St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

Visitor News Blog for St Maarten / St Martin

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February 3, 2026

Today in the St. Maarten Cruise Port: Icon of the Seas

Cruise Port St. Maarten report: Icon of the Seas   In our weekly review of special ships docking in the Philipsburg St. Maarten cruise port today, we chose to highlight the largest cruise ship in the world, the Icon of

February 3, 2026

HOTEL OF THE WEEK: SONESTA OCEAN POINT RESORT

Sonesta Ocean Point Resort – Limitless all-inclusive experience   The five-star Sonesta Ocean Point Resort embraces a contemporary Caribbean style within a luxury, adults-only, limitless all-inclusive vacation experience. The 129 all-suite spectacular “resort within a resort” features three pools, three bars

January 23, 2026

St. Maarten Shines in Tripadvisor’s Best Caribbean Islands for 2026

St. Maarten/St. Martin has earned 6th place on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best 2026 list for Caribbean islands, based on outstanding traveler reviews collected over the past year. The island ranked alongside the top three destinations: Dominican

January 23, 2026

St. Maarten WiFi & Internet Access: Free WiFi, SIM Cards & Tips

Staying Connected on St. Maarten / St. Martin: Free WiFi & Local Networks   St. Maarten and St. Martin offer reliable internet access through free WiFi at restaurants and beach bars, local SIM cards from Flow or TelEm, and international

January 22, 2026

Nature Foundation Hosts Free EcoTrolley Tour Through Philipsburg

Do you want to explore Philipsburg like never before? Join the Nature Foundation for a free EcoTrolley Tour through the heart of the Dutch side capital! This guided ride will take you to key natural and historical spots, including the

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