In this category, you find articles which were available in our print publication ST-MAARTEN.COM WEEKLY EDITION.
In this category, you find articles which were available in our print publication ST-MAARTEN.COM WEEKLY EDITION.
Only five miles off St. Martin's Northern coast, the 35 square mile British island of Anguilla shares many cultural and family ties with its neighbor. Discovered in 1495 by Christopher Columbus,...
Just outside of Baie de Grand Case, on the French side of St-Martin, there is a protected piece of land that protrudes from the Caribbean Sea. Creole Rock is a popular site for both snorkelers and...
A Japanese couple was charged $480 for a simple lunch - in Rome, Italy (link) . We are proud to report that this kind of a rip-off would never happen in St. Maarten - St. Martin (as long as you...
There are so many fun-filled ways to learn something while on vacation. If you’re visiting our island, some type of water activity or excursion is probably somewhere on your list of things to do...
The primary source of qualified and up-to-date hurricane information is the National Hurricane Center (of the USA): https://www.nhc.noaa.gov On the home page, you'll find a map, with markers for the...
Who remembers the second sequel to the Sandra Bullock 'Speed' movies? Speed II was shot in St. Martin. The final scene showed a cruise ship crashing into the town of Marigot. The original set was...
Sass - as friends call her - is one of the most popular contributors to St-Maarten.com. She is the one we send out to experience daring activities and to write about it. We assign her to interview...
Sint Maarten - Saint Martin is a charming, tiny Caribbean island with several hotels, resorts, and even high-rise condominium buildings. How many elevators are installed on this island? Just make a...
Hands up everyone who originally wanted to be a pop star. Yep, me too. The world is full of us. But unfortunately, in the vast majority of cases it isn’t meant to be, and so we reluctantly drift...
Two major St. Maarten attractions clash for short-term visitors: There is the fantastic jewelry shopping in the island's capital of Philipsburg. And then there is the surreal airport experience at...
There is finally a fully equipped business management center available to the western part of St. Maarten. Guardian Business and Management Services operates out of a convenient location in Maho...
You see them now driving all over the island: small bikes, propelled by an electric motor. Some look like Vespa-style motorscooters, others come along with fat tires and an unusual look. All have in...
By the 1950ies, vacationers slowly discovered Sint Maarten, searching for some Caribbean sunshine. World War II left a military runway, which became the civilian Princess Juliana International...
The beating of drums, the dinging sound of winning slot machines, stilt walkers braving the streets and the aroma of gourmet dining fill the air: Maho is back in action! For those that had visited...
She’s dreamed about this moment her whole life, and you want it to be perfect. You’ve already purchased the ring, know exactly how you’ll ask her and now need to find the picture-perfect backdrop to...
Miss X is tall, athletic-looking and elegant, with long dark hair and pale skin. At 2 o’clock on a quiet Wednesday afternoon she is wearing a figure-hugging teal-colored dress and high heels. She’s...
Dutch St. Maarten has a 'live and let live' attitude, with its fair share of adult entertainment options - all perfectly legal, safe and licensed. A favorite sin is following the temptations of...
There are hundreds of activities to take part in on St. Maarten/St-Martin. For those of us that are lucky enough to live here, your days off can be filled with the things most people only get to try...
Sint Maarten now has a Padel Tennis club, located in Belair, using the original tennis court of the Belair Beach Resort. Padel is a rapidly growing racket sport, a mix between tennis and squash. The...
If you visit during this time of the year, you might notice that there are different number plates on cars and motorbikes. Of course, there are the plates of the French side, which follow the...
Every human being has a distinct and distinguishable body odor. But, what if each of us could create our own scent? A unique perfume created by you, for you? Somewhere in St-Martin, in a village...
Something curious happens when you live on a small island in the sea. For those that have moved from large countries; it is not uncommon to spend an hour commuting to work, or several hours driving...
The world may appear to be drowning in a sea of bland, mass-produced beer, but fear not: St. Maarten has its own antidote to that. It comes in the form of Pelikaan Brewery, a small operation based...
How do I get on one of those big ass boats? This question circles the minds of many people that see yachts hundreds of feet long scattered in the marinas around the island. There are two ways for...
For over a decade S/Y Random Wind has been showing visitors and residents some of the amazing things St. Maarten/St-Martin has to offer. Originally the Random Wind opened in 1998 on SXM. In 2007...
The St. Maarten Nature Foundation, several students from Milton Peters College (MPC), and the Jorakhae Free Diving School recently re-planted approximately 200 mangrove trees at Mullet Pond. These...
Among the Italian restaurants in the Simpson Bay region, Sale e Pepe stands out by focusing on the pleasures of the regional dishes of Sicily. Chef Davide Zagami, who was born on the Italian island...
