St. Maarten / St. Martin Things To Do Blog

Research has shown that visitors find one of St. Maartens / St. Martins attractive features that there is so much to do on the island. From inspiring tours to thrill seeking excursions on land, sailing and other activities on the water as well as those under water, the offer of things to do is vast and keeps expanding. Most excursions are within easy reach for cruise passengers too. This blog highlights the rich variety of options on how to spend a day on St. Maarten / St. Martin and news pertaining to them.

The Heineken Regatta with all sailing boats gathering together on the Simson Bay Lagoon

March 6, 2023

FAXINFO: HEINEKEN REGATTA FROM MARCH 2 TO 5: THE PREFECTURE REMINDS BOATERS OF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW

SAFETY GUIDELINES HEINEKEN REGATTA   From March 2nd until March 5th, the annual Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta took place on the island. The big sailing event attracted over 20000 people to participate, spectate or celebrate during the race. The race

Heineken Regatta winner, first day

March 3, 2023

DAY 1: CATCHING THE BREEZE AT THE 43RD ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA

DAY 1 HEINEKEN REGETTA After several days of preparation, the Heineken Regatta has started! The race started with the fleet splitting into two. One half is going to Simpson Bay and the other is going to Cole Bay. The courses

Heineken Regatta, Port de Plaisance, Sailing

March 2, 2023

OVER 100 BOATS GATHER FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR THE 43RD HEINEKEN REGATTA

HEINEKEN REGATTA FINAL PREPARATIONS March 1st all the participating teams of  St Maarten Heineken Regatta could register and pick up their bow numbers and class flag. Over 100 boats  representing 25 different countries entered the port of Simpson Bay, each

Heineken Regatta, Sailing race, competition

March 1, 2023

SAILWORLD: AN INTERVIEW WITH MICHELE KORTEWEG ONT THE 2023 ST. MAARTEN HEINEKEN REGATTA

A PEEK INSIDE THE HEINEKEN REGATTA’S ORGANIZATION   From March 2nd until March 5th, the 43rd. edition of the Heineken Regatta will take place. If you are into sailing, this 4-day during race is the perfect amusement. Apart from the

SXM Music Festival, Happy Bay Beach, Caribbean

February 28, 2023

DRIFTTRAVEL: SXM FESTIVAL IN SAINT MARTIN CARIBBEAN

TIME FOR A FESTIVAL   The 6th edition of the SXM Electronic Music Festival will take place from March 8 until March 12 in Sint Maarten. SXM Music Festival is the biggest Electronic Music Festival of the Caribbean.   The