WEEK: DIVI LITTLE BAY BEACH RESORT

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort – Experience great luxury!   Experience an authentic Caribbean getaway at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, on the Dutch side of St Maarten/St Martin. Offering room options from room only to all-inclusive, the resort is

Nagico sponsored SXM padel court cover

March 12, 2026

SXM Padel’s newest sponsor: NAGICO Insurances

Belair, St. Maarten — SXM Padel Club Belair, known as the Padel Club of St. Maarten, is expressing appreciation to NAGICO Insurances for sponsoring the new covering at the Belair padel court. The club said the support represents an investment

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