It has been over 5 years since we acted on our dream of owning in the Caribbean. The dream itself started many years ago and the dream and desire kept getting stronger with every Canadian winter that passed. Linda and I were born and raised on the Saskatchewan and Manitoba prairies. We thought 10 feet...
Year: 2019
Top 10 Mistakes when Buying a Home in the Caribbean
Here is a great article about cautions and advice when buying in the Caribbean. Is it your dream to own a piece of paradise? A lot of people do, and only a small percentage of people actually end up in their dream home. Buying a home in the Caribbean differs from what you might be...
Sint Maarten: #2 in Top 10 World Destinations!
Millennials are the demographic to watch. They drive a lot of trends and economies. They also love to travel and experience life to the fullest. This report was pulled from the App Hopper. Millennials will be visiting Sint Maarten in large numbers. And they will need to rent a place or stay in a hotel....
St. Maarten / St. Martin Real estate Market Trends
Everyone wants to know where the market will go. Who has the crystal ball? I believe that history, trends and global influences are our crystal ball. And all indications are we are headed to a balanced market and possibly an incredibly active one…. soon. Investor confidence is back without question. You can ask any qualified...
Things to do on Sint Maarten /Saint Martin SXM
Rather than ramble on on all the great things we love about our island, I am including what we feel are some of the best YouTube videos for you to review. Here they are in no particular order.
Shark Foundation launched with pledge to improve conservation
COLE BAY–Caribbean sharks have gained a new ally with the launch of SXM Shark Foundation on July 13, the eve of Shark Awareness Day 2019.The new foundation will work towards making St. Maarten a leading country for shark conservation and management in the wider Caribbean region and around the world. St. Maarten has a wealth...
“Calm, Unique Spa”… just one of the exciting new businesses sprouting after Irma
Hurricane Irma in 2017 destroyed a lot of homes, businesses, dreams and took precious lives. But out of the ashes, new hope and new beginnings have emerged… with a vengeance. #SXMSTRONG has real meaning. The island is preparing for what comes after a re-birth: Growth. That growth is fueled by the resilient nature of the...
Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Night & Bon Appétit!
St. Maarten – The FRIENDLY Island! I may sound like a broken record (that’s a warped or scratched vinyl disc that used to spin on a…. ) but this amazing island called Sint Maarten in the Caribbean is refreshingly friendly. Just like the license plate states! Yesterday we had lunch at the Carnival Village food...
Have you ever wonder about the Salt Ponds on St. Maarten / St. Martin?
By Mark Yokoyama You don’t need a lot to make salt. It takes seawater, a shallow pond and sunlight to evaporate the water. It takes a few months that are dry enough for evaporation to outpace whatever rain is falling. When salt was an industry on Sint Maarten / St. Martin, other things were added...

