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Beach Of The Week: Galisbay Beach

March 20, 2026

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Beach Of The Week: Galisbay Beach

Out of nearly 40 beautiful beaches across St. Maarten / St. Martin, this week we’ve chosen the charming and laid-back Galisbay Beach as our Beach of the Week!   Located near Marigot on the island’s western coast, Galisbay Beach offers

Seaview Beach Hotel beautiful blue wall painting

March 19, 2026

Seaview Beach Hotel introduces Artist-in-Residence program

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Historic Seaview Beach Hotel Revitalizes Landmark Property with Art Program Led by Resident Artist Tes Verheij.   Resident artist Tes Verheij, who is staying at the hotel until June 2026, is helping lead a creative revival at

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

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