Home Island Stay Do Dine Nights Cars Shop Services Real Estate Weekly Edition Blog Welcome Back to St. Maarten - St-Martin Search ... The official information portal for the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten - Saint Martin Planning to Visit St. Maarten - St-Martin Soon? Find Out What to Expect! About one year ago the island of Sint Maarten - Saint Martin was hit by the strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded. The scars of this natural disaster are still visible, but the island made a strong comeback and is ready to provide a fantastic Caribbean vacation experience. St. Maarten - St-Martin is one of the Caribbean's most popular vacation spots. Many of the island's principal attractions have been restored by now. Yes - we are ready to receive visitors - by cruise-ship or for extended stays. The spirit of our cosmopolitan community is fully alive. If you decide to visit, you will have a great time! Resorts are reopening their doors after major renovations - offering now improved accommodations. Our capital town of Philipsburg is back to be a favorite stop for cruise ships, famous for the best Caribbean shopping. All hotels/resorts, shops, activities, restaurants, and bars listed on ST-MAARTEN.COM are open for business! Searching Availability... St. Maarten - St-Martin Shopping Our Duty Free Shopping Paradise of St. Maarten - St-Martin Shopping is one of the big attractions on St. Maarten. The island's completely Duty Free status and the complete absence of any Red Tape for... Read more... Shiva's Gold + Gems "Take home our jewelry, have it appraised, then pay us." That's right! St. Maarten's leading jeweler Shiva's Gold + Gems is THAT confident of the... Read more... Ballerina Jewelers For over a quarter of a century, Ballerina Jewelers and its sister stores have showcased a global selection of the finest variety of watches and... Read more... Jewels By Love "Jewels by Love - A Family Tradition" You will find the most valuable timepieces, backed by generations of experience and passion for horology here.... Read more... Oro Diamanté - Fine Jewelers of Distinction Fine attention to detail, first-rate service, and exceptional value are qualities that have set Oro Diamanté apart for over two decades. They... Read more... Grapewine Wine Cellar & Gourmet Shop Right between Orient Bay and the gourmet village of Grand Case (at a commercial center called Hope Estate) is Grapewine, an exclusive Wine Cellar and... Read more... The Art Box Gallery The Art Box Gallery recently celebrated the grand opening of their new Cole Bay location on Welfare Road across from the Simpson Bay Yacht Club.... Read more... Grand Jewelers Grand Jewelers has excellent choices of Geneve, Movado, Raymond Weil, Citizen and Seiko watches. They guarantee that they will offer you the best... Read more... St. Maarten - St-Martin Activities Activities of Any Kind For those who can only bear so much sun worshiping, St. Maarten/St. Martin boasts a huge array of activities to offer, for all ages and interests.... Read more... Rhino Safari Excursions Experienceon-the-water excitement piloting your very own two-man RHINO Watercraft to the best snorkeling spots. Three-time winner of the... Read more... Speed Boat Charters from Caribbean Marines Take a 900 HP top-of-the-line speed boat to St. Maarten's most exotic locations and best snorkeling spots with Caribbean Marines. If you ever... Read more... Random Wind Day Sails Experience a day cruise on an authentic cruising catamaran sailing yacht, with snorkeling stops and other water activities. Do you wish to be... Read more... Hotels and Resorts Where to Stay on St. Maarten - St. Martin St. Maarten/St. Martin is an island that has accommodations to suit almost everybody's budget or dream, right across the spectrum. She boasts... Read more... Atrium Beach Resort & Spa The Atrium Beach Resort & Spa is located right on the beach and only a short walk away from several beach bars, restaurants, shops, water-sports,... Read more... Holland House Beach Hotel The Holland House Beach Hotel is a St. Maarten landmark, with a unique location right on Great Bay beach in Philipsburg, the island's capital. ... Read more... Jardin d' O Nudist Resort Nestled in the hills facing Orient Beach, Jardin d' O is a secluded, private clothing optional resort, featuring a number of charming cottages and a... Read more... Vacation Rentals Vacation Villas on St. Maarten - St-Martin From 1-bedroom beachfront cottages to 12-bedroom luxury estates - St. Maarten - St. Martin can't be beat for the selection of vacation rental... Read more... Vacation Apartments on St. Maarten - St-Martin From a modest beach-front studio apartment to a penthouse with private pool on top of a luxury