St. Maarten and Saint Martin are preparing to send a joint culinary team to Taste of the Caribbean in Barbados this November, marking their return to the regional competition for the first time since 2017. The initiative brings together tourism organizations from both sides of the island, with support from the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA), the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau and the Office de Tourisme de Saint Martin. Preparing for the Competition Training be

Good news for beach lovers: K Beach Club (Karakter) is open again! After its yearly break for the low season, which lasted until October 15, the Simpson Bay beach bar and restaurant welcomed guests back from October 16. K Beach Club sits right on the mile-long Simpson Bay Beach, a relaxed spot for a long lunch, a sunset dinner or simply a day by the sea with your toes in the sand. The restaurant is open every day from 10 AM for lunch (no breakfast). From Wednesday to Sunday y

What if your next day off came with a cabana, or your next dinner out was on us? That’s exactly what’s up for grabs in the St. Maarten Flavors giveaway on Instagram, where two lucky winners will get a taste of the island at two of our participating spots. The first prize is a Cabana Day at Seaview Beach Hotel, valued at $200. Think sun, sea and a front-row seat to the best the beach has to offer. Seaview Beach & Pool Bar is part of St. Maarten Flavors, so a relaxed day on the