St. Maarten / St. Martin Culture & Arts Blog

Beatrix with a few others cheering with some wine on a pier

November 16, 2024

Royal Princess visits St. Maarten

Former Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands spent her second day of her official visit in St Maarten focusing on environmental awareness.   She started her day at the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform where she praised efforts to encourage birdwatching

The Taking of St. Maarten by the Spanish in 1633, Naval Museum Madrid under Creative Commons

November 14, 2024

Did You Know… St. Maarten was Spanish twice?

(Picture: The Taking of St. Maarten by the Spanish in 1633, Naval Museum Madrid under Creative Commons)   Rivaling Superpowers and “San Martin”   Most people know St. Maarten / St. Martin is divided in a southern “Dutch” side and

Mr Chow restaurant of the week

November 14, 2024

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Restaurant of the Week: Mr. Chow at Oasis

  Come dine at Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Restaurant of the Week Mr. Chow at Oasis!   Our restaurant of the week is known for their impressive modern Asian style. Every dish is a masterpiece of modern Asian

Nature Foundation Poetry, Story Monologue Showcase

November 12, 2024

Nature Foundation organizes a Poetry, Story & Monologue Showcase

Calling all young storytellers, poets, and performers!   Get ready to unleash your creativity and become a voice for nature at Nature Foundation! Whether you want to write a story, craft a poem, or perform a monologue, this competition is

The Beach at Pinel Island St Martin

November 12, 2024

Did You Know… How Pirate Pinel got to Pinel Island?

An “in the know” perfect leisure spot for many on island is Pinel Island. A fun, less known fact is that the island is named after a pirate from the 17th century. And there is a story to that, that