St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

Visitor News Blog for St Maarten / St Martin

Airplane landing Princess Juliana Airport, Maho Beach

September 5, 2023

TRAVEL & LEISURE ASIA: EXPLORING THE WORLD’S TINIEST WONDERS

St Maarten is one of the 14 most charming micro-countries in the world!   Exploring an entire country in a single vacation is almost unachievable because of their immensity and variety of attractions. Nevertheless, there are some unique cases, such

Geneve Bay, Philipsburg, St Maarten, St Martin, Dutch Caribbean

September 5, 2023

BEACH OF THE WEEK: GENEVE BAY

Geneve Bay – A rocky beach experience   Reaching this rugged black-rock shore on the southeastern coast near Philipsburg requires an hour-long hike from Guana Bay through evergreen shrub land. But you’ll be rewarded for your effort with photogenic geological formations, brown pelicans and melon-shaped cactuses.    

Two cruise ships docked at St Maarten cruise port in Philipsburg with a view of hills in the background

September 4, 2023

FORBES: THE CARIBBEAN IS NAMED THE MOST POPULAR CRUISE DESTINATION ON TIKTOK

Dutch Caribbean island St Maarten is the perfect destination for your cruise getaway!   These days, social media is a crucial tool for younger people for when they want to plan their vacation trips. Sometimes, a beautiful place or a

Villa of the week, Bell'Mare St Maarten, St Martin, St Martyn, Maho Beach, SXM

September 2, 2023

VILLA OF THE WEEK: VILLA BELL’MARE

Villa Bell’Mare – A beautiful beachfront villa   Bell’Mare is Italian for “beautiful sea” and that will be your view from this wonderful three bedroom, three bath beachfront villa. The home sits overlooking Dawn beach, one of the nicest beaches

View of St Maarten Old Street with colorful houses and palm trees

September 1, 2023

INVESTOR TIMES: WHAT IS THE BEST CURRENCY TO USE IN ST MAARTEN

What Currency to use when in St Maarten / St Martin?     In St Maarten, divided between the Dutch side (St Maarten) and the French side (St Martin), both the US Dollar and the Euro are valid forms of