In 2017 we were on a track for what was a record year in real estate on the island, however it was cut short just before high season by Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6th, 2017. That had been almost 10 years since the last boom market on our island of Sint Maarten. The island recovered...
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What Language do they speak on St. Maarten / St. Martin?
Many ask this question, so here is the answer! We are an incredibly diverse and multi-cultural island; the best way to be! Information from Wikipedia/Jan/2020
2020 Sint Maarten / Saint Martin Events Calendar
Carib Beer has launched the 2020 Events Calendar! An excellent planning tool for your vacation on Sint Maarten / Saint Martin / SXM. Check out the full calendar on www.shta.com/events. See you soon!
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...
Reasons for buying Beach front Real estate in the Caribbean
Sint Maarten / Saint Martin is not just an amazing tourist destination… it is the perfect place to retire or spend the cold months of the year, or even a few extra months after the snow is gone. This is why beach front real estate Caribbean is so special. You can spend as little as...