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My Saint Martin Travel Guide: Everything We Did & Loved

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Everything you need to know before traveling to Saint Martin, including travel essentials, planning tips, and items I recommend packing for your trip
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Things to do

One of the most famous beaches in the Caribbean where planes fly directly overhead.
 
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One of the best ways to see Saint Martin! This tour helped us explore both the French and Dutch sides of the island while learning about the local culture, beaches, and hidden gems.
Island Tours: Voyages en Islande & Autotours Agence de voyages
 
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Discover how rum is made at Topper's Rhum Distillery. Enjoy a hands-on tour and unlimited samples of signature and specialty rums.
St Maarten: Topper's Rhum Distillery Tour with Tastings
 
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Set sail on a spectacular evening cruise of Sint Maarten. This 1.5-hour tour departs from Simpson Bay and takes you on an enjoyable catamaran cruise around the coastline of the Caribbean island, where you will enjoy the sights and the beautiful sunse...
Simpson Bay: Lambada Sunset Cruise of Sint Maarten
 
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Pilot your own watercraft along the St. Martin coastline on a guided snorkeling adventure. This excursion is the number 1 activity on the island, and the winner of 5 Tour of the Year awards.
St. Martin: 3-Hour Rhino Safari Excursion

Places to Stay

 
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Entire home in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten 4 guests • 2 bedrooms • 2 beds • 2 baths
Home in Philipsburg · ★5.0 · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 2 private baths
 
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JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa, a luxurious haven of mindfulness, inspiration and nourishment. Situated on the captivating Dawn Beach, our St. Maarten luxury resort is a serene spa and island getaway, nestled amidst lush greenery and ...
JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa | Luxury Hotel on Dawn Beach
 
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Escape to The Morgan Resort & Spa and discover paradise at the all-new luxury boutique hotel featuring 122 chic, stylish guest rooms, and suites. Overlooking the aquamarine Caribbean Sea on the island of St. Maarten.
The Morgan Resort & Spa - St Maarten Luxury Resort

🍴 Saint Martin Restaurants

 
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Where exceptional service meets the finest cuts of prime steak and world-class cocktails.
JAX Steakhouse | Where the Table is Set | Meats by Linz USDA Prime
 
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A Beachfront Restaurant & Bar Boat Charters & Private Events
Rainbow Café | Iconic Beachfront Restaurant in Grand Case
 
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St Maarten’s most unique hidden gem of the Caribbean.With our fully stocked bar, extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, our famous happy hour and a friendly, experienced team, we are here to offer you, the essence of the Caribbean good life.
Home - Tortuga Maho

🎒 My Travel Essentials

 
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A travel must-have! I love that this single cable charges multiple devices and helps reduce cord clutter when I’m on the go.
2026 Travel Essentials Apple Watch & iPhone Charger
 
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A travel essential! These keep everything organized and make packing and unpacking so much easier.
Veken 10/8 Set Travel Packing Cubes Organizer
 
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When you’re traveling with a family of five, little things like this make a big difference. It’s compact, easy to pack, and always comes in handy.
Poo-Pourri Pocket Toilet Spray, Beach Bum, 1oz
 
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Perfect for keeping shoes separate from clothing and maximizing suitcase organization.
COIDEA Waterproof Travel Drawstring Shoe Bags, 5 pcs
 
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Perfect for keeping travel toiletries organized and easy to access throughout your trip.
Clear Cosmetic Bag Set 3 Pcs Travel Toiletry
 
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A dedicated medication bag is a must when traveling. It helps me keep everything in one place and makes it easy to grab what I need on flights, excursions, and long travel days.
BuyCard 2 Pcs Clear Makeup Meds Travel Bag
 
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These are a game changer for maximizing suitcase space. I use them for bulkier clothing and souvenirs so I can fit more without needing an extra bag.
BAGSMART Vacuum Seal Bags 12 Pack Travel Set