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.

person standing in front of a duty free shop at princess juliana international airport

May 23, 2025

Shop Like You’re Flying – Without the Jet Lag at Princess Juliana International Airport

Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) is proud to announce its first-ever “PJIA Shopping Experience,” taking place on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This special event will welcome the community inside the newly completed terminal for

beach of the week: Maho Beach

May 23, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Beach of the Week: Maho Beach

With nearly 40 breathtaking beaches to choose from on the island of St. Maarten / St. Martin, Maho Beach stands out as this week’s top pick!   Situated right beside Princess Juliana International Airport, Maho Beach is renowned for its

the restaurant of the week the veranda market and bistro

May 22, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Restaurant of the Week: Veranda Market & Bistro

Today’s featured restaurant Veranda Market & Bistro offers a chic, spacious market with an inviting bistro and outdoor bar. Enjoy incredible views of the ocean, Dawn Beach, and dramatic sunsets while savoring lighter fare, beer, wine, and spirits served inside

A pirate figure at the Rusty Parrot in Philipsburg

May 22, 2025

Why Were There Pirates in the Caribbean?

(Photo: Courtesy of  The Rusty Parrot)   As long as there is Hollywood, there have been movies about Caribbean pirates. “The Pirate’s Gold” by D.W. Griffith is considered to have started the genre in 1908. From the subsequent days of

The shop of the week : Ballerina Jewelers

May 21, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Shop of The Week: Ballerina Jewelers

Discover the elegance of Ballerina Jewelers, a family-owned establishment since 1987, renowned as one of the Caribbean’s most trusted jewelers. Located at 56 Front Street in Philipsburg, Ballerina offers a curated selection of fine jewelry and luxury watches, including brands