St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

Visitor News Blog for St Maarten / St Martin

A pirate figure at the Rusty Parrot in Philipsburg

February 27, 2025

Ahoy, Matey! Come join the “pirates” on The Rusty Parrot.

AHOY, MATEY!   Grab an eye patch and head for The Rusty Parrot, a “scuttled ship” in Philipsburg like those once used by marauding pirates. Now it’s the newest hot spot in St. Maarten/St. Martin, a favorite of history lovers

picture of beach and sea st maarten with the logo og sky high st maarten in it

February 26, 2025

Dutch Television Features St. Maarten, Saba, St. Barths & Statia

Caribbean Island Hopping With RTL4   Prepare the popcorn! Largest (European) Dutch television channel RTL4 is doing a special television series on St. Maarten and its surrounding islands Saba, St. Barths and St. Eustatius/Statia! See below the trailer of the

red coloured stamp with image of princess juliana on it

February 26, 2025

Did You Know… Who Princess Juliana Was?

Origins of Princess Juliana International Airport   Every year, hundreds of thousands of people land on St. Maartens Princess Juliana International Airport, colloquially known as “PJIA”, “airport Juliana” by visitors and “SXM” by airport experts and many residents. But who

poster with visit shop of the week: dazzling gems

February 26, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Shop of The Week: Dazzling Gems

Since 2005, Dazzling Gems has been a trusted name in St. Maarten for exquisite diamond jewelry. This family-owned store offers a stunning selection of loose diamonds, including natural fancy yellow and pink diamonds, along with an elegant range of fine

Hotel Grand Case beach club

February 25, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Hotel of the week: Grand Case Beach Club

Discover the charm of Grand Case Beach Club, a peaceful and conveniently located resort on the French side of St. Martin. Nestled in the Grand Case area, this welcoming retreat is just steps from the beach, offering both relaxation and