St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

Visitor News Blog for St Maarten / St Martin

Group of volunteers by SXM DOET

November 22, 2024

Save the Date: SXM DOET 2025 – Join Us in Supporting St. Maarten!

“From Parading to Progress for a Brighter St. Maarten”   Calling all volunteers, visitors, and local businesses! SXM DOET, St. Maarten’s biggest volunteer event, is back and invites you to be part of an exciting community-driven weekend on May 16

The deadstone of John Philips, founder of Philipsburg St Maarten

November 21, 2024

Did You Know… Philipsburg was named after John Philips (1688-1746)?

Did you ever wonder why Philipsburg was called this way? It was named after John Philips, a Scottish commander in Dutch West India Company service. His story was a controversial one in St. Maarten history, even resulting in the St.

Group posing at the Princess Juliana Airport regarding the new flight to neighboaring islands

November 21, 2024

Winair’s Inaugural Ceremony Marks the Launch of Three New Winter Routes

Winair proudly marked the launch of its inaugural flight to Barbados, a key milestone in our new winter schedule and part of our exciting expansion into three new destinations: Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent. This expansion offers travelers even

November 20, 2024

A First-time guide to St. Martin that you will need!

St Martin is the French Side of a dual-nation Caribbean island. Unlike the Dutch Side of the island, their are no casinos or big nightclubs in the French part. Instead, St Martin is known for its beautiful viewpoints, longest beach

St Maarten Cruise Port at sunset

November 20, 2024

The Liveliest St Maarten Cruise Port Days This Winter

St. Maarten is not just one of the most popular cruise ports of the Caribbean, at some days it can also be one of the busiest. Though logistics are geared to receiving all guests as efficient as possible, it could

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