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Everything you need to know about Saint Martin and Sint Maarten, plan your vacation on the friendly island, organize your stay, your accommodations, your leisure and activities.

St. Maarten & St. Martin Travel Guide:
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Explore, taste and feel the vibe. Everything you need for an unforgettable stay in Saint-Martin.

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Activities

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The best activities selected just for you.

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Rainforest Adventures St Maarten Adventure Park

Rockland Estate, Cul de Sac, Sint Maarten

Rainforest Adventures St Maarten

Rainforest Adventures in St Maarten: The Big Three with Sky Explorer, Flying Dutchman, Sentry Hill Zipline and Schooner Ride, about 5 hours. From USD 159.

From $159
Rhino Safari Water excursion

Simpson Bay / Cole Bay, Sint Maarten

Rhino Safari

Rhino Safari in Sint Maarten: 3-hour guided tour driving your own Rhino Rider from Simpson Bay Lagoon to Marigot, with snorkeling at Creole Rock or a beach break at Happy Bay. USD 199 per boat.

From $149
Under SXM Guided snorkeling

Little Bay, Sint Maarten

Under SXM

Under SXM in St Maarten: 2-hour guided snorkel tour of the Little Bay underwater sculpture park, by boat from Bobby's Marina. From USD 49.

From $49

Beaches

The most beautiful beaches

From Orient Bay to Mullet Bay, find the beach that suits you.

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Grand Case Beach

Grand Case Beach

French Side
Friar’s Bay Beach

Friar’s Bay Beach

French Side
Orient Bay Beach

Orient Bay Beach

French Side
Maho Beach

Maho Beach

Dutch Side

Restaurants

Gastronomy & Nightlife

From typical lollos to gourmet dining, awaken your taste buds.

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Going Out in Saint Martin

Going Out in Saint Martin

Restaurants, beach bars and evening spots for every mood.

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Restaurants & Bars

Restaurants & Bars

Gourmet tables, beach bars and lagoon-side cocktails.
Nightlife

Nightlife

Maho, Simpson Bay, casinos and live music late into the night.
Lolos & Local Food

Lolos & Local Food

Creole barbecues, ribs, grilled fish and johnny cakes.
Family Friendly

Family Friendly

Easygoing places and calm beaches for going out with kids.

Events

Events Calendar

Find the Saint-Martin events calendar: parties, concerts, festivals, shows, sports events, pool parties and upcoming outings on both sides of the island.

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Saint-Martin Culinary Festival 2026
Nov 11-22

Saint-Martin Culinary Festival 2026

Saint-Martin (plusieurs sites)

From November 11 to 22, 2026, the 6th Festival de la Gastronomie celebrates Saint-Martin food culture around coconut, with a village, competitions and evenings island-wide.
Diam 24 Grand Prix Grand Case: racing trimarans return to the bay
Nov 14-15

Diam 24 Grand Prix Grand Case: racing trimarans return to the bay

Grand Case Bay

Second Diam 24 Grand Prix Grand Case on November 14-15, 2026, between Simpson Bay and Grand Case Bay, hosted by the Sint Maarten Yacht Club and Saint Martin Voile pour Tous.

Practical Info

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Entry Requirements ED Card, passport and visa: what to prepare before you fly. Weather & Best Time to Visit Seasons, temperatures and the best months to visit. Currency & Payments Euro, dollar, cards and tips on both sides of the island. Health & Pharmacies On-call pharmacies, hospitals and emergency numbers. Internet, eSIM & Phone eSIM, local SIM cards and roaming explained. Getting Around Taxis, car rental, ferries and flights.

News

What's Happening in Saint-Martin

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High season 2026-27: Kontiki, Aloha, Balaou, K Beach, Ratafia and more reopen on St. Martin

Oct 24, 2026

High season 2026-27: Kontiki, Aloha, Balaou, K Beach, Ratafia and more reopen on St. Martin
Pelican Park: a new hilltop lookout above Great Bay in Point Blanche

Oct 21, 2026

Pelican Park: a new hilltop lookout above Great Bay in Point Blanche
Air Caraïbes launches daily Guadeloupe–St. Maarten Juliana flights from January 8, 2027

Oct 21, 2026

Air Caraïbes launches daily Guadeloupe–St. Maarten Juliana flights from January 8, 2027
Pink October on SXM: a pink-wig walk from Galisbay, a Ladies Night at Friar’s Bay and a dawn walk on the PJIA runway

Oct 9, 2026

Pink October on SXM: a pink-wig walk from Galisbay, a Ladies Night at Friar’s Bay and a dawn walk on the PJIA runway