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6.1 Earthquake Near Cuba Causes Shaking From Cancun to Florida 

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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the northwestern coast of Cuba on Monday afternoon, causing shaking around the region, according to the US Geological Survey.  The quake was felt across Cuba, although causing no damage or injuries.  There were reports of shaking as far west as Cancun and the Riviera Maya, with a heavy concentration in […]

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St Maarten Is One of the Fastest-Growing Destinations in the Caribbean Right Now, With New Flights, More Hotels, and Serious Buzz 

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St. Maarten is having a standout year. The island reported a 16.9 percent increase in airport arrivals and a 14 percent rise in cruise arrivals during the second quarter of 2025, momentum that extended through a record-breaking summer.  This surge has positioned St. Maarten among the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean, with growth figures climbing […]

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Every Traveler to St Maarten Needs to Fill Out This Form

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You’re landing in Sint Maarten soon. But before the beach bars, the shopping and the planes gliding just overhead, there’s one essential thing every traveler needs to do. It happens before you even board your plane. Sint Maarten now requires all travelers to complete an online immigration process — a digital embarkation/disembarkation (ED) form that […]

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St Maarten Airport Taps Former Winair Chief as New CEO 

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St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport, one of the Caribbean’s busiest air hubs, has named Michael Cleaver as its new CEO, ssucceeding Brian Mingo. Cleaver, who previously served as CEO of St Maarten-based regional carrier Winair from 2021 to 2023 and spent more than two decades at American Airlines, brings extensive aviation industry experience. A […]


Every Traveler to St Maarten Needs to Fill Out This Form

One little island, two beach bars. That’s pretty much all you need to know about Pinel Island in Saint Martin. But it’s really just the beginning. This tiny islet just offshore from the Cul de Sac area of the French side is home to a jaw-droopingly beautiful slice of sand and two bars: Karibuni (which […]

A Great Little Creperie in St Maarten 

We’ve always loved the Maho area of St Maarten: it’s one of those core, original corners of the Caribbean that first became popular half a century ago and continues to set the standard for a fun, authentic getaway.  No matter where you’re staying in St Maarten, whether it’s at the excellent Sonesta complex or at […]

St Maarten’s New Airport Bar Makes a Mean Ti’ Punch 

We love St Maarten’s new airport. It’s been quite the process rebuilding things since Irma, and Princess Juliana just put the finishing touches on the project at the end of last year.  The result is a sparkling new Caribbean airport with some terrific shopping options (and a lovely outpost of the Bacchus brand).  But what […]

The Northeastern Caribbean’s Biggest Travel Show Just Kicked Off in St Maarten 

It’s one of the most essential corners of the Caribbean tourism industry: the northeastern Caribbean, a diverse tapestry of destinations And their anchor is the twin-island destination of St Maarten/St Martin, which is now hosting the 17th edition of its all-important SMART trade show.  The event, which kicked off at the Sonesta Maho resort this […]

St Maarten, Puerto Plata on Sunwing’s Summer Schedule 

St Maarten and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic are among Canadian travel giant Sunwing’s summer flight schedule, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The carrier and vacation provider will be running regular service to St Maarten, Puerto Plata and Grand Bahama out of Montreal this summer.  That’s along with daily flights from Montreal to Cancun and […]

Checking In: A Tiny Hotel in Anse Marcel, Saint Martin

Our new feature Checking In gives you a quick-bite look into hotels across the region, particularly “new” discoveries we’ve made. First up? Blue Sail, a tiny eight-room hotel that just opened a couple of years ago in St Martin.  The boutique property isn’t on the beach, but it is steps from the lovely Anse Marcel […]

Visitors Are Flocking to the Caribbean Island of St Maarten Right Now, Buoyed By a Newly-Completed Airport 

The landings. The beaches. The restaurants. The entertainment. The sheer friendliness. St Maarten has always been one of the Caribbean’s most beloved destinations, and now the island is seeing more visitors than ever.  That included more than 600,000 stopover visitors in 2024, according to new Tourism Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten, who caught up with Caribbean Journal […]

How to Take a Yoga Retreat in Saint Martin 

The food, the beaches, the culture. There are so many reasons why Saint Martin is one of the most sought-after places in the Caribbean.  But it’s also a place of spectacular natural beauty and tremendous serenity. And now there’s a new way to savor Saint Martin.  It’s the perfect restorative getaway in the Caribbean: a […]