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Airplane flying over sea with clouds and sun in the background

March 11, 2026

Clarification on (Bangladesh) St. Martin Travel Ban (Not: Caribbean St. Martin / St. Maarten)

Some confusion has arisen about a recent travel ban put in place by the Bangladesh government for travelers to Asian tourism destination St. Martin (Narikel Jinjira)  from February 1, 2026, to November 1, 2026. This is not related to either the

Iguana sitting on a rock at sea with clear blue water in the background

March 6, 2026

Photo of the Week: Iguana At Sea

See attached a great picture of an Iguana sunbathing in Grand Case. Mostly, you would find these friendly creatures inland, but this daredevil apparently actively looks up the shores during hot Caribbean afternoons. If you would like to see more

Heineken Regatta Simpson Bay bridge opening times 2026 poster

March 5, 2026

HEINEKEN REGATTA BRIDGE OPENING TIMES

Today, March 5th, is the first official racing day of the St Maarten Heineken Regatta 2026.   From today until Sunday, March 8th, the Simpson Bay Bridge next to the St Maarten Yacht Club will have additional operating hours because

March 4, 2026

Shop of the Week: Goldfinger Boutiques

At Goldfinger Boutiques, tradition meets elegance and dedication. Well-known for it’s high quality, exclusive jewelry and high-precision watch technology, Goldfinger pieces will stay in your family for decades.   With locations in Philipsburg and Marigot, and a brand new shop in

Sunst view of Simpson Bay Lagoon and st maarten Airport

February 25, 2026

Photo Of The Week: “Sunset at the Princess”

Above picture of the St. Maarten airport and Maho Beach during a February sunset clearly deserves a mention as “Visitstmaarten.com Photo Of The Week”. What a great shot of that magic moment right before sundown. The picture was taken from

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