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In St Martin, the Legacy of a Legendary Caribbean Hotelier  

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My favorite anecdote about the Grand Case Beach Club was when a guest came up to Wright during happy hour and told him how disappointed he was that he couldn’t find a room. He bemoaned that he would have to […]

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JW Marriott Just Opened Its First Caribbean Beach Resort in St Maarten 

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It was arguably the most high-profile resort on the Dutch side of St Maarten: the Westin Dawn Beach resort, set on one of the most beautiful shorelines on the island and the area’s most famous branded hotel.  Then that unwelcome […]

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Marriott Is Opening a Resort in St Maarten 

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It might be one of the quietest hotel openings of the year in the Caribbean — but it’s also one of the most significant.  While it’s somehow managed to fly under the radar, Marriott is set to debut its JW […]

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New St Maarten Residential Resort Project Launches Sales 

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St Maarten’s new luxury residential resort project has officially launched sales, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  The project, which will include a total of 280 units, is targeting a completion date in 2028.  The resort is set in the existing […]


Frontier Is Relaunching Orlando-St Maarten Flights 

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Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is bringing back its nonstop flights between Orlando and St Maarten, in a big boost for the “Friendly Island.”  So when will Orlando service return?  Nonstop Orlando-St Maarten flights are pegged to restart on May 18, […]


A New Way to Travel to St Croix and St Maarten 

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A new San Juan-based service will add another option for travelers looking to the islands of St Croix and St Maarten.  Beginning in June, Frontier Airlines is launching new flights between San Juan and both St Croix in the US […]

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How to Save on a St Maarten Vacation, With an All-Inclusive Option

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One of St Maarten’s most popular resorts is offering a significant savings for 2024. The Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, along with its elevated hotel-within-a-hotel, Oceans at Divi Little Bay, has launched a holiday program for travel beginning next year.  […]


St Martin’s La Samanna to Reopen After Renovation 

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St Martin’s La Samanna, a Belmond Hotel is reopening this month after a renovation project.  The luxury resort, which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, has reimagined eight of its Pool Villas under the leadership of Rottet Studio.  The […]


St Maarten-Based Airline Winair Just Expanded

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St Maarten-based Caribbean airline Winair has expanded, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The popular regional carrier has added a second ATR 42-500 aircraft, which arrived this week at Princess Juliana International Airport.  Winair will be starting its winter schedule with two […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Mullet Bay, St Maarten

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Linda Slawson, who sent in this beautiful image of Mullet Bay Beach in St Maarten.  Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in […]


A New Way to Fly to St Maarten in Style

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The St Martin-St Barth-Anguilla triangle is home to some of the most luxurious villas and resorts in all of the Caribbean.  But getting to St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport isn’t quite so luxurious an experience, even if you’re in […]


Spirit Airlines Is Adding Daily Flights to St Maarten 

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In a big boost for St Maarten and its surrounding destinations, low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expanding its service to Princess Juliana International Airport.  Next month, Spirit is expanding to four weekly flights between Fort Lauderdale and St Maarten, with […]