My mom and I will be in port at the end of October (both active 55yo/80yo from NYC) for the day and we’re looking for a chic and relaxing beach club or luxury resort where we can spend the day at the beach and have a nice lunch and drink some rose. Not into huge crowds, really loud music or tacky tourists. Can anyone help with some ideas? Preferably no further than a 30 minute drive from the ship. Tysm!

whats the best place for rare liquor purchases and best spot to get cuban cigars?

Spent our first night in SXM in Oyster Pond and we are now off to Grande Case for a week. Just curious if these buildings were destroyed by hurricane or if the building of them stopped for some reason.

P.s we had lunch at Yvette’s yesterday and it was excellent. They had closed at 230 we got there at 240 but they served us anyway. We had a clam back and ribs for an app and split the Saint Martin chicken for a main.

Hello, my partner and I are staying in Mont Vernon and there is a cat in very bad shape that we’ve been feeding every day. We can’t tell whether his jaw is broken or he has some other injury to his mouth but he has a wound that periodically is bleeding and some kind of respiratory infection. It breaks our heart to see an animal in this state. He is eating and follows us around but needs medical care. Is there any one on the French side that does vet care for situations like these?

Hey ik m48 alleen, wil vanavond ergens wat gaan eten en ik dacht aan Jax, iemand zin om mee te gaan? Of misschien de reggae avond bij Buccaneer.

Yes, I know the island is drivable, but I don’t even like to drive at home, so doing so on vacay is a nonstarter.

We’re a group of 8 staying on the French side. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. 🙏🏽

When I travel, I’ve had some of the best times hanging out and meeting people in divey bars. Is there anything like that in Saint Martin? Or bars that are off the beaten path? With decent food would be a bonus. Thank you.

Hi, i have a trip booked to visit St. Martin in September. I am checking the weather and it says it is about 32 degrees but could feel like it 43-45 degrees due to humidity.
Is weather bearable? Would it still be possible to enjoy and do activities on the island?

Thanks
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I’m a Canadian/ Kittician with my whole life in hospitality. Tending a bar in the Caribbean is nothing new to me. With that said. I’ve been to SXM many of times and it’s been my favourite island. I’ve been to many. And I can really see myself relocating.

If anyone here has experience in relocating or can point me in the right direction. A reddit or job posting site. Anything would be helpful! I’m also planning a trip spring to spend a week and physically drop off resumes if I must. Looking to move for Fall 2027 of all works out!

Not sure if this is the right reddit to be asking. But I am curious.

Hey, I’m looking to shop frequently over 8 days at the fish market in Marigot (La Cabane) and also the day we arrive at Simpson Bay Fish Market. We are staying in Grand Case. Should I plan on bargaining? (Edit: not bartering! Duh me)

Besides those two markets, are there others that I should know about? Or ways to get fish directly from the boats?

Thank you.

Hey, I googled for info but didn’t find much. How is the shore fishing at Grand Case and Happy Bay? Is there anywhere I can rent a rod and tackle and buy bait for a day or two?

Currently on a trip celebrating my 25th golden birthday in SXM and my fiance ordered this bouquet for me! Unfortunately, our trip is ending and we are leaving the island Saturday before noon. Would anyone be interested in picking up this bouquet to keep or gift to someone? I would hate for it to just be thrown out. We are located near Maho and will be available tomorrow for pickup!

Hello.

This is kind of a strange request but I’m hoping for any help At all.

I am trying to find a woman who lives in a homeless shelter there.

All she said was that her house was broken into in 2025 and with no where to go, she lives in a shelter for people that are not working. I don’t know where or even how true it is.

I tried googling shelters in Philipsburg but only 2 came up.

Could someone, anyone help please?

Any cool festivities happen here on full moons? 🌕

any restaurant recommendations like rainbow cafe? fun dj good food dancing on tables type if vibes pls help

We have been to St. Maarten a couple of times now. But for our next trip in September, we want to take a boat charter to Anguilla; however, we are staying in Grand Case this time. Are there any boat trips leaving from Grand Case during the slow season?

I have contacted a couple of charters, but they all seem to be close during this time. Ideally, we will want a shared charter.

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Heading to SXM next week, staying in Grand Case, will have rental car. My gal would like to do a sunset dinner cruise. Looking for the best combination of price, food quality, and preferably a smaller boat. That said, any thoughts would be great on the overall idea.

i’m going to sint marteen this weekend, solo, and i’m staying at beach hotel in simpson bay. I hate driving so, so I rather not drive on vacation. and I plan to drink a lot of the time sooooo yea. I also don’t want a driver, b/c I don’t plan to do a lot and think it would be a waste for just one person.And if I absolutely NEED to, I will get a taxi. I don’t mind paying.
I guess my question is, how safe is it walking around? I don’t mind walking up to 20 mins and back to get somewhere, but are their sidewalks? Or would I be walking in the road?

Voy a ir en septiembre a visitar SXM con mi mamá, hablamos español y un poco de inglés, me podrían dar sus recomendaciones

Hi all, Im coming to SXM for my 3rd time, in the past ive always stayed near the Maho area. This time im bringing 3 friends, we are all in our 20's so wanted to ask around and find out the best areas to stay in and to visit. We are looking for a good mix of Beach clubs and nightlife as we like to drink and wanted to avoid the more quiet areas. Ive read that the Dutch side has better nightlife, curious if thats true. Open to any and all suggestions/advice. Thanks in advance!