For centuries it has been believed that the name given to a child or a family’s surname, could determine its likelihood of success, personality traits or reveal the family’s occupation. When I...
Visit any Caribbean port popular with the major cruise lines, and you will notice a common phenomenon: these charming, bustling towns, during day time hours typically filled with cheerful visitors...
Some friendly and deeply suntanned kids on a scooter approach you and start a conversation about your holidays. Puzzled about their interest in you, but also charmed by their charisma, you engage in...
Because all standard American and European products are offered in our supermarkets, it's easy to overlook some great Caribbean brands. If you are stocking up the fridge in your vacation...
Our island's rental car industry is highly competitive - brutally so. On St-Maarten.com, we only recommend rental car providers with good business practices. We know the management of all companies...
As an island, whose population is made up out of 120 different nationalities and with large expatriate communities from other Caribbean nations, it's safe to say that St. Maarten reflects several...
Sophistication is a word often applied to the French, whether we’re talking about fashion, food or art, and it is certainly appropriate for the musical duo known as Avocado Pie. Virginie Doris and...
The growing sport of Pickleball has now a new home at the Tennis Center of the Country Club at Port de Plaisance. Pickleball is not just a sibling of tennis, even though it can be played on...
Every day, millions of photographs are added to the world’s collection, and we are bombarded with them in printed magazines and newspapers, on huge roadside billboards and online. And yet it is...
A visit to the Driftwood Boat Bar needs to be on everybody's Caribbean bucket list: soaking up rays in the tropical sun while overlooking the turquoise Caribbean waters, holding a Piña Colada made...
The Country Club's completely rebuilt tennis center at Port de Plaisance is, without a doubt, the island's most beautiful facility to enjoy the sport. All seven courts were resurfaced, new fencing...
In competitive sailing, no event carries as much prestige and status as the America’s Cup - the pinnacle of regatta sailing. Ultra-high-tech yachts operated by teams from different nations and...
Wanting to learn more about the music festival that garners thousands of music enthusiasts to our tiny island, I picked the brain of founder, Julian Prince, about the event that will take place in...
Philipsburg might be one of the Caribbean's leading shopping destinations, but this is only true as long as cruise ships are docked. As soon as the passengers retreat to their floating cities, our...
Whether or not you are a diver, you probably know that St. Maarten has a huge variety of marine-life and dive sites to explore. With over 30 sites to choose from you can find anything from wrecks,...
A new meeting place and grocery market for organic products opened in the Cupecoy region. Sandwiches and smoothies can be or ordered, there is a hot food and salad bar, and a really long table - may...
Our island's rental car industry is highly competitive - brutally so. In the past, there where strong French tax incentives for the nation's overseas territories, and among the sectors supported...
He shows up at the island's busy dining and nightlife spots and starts playing. Suddenly and without any announcement, the harmonies of traditional Latin songs float through the air, guitar music...
Before the Age of Kindle, it was cruising sailors who brought the treasure of the written word to the most remote corners of the worlds. You see, sailors have a lot of time - while on the ocean...
Right next to the landmark building of The Daily Herald on Bush Road there is a cottage like structure set back from the street which is now home to a brand-new restaurant: Caribbean Feisty Flavors....
Listening to live music while dining can either enhance the experience or disrupt it. It all depends on the mood of the guests and the style and volume of music played. Marco Ferrante, the managing...
One of Sint Maarten's most popular restaurants is Pineapple Pete in Simpson Bay - Cole Bay. Under the capable management of owner Pierre Ferland, the eatery managed to stay busy, even during the...
St. Maarten is known to be one of the best destinations to hunt for bargains in quality jewelry. Joe's Jewelry International has been a cornerstone of the island's retail industry for more than four...
The island of Sint Maarten is celebrating the return of cruise ships from... Celebrity Cruises. One more step closer to pre-Corona normality. Over the past months, our island has seen many cruise...
They did it again: Leisure Car Rental won the WTA awards as Best St. Maarten and St-Martin Car Rental Company for 2020, as they consistently did since 2016. The prestigious award is also called 'the...
Whether you were raised in the Caribbean or are of Caribbean descent, if there’s one thing you know about, it’s bush tea. As a child, you probably remember that unpleasant scent and the horrible...
Sint Maarten is known for its nightlife. We are glad to report that fun is back on the Caribbean's fun-island. With nightspots now allowed staying open unrestricted, night-owls can enjoy life again....
Shoppers accustomed to the professional retail culture of North America are often confused about the opening hours of stores on our island. In Philipsburg, shops close as early as 5 or 6 PM. The...
Sometimes ignorance is bliss, and it is better not to think observations through. Such is the case if we notice rental cars full of happy vacationers returning from a day on one of our hot tropical...
