Beaches & Attractions
Cupecoy & Mullet Bay: Golden Sandstone Cliffs and Turquoise Waters
The dramatic south-western coast of Sint Maarten: championship golf, cliffside sunset bars, and oceanfront caves.
May 2026
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Dutch Caribbean · Sint Maarten / Saint-Martin
The Island Where
Two Worlds Meet.
Sint Maarten: 37 square miles, two nations, 120 nationalities, the world's most dramatic runway beach, and a yachting scene rivaled only by Monaco. Your complete insider guide.
37 mi²
Two Nations
37
Beaches
120+
Nationalities
0
Property Tax
Explore Sint Maarten
Everything You Need to Know
St. Maarten Guide
Philipsburg Front Street Guide: Duty-Free Shopping, Boardwalk & History
Discover Philipsburg, the historic capital of Dutch Sint Maarten, nestled between Great Bay and the Salt Pond.
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St. Maarten Guide
Simpson Bay Lagoon: The Caribbean Capital of Superyachts & Marinas
Why Simpson Bay Lagoon is the premier Caribbean haven for luxury vessels, regattas, and marine provisioning.
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Maho Beach Plane Spotting: Ultimate Guide to Princess Juliana International Airport Arrivals
Experience the world-famous aviation thrill at Maho Beach in Sint Maarten: flight schedules, Sunset Bar & Grill vantage points, safety advice, and beach tips.
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St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: The World's Premier Caribbean Sailing & Music Festival
A comprehensive guide to the legendary St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: race courses around the island, international racing yachts, Regatta Village concerts, and Simpson Bay parties.
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Dining, Nightlife & Casinos
Simpson Bay & Welfare Road: Dining, Nightlife, and Marina Culture Guide
Explore the gastronomic and nightlife epicenter of Dutch Sint Maarten along Welfare Road and Simpson Bay marina boardwalks: seafood grills, piano bars, and casino lounges.
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Cupecoy and Dawn Beach: The Island's Most Scenic Hideaways
Discover the rugged limestone cliffs of Cupecoy and the windswept Atlantic shores of Dawn Beach — two of Sint Maarten's most photogenic and uncrowded escapes.
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Sint Maarten (Dutch)
- Capital: Philipsburg
- Currency: US Dollar
- Best for: Shopping, Casinos, Airport, Yachting
- No property tax for residents
- Maho Beach — world-famous runway beach
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Saint-Martin (French)
- Capital: Marigot
- Currency: Euro
- Best for: Dining, Beaches, Culture, Grand Case
- French law, French healthcare
- Orient Bay — turquoise lagoon paradise