St Martin/St Maarten

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Maho Beach in St Maarten

Your Own Private Resort in St Maarten

It’s hard to think of a better location in St Maarten. You’re right near the border, a bit less than 15 minutes from the culinary capital of the Caribbean (and the island’s best markets) in Grand Case. It’s about the …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sun and Sand in St Maarten

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jenni Bergen, who sent in this lovely shot of sun and sand on Simpson Bay Beach in St Maarten. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to …

Another Big Step in St Maarten’s Cruise Comeback

St Maarten’s cruise comeback took another big step this week with its first six-ship day of the season. Indeed, it was the first time six ships had called on St Maarten in a single day since the onset of the …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Little Bay, St Maarten

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader David Olson, who sent in this lovely shot from the Bel Air Beach Hotel at Little Bay in St Maarten. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it …

Vaccinated Travelers Don’t Need a Test to Visit St Maarten

St Maarten’s newest travel rules have officially taken effect — meaning fully vaccinated travelers from the United States don’t need a test to enter the island. The island is now waiving its pre-testing requirements for fully vaccinated visitors, making St …

At St Maarten’s Oyster Bay Beach Resort, a True Caribbean Classic

“Laissez les bons temps rouler.” It’s on a sign above the door at the Infinity Bar. It’s that old French refrain, “Let the good times roll.” And the moment you walk into the Oyster Bay Beach Resort, you understand. The 180-room …

St Maarten to Waive Testing Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Travelers

St Maarten will soon begin waiving pre-testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Beginning Nov. 1, fully vaccinated visitors will no longer require a test, antigen or PCR, to enter St Maarten. It’s a major change for …

Delta Expanding Flights to St Thomas, St Maarten

Delta Airlines is expanding its flights service to the Caribbean, headlined by a pair of major routes, Caribbean Journal has learned. The carrier will be increasing its service to daily nonstop flights from New York to both St Thomas, US …

How to Help the Staff of a Beloved Hotel in St Martin

By the Caribbean Journal staff The beloved Grand Case Beach Club hotel was hit during Hurricane Irma, and now its staff and their families need help, both to rebuild their homes and their lives. The property has set up a …

Interval, Oyster Bay Extend Agreement

Vacation services giant Interval International has extended its longstanding agreement with St. Maarten’s Oyster Bay Beach Resort. Under the terms of the exclusive, multi-year agreement, Interval will keep providing membership and vacation exchange services for the resort’s vacation ownership base. …

VIDEO: A Pool With a View in St. Martin

It’s no secret we’re big fans of the Grand Case Beach Club in St. Martin, the lovely beach hotel in the Caribbean’s culinary capital. And now with some recent changes, the hotel is looking better than ever, thanks in large …

VIDEO: The Best Beach Bar in Grand Case St Martin

Yes, the beach town of Grand Case in St Martin is known, rightly for its food. It’s got the best collection of top-level restaurants in the whole Caribbean, a veritable Mecca for foodies around the world. But there’s more to …

A Secret Rum Shack in St Martin

It’s a quiet hillside residential neighborhood over looking Pinel Island. It’s not the place you’d ever expect to see a colorful, Creole-style rum shack. But that’s what makes Ma Doudou such a pleasant surprise — because this secret rum shack …

This Caribbean Beach Hotel Is For Sale

It’s long been one of the Caribbean’s hidden gems — the affordable, lovely little Mary’s Boon hotel in St Maarten. And now it’s for sale. The 37-room boutique property in Simpson Bay is listed for sale at $6.8 million, according …

How to Live on This Beach in St Maarten

St Maarten doesn’t lack for great beaches, but when it comes to that perfect mix of sand, sea and energy, it’s hard to beat Simpson Bay beach. And while real estate is at a premium on the densely-packed Dutch side …

How to Travel to St Maarten Right Now, For Less

Whether you’re in snowy climes or are simply looking for a quick getaway, St Maarten has you covered. The Dutch Caribbean destination’s Sonesta resorts are offering a series of affordable all-inclusive getaways: the adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point, the Sonesta Great …