highrise - all is available on St. Maarten - St.... Read more... BAIE LONGUE BEACH HOUSE - 3 Bedroom Villa 3 Bedroom | Starting at $772 per night. This wonderful, West Indian style home with lovely arches on the sea side is located directly on the... Read more... ACADIA - 3 Bedroom Apartment 3 Bedroom | Starting at $350 per night. Located within the popular resort community of Cupecoy Beach Club, this lovely oceanfront, 3 bedroom condo... Read more... St. Maarten - St-Martin Restaurants Restaurants on the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten - St-Martin Our island's restaurants are legendary in their quality and in the variety of cuisines offered. Restaurants featured on St-Maarten.com are all open and are... Read more... Pineapple Pete Restaurant At PINEAPPLE PETE Restaurant there is a simple motto: “Great Food, Great Service”. This is exactly what you will find here, outstanding food, fast,... Read more... Topper's Restaurant and Bar Topper’s Restaurant & Bar is a great international restaurant in a fun Caribbean cottage that celebrates all-American comfort cuisine alongside... Read more... The Boon Beach Bar and Restaurant in Simpson Bay on Sint Maarten Island The sand's color is bright, the sea displays the required Caribbean turquoise, the palm trees sway in the breeze of the cooling trade winds... This is... Read more... Wasabi Charlie - Japanese and International Cuisine Wasabi Charlie promises Japanese food with a twist. Owned by Pierre Ferland of Pineapple Pete-fame, Wasabi Charlie is St. Maarten's favorite place... Read more... Isola Authentic Italian Restaurant Enjoy the gentle Caribbean evening breeze on the open terrasse of Isola Ristorante Italiano while dining on authentic Italian cuisine. Or take a... Read more... Rendez-Vous Lounge at Porto Cupecoy The Rendez-Vous Lounge has become the location of choice for breakfast, lunch or dinner on St. Maarten's Western coast. Residents and visitors alike... Read more... Ocean Lounge Overlooking the beach and boardwalk, the Ocean Lounge Restaurant and Bar at the Holland House Beach Hotel has become the center of fine dining in... Read more... St. Maarten - St-Martin Nightlife and Party Where to Party on St. Maarten/St-Martin St. Maarten/St. Martin comes to life after dark. If you're a night owl, you've chosen the right destination! Take your chances at one of our famous... Read more... Red Piano Bar The Red Piano is among the most famous bars on St. Maarten, situated in the center of the Pelican Key in between the Simpson Bay Resort and Flamimgo... Read more... Late Nights in Simpson Bar at The Red Diamond For the past months, Simpson Bay has become even more the nightlife center of St. Maarten than it already has been before. Red Diamond stands out as the... Read more... Lagoonies Bistro and Bar - Nights For decades, Lagoonies Bistro and Bar has been the preferred hang-out and watering hole of the sailing community. Located right on the shore of... Read more... Health and Beauty Miguel's Spa + Salon Ideally located at the Atrium Beach Resort an SPA, Miguel's Spa + Salon offers excellent and qualified service for ladies and gentlemen. After treating... Read more... Orange Grove Pharmacy In urgent cases, the Orange Grove Pharmacy is the only one offering 24-hour emergency delivery service to any location on the island. No matter what... Read more... Simpson Bay Pharmacy on Sint Maarten Island in the Caribbean This pharmacy is located at the Simpson Bay Yacht Club and is within walking distance to a Medical Clinic, an ENT-Clinic and a Dentist. The Simpson Bay... Read more... Tijon Parfumerie - Fragrances and Skin Care Produced on St. Martin Located in the gourmet town of Grand Case where fine restaurants are stringed along the main road, there is also Tijon Parfumerie. While the... Read more... Find Out More About St. Maarten - St-Martin History Overview The Amerindian people, descended from the Arawak Indians who came to St. Martin/ St. Maarten around 800 AD used to call the island 'Sualouiga' or... Read more... Other Islands Anguilla, St. Barths and Saba are the closest neighboring islands to St. Martin/St. Maarten, close enough for day-trips. Whether you fancy a... Read more... The Amazing Beaches of St. Maarten - St-Martin As hard to believe as it may be, St. Maarten/St. Martin has thirty-seven beaches on its thirty-seven square miles! Whatever your lifestyle or... Read more... Two Countries on the Tiny Island of St. Maarten - St-Martin The island of St. Maarten - St-Martin is a cosmopolitan melting pot, with European roots and at the same time a strong Caribbean identity. English is... Read more... Terms of Use Privacy Policy Advertising Login Vacation Rental Policies Hotel Booking and Cancellation Policy Distribution Form