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Things to Do in Philipsburg, St Maarten: Complete Guide (2026)
Everything worth your time in Philipsburg, St Maarten: duty-free shopping on Front Street, the boardwalk along Great Bay, guavaberry tasting, Fort Amsterdam, and a realistic plan for a cruise day. Written by a team that lives here.
Things to Do in St Maarten: 15 Best Experiences (2026 Guide)
The 15 best things to do in St Maarten, from plane-spotting at Maho Beach to lolo barbecue in Grand Case and snorkeling off Pinel Island. Practical picks from a team that lives here, covering both the Dutch and French sides.
Villa vs Hotel in St. Martin: Real Costs and Trade-Offs
Space, privacy, cost per person, and the things nobody mentions until you've tried both. A practical comparison of renting a villa versus booking a hotel in St. Martin, with real per-person math from our current villa rates.
St. Martin vs St. Barts: Which Island Fits Your Vacation?
Fifteen miles of water separate St. Martin and St. Barts, and the two islands could not feel more different. An honest comparison of cost, getting there, beaches, dining, and villa life, from a team that books trips to both.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Villa in St. Martin? (2026)
Real villa rental prices in St. Martin, from our own rate sheets: what a week actually costs by villa size and season, what's included, and where the value sits. Every number below comes from the current rates of the 83 villas we manage.
Best Areas to Stay in Sint Maarten (Where to Stay + Luxury Villas)
Where to stay in Sint Maarten, by neighborhood: Dutch side or French, Simpson Bay or Terres Basses, beachfront or hillside. After placing more than 500 guests in villas here, which area fits which kind of trip, and what each one is actually like.
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