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St. Maarten Plane Beach: Where to See Planes Land at Maho Beach
There aren’t many beaches in the world where you can lay on the sand with a rum punch in hand and feel the rumble of a 747 passing just a…
St. Maarten / St. Martin Travel Guides
Two nations, one island — beaches, markets, and Caribbean fusion
St. Maarten and St. Martin share one island but feel like two different worlds — Dutch Philipsburg’s boardwalk energy on one side, French Grand Case’s beachfront bistros on the other. I’ve explored both sides thoroughly, from watching planes skim Maho Beach to kayaking out to Pinel Island and discovering Orient Beach’s quieter stretches. These guides help you experience the best of both halves.
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Best Private Catamaran Boat Tours in St. Maarten: Prices & What to Expect
After five trips to St. Martin, I thought I had a pretty good handle on the island. But on my…
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Where to Go in the Caribbean in December: Best Islands for Warm Weather
If you’re dreaming about trading snow for sunshine, December is one of the best times to visit the Caribbean. The rainy…
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Best Places to Stay in St Martin (French Side): Hotels, Resorts & Villas
If you’re wondering where to stay in St. Martin on the French side, you’ve already narrowed it down to the part…
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Where to Stay in Grand Case, St. Martin: Best Hotels & Beach Resorts
If you’re trying to figure out where to stay in Grand Case, you’ve come to the right place. This small French-Caribbean…
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Where to Stay in Orient Bay: Best Hotels, Resorts & Villas on Orient Beach, St. Martin
If you’re planning a trip to St. Martin and asking yourself where to stay in Orient Bay, you’ve already discovered…
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Best Beaches in St. Martin & St. Maarten (French and Dutch Sides)
After spending over six months living on the incredible dual-nation island of St. Martin/St. Maarten, I’ve had the chance to…
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Pinel Island, St. Martin: How to Get There, What to Do & Travel Tips
After visiting St. Martin four times over the years, one place I keep coming back to — again and again…
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Orient Beach in St Martin: Best Hotels, Resorts, Activities & More!
Related Reads: Where to Stay in Orient Bay, Best Beaches in St. Martin This post contains affiliate links, which means…
More about St. Maarten / St. Martin
One island, two sides
St. Maarten and St. Martin share an island but not a country — the Dutch and French sides differ in food, beaches and atmosphere, and most trips use both. The complete guide covers how that works in practice.
Beaches and days out
- The best beaches across both sides.
- Orient Beach and the boat trip to Pinel Island.
- Maho Beach — where the planes land low over the sand.
- Private catamaran tours, with prices and what to expect.
Where to stay
Accommodation is covered by area: the French side overall, Orient Bay and Grand Case. For timing, where to go in the Caribbean in December covers the winter season.