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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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...
Recycling on SXM
Efforts to lessen the amount of garbage ending up on the burgeoning landfill continue thanks to a partnership between Tropical Shipping, recycling company All Caribbean and St. Maarten Recycling NV. Locally expired canned sodas and beers and cardboard are collected and shipped off-island by Tropical Shipping. The current load from St. Maarten consists of some...
Villa Amalia. St. Maarten’s Flagship Villa
Villa Amalia, St. Maarten
Island Dreams Realty is an “Award winning brand!”
Linda and I are thrilled to have been nominated and win “Best Brand” for Island Dreams NV (Realty Company) from the amazing New York magazine Hudson Valley Style. It was a long time in the making, and we thank Max for always delivering what we envision! Thank you Max and Dino!