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St. Maarten February 2015 "I'm Engaged!"
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items St. Maarten will always be have a special place in my heart. We've visited St. Maarten twice. The second time we took a ferry over to St. Barts for the day. Talk about a dream vacation. St. Barts is definitely on my bucket list. You can also visit An...
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Where to stay
This resort is all inclusive. It's also in the perfect location if you want to be within walking distance to Philipsburg and all the shops. The hotel is so pretty. It has such an amazing view. The beach and water is gorgeous. The food was so yummy. T...
Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort, Casino
This is the sister hotel to Sonesta Great Bay. You get a free shuttle service to Sonesta Great Bay
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa
Excursions
This was the coolest excursion I have ever done, hands down. They educated you first about the history of perfume. And it’s this lovely couple from the states. After your history lesson you get to take a scent test, to test your sense of smell. My h...
Class Sign Ups – St Martin - Tijon
We took a day trip to St. Barths which included the ferry ride, which was a little rough and about 45 mins, a convertible mini cooper rental, a tour guide, who was very funny and helpful, and lunch at a cute restaurant on the water. The food was so g...
Day Trips to St Barths | Saint Martin Vacation Guide
We never visited Anguilla when we were in St. Maarten but this is another island you can visit. I believe the ferry ride is only 30mins. The next time I bring my boys to St. Maarten I will definitely be visiting Anguilla and St. Barts to get the whol...
The Perfect Day Trip to Anguilla
It was a different company when we went scuba diving but it was off of little bay beach. We literally walked to it from our resort. We were under water for 1 hour. We got to see a ship & so many different type of fish. My husband took some really...
Under SXM
Tourists attractions
Maho beach is in between the Sonesta Maho resort and the sunset bar and grill. If you stay at the Sonesta Great Bay Resort, you can get a free shuttle service to the Sonesta Maho resort and use their amenities and literally walk to the beach. The bea...
Maho Beach - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
Lots of shopping in Philipsburg! All different prices and all different types of stuff. From touristy stuff to expensive jewelry & designer goods. If you’re a drinker, definitely stock up on alcohol here. They have really good deals in the shops ...
Philipsburg - St. Maarten
This guy is hysterical! He’s a riot! Such a cute little candy shop w/the best candy that you crave when you are on vacation! Prices were fair considering! Also I loved just supporting all of these stores in Philipsburg! They are all so grateful &...
Like a kid in a candy store - Review of St. Maarten Candy Man ...
There was this really cute street in Philipsburg that I just had to go down. There were so many cute shops and food places. One of them was this tiny art shop. This lovely couple owns the place and the wife is the artist. I have this wall in my house...
Local Art and Pottery in St Maarten
Food
This place was packed! But I enjoyed the food and drinks and I really enjoyed watching the planes go by. They are so close to the beach. I would definitely recommend going during the sunset time!
Sunset Bar and Grill
We grab a quick bite & drinks while shopping down old street. I loved everything on this street! The food & drinks were so yummy. One of my favorite spots. Stopped by a few times during my week vacation.
The French touch
This chocolate was sooooo amazing. Probably the best I’ve had. I bought some to bring home and I wound up eatting it all on the trip & had to go back. Lol. I’m sad to hear that this location is closed because of the really bad hurricane that dest...
Maison Chocolat