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July 18, 2024

SHTA Names Zillah Duzon-Hazel as Cultural Icon to Highlight 2025 Events Calendar

The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) selected fashion designer Zillah Duzon-Hazel as the Cultural Icon to be highlighted on the association’s 2025 Events Calendar. This was announced today by the association and main 2025 Event Calendar supporter Caribbean

Princess Juliana International Airport Sxm, Showme Caribbean, Maho Beach

July 18, 2024

US Air Force Hercules Departs Over Maho Beach

With the new high tech Maho Beach Webcam channel it is now possible to see special airplanes land and depart. The US Air Force C-130 J provided a spectacular view for site visitors worldwide last month. Webcam company ShowMe Caribbean added

Princess Juliana Airport sxm, showmecaribbean, maho beach

July 17, 2024

Special Saudi Guests on St. Maarten

Once in a while, St. Maarten receives very special airplanes. And the very special combination with those planes flying over Maho Beach makes for great pictures. For example, the two times Concorde visited St. Maarten was big news.     The

Antillean Guilder Farewell concepts

July 17, 2024

Curaçao Chronicle: The last Netherlands Antillean coin: First strike of commemorative farewell NAf Coin

The inaugural strike of the 5-guilder “Farewell NAf” commemorative coin was celebrated at the Royal Dutch Mint (KNM) in Houten, the Netherlands. This special silver coin features all birds depicted on Netherlands Antillean banknotes: the Hummingbird, Flamingo, Andean Sparrow, Bananaquit,

St Martin luxury yachts in the marina

July 17, 2024

Is the Dutch side or French side better to stay?

A question often asked by first time visitors before they travel is whether the Dutch side or the French side of St. Maarten / St. Martin is better. Let us convince you that is not a question to worry about on

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