A Complete Guide to St. Maarten for First Time Visitors - [Everything You Need to Know] 

I was born on the dutch side of St. Martin and every time I was asked where I was from they thought I was crazy cause they never heard of it Thank you so much for making videos about the place, its good to see someone else from the island paradise

My husband and I just came back from the island we stayed on the French side at Secrets all inclusive and it was terrible. Beach was nice but landscape surrounding dry and brown, this hotel was terrible food and service and no entertainment so we checked out and went to Anguilla which was AMAZING. We stayed at Zemi beach house OMG so fantastic most beautiful beach and spa is top notch and sushi was the best ever. Their BBQ on Thursday nights was average. We went back to Sint Maarten and stayed at the Morgan we had a oceanfront suite view incredible, restaurant in the hotel Salt wasn’t that great for lunch or breakfast but there’s local places all around you can go, we went next door and ate dinner at. Sandbar it was good food and strong drink. A must is Skip Jacks, so good we went twice and good prices large portions. The Red Piano is a must we had so much fun and highly recommend. Wish we had more time to explore 7 days too short so we will return. Safe island nobody bothers you which we loved other islands we’ve been to your bombarded by people selling you all the same stuff or begging for money, this island is not like that. We even looked at your Anguilla video and went to the art studio you recommended the owner is so nice and helpful and we took your advice on a couple of other spots also, check out lux travels videos if your visiting Sint Maarten or Anguilla they were spot on with their recommendations. Thanks for your information it’s very helpful,

ALL of it was very informative! Makes me feel more confident to come now!! All the questions I had was answered beyond what i thought!!

We are coming to visit your beautiful island next month! Can't wait!!

This video came right on time! I'll be visiting your beautiful island very soon!

Thank you! Great tips and always the things I need to research before another Caribbean vacation. We always go to a different country/island. Love the Caribbean!

We are going there soon! Thanks for the tips.

your videos have been so helpful! Thank you

Excellent video…and you are correct…visitors will love either side of the island!!

Wow! Thanks for the tip about the power. I thought I was prepared with currency, COVID, and communication differences. Completely forgot about the voltage for the overnight in Marigot.

This was so informative 💕

Thank you soooooo much for this!!!!!!!! So helpful!

Beautiful content. I'll be visiting in June and looking forward🥰

I'll be traveling there in one month. So excited!

I'm headed to St. Marten with wife, sis and Aunt. looking forward to all your expertise and love your channel. very helpful

We arrived today in st martin Yippie sonesto resort.. loving it so far

So glad I found your videos. Will arrive in 10 days and will be there for at least 8 weeks. I am so excited and want to learn everything I can. I would love to do an island tour with you.

Love your accent. I’ve been doing a Caribbean tour for the last 6 months and your video is making me think St. Martin should be my next stop

Great video! I will be staying for 5 months starting in September doing an internship. I will definitely keep these tips in mind.

Sounds really amazing will defiantly brme taking a look soon ❤

Hello! I enjoyed this video and learned several things!

This is fantastic! My husband and I are visiting for the first time early August for our anniversary! This is very helpful and I plan to book your island tour if you’re available! Thanks sis!! XOXO

Yes, this video was very informative. I will use all your information for my trip (the Dutch side) in 2 weeks. I will check with my family if they would like a tour, So I will probably be in touch. Thanks

This was actually helpful

Great job!!! See you next weekend

We’re here March 26 2022. Loving it! Love your video❣️

Thank you. This was very helpful. I would like to know more about tipping on excursions.

Very nice Riselle! 🙏☀️ hope you are well! X

Thank you for making these videos

Very helpful video posted by a charming ambassador!

Thanks for this video, TIG!!! You give us such great information💛 I’ll be visiting via Royal Caribbean in May & was wondering about how long of a drive is it from the port to Loterie Farms?

thanks for sering video I like this video

Many thanks for the valuable information, much appreciated. I would like to ask your honest opinion if there's really any way to avoid mosquitos in St. Martin, as I am particularly prone to bites and allergic, which can turn a holiday quickly into a nightmare for me.

Hi! I stumbled upon your channel and it is awesome! I am visiting the island in December and look for recommendations on where to stay. I want to be near nightlife/good happy hours but don’t want to hear planes all day. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you!

Right On Moving there myself coming down in July 2024

Thank you when it came to the adapters thank you

I love your videos

Thank you so much! I’m wondering where can I take a folkloric dance class or indulge in cultural activities?

Great video! I will be there in a few weeks time. How is the Lowlands section of SXM? Is is close to a lot of things/activities?

Good evening, great information! We will be on island for about 48 hours before we get on the boat. We want to hit a couple beaches, a couple restaurants and maybe the casino. Do you recommend we rent a car or just take taxis everywhere we want to go?

Thank you for the amazing tips, I am coming to St Maarten for my International Event in Early September. I will arrive mid to late August and would love a tour to get me in the spirit of the Island. I would love to make contact with further details about my arrival.

Hi.. just booked my trip to Island in November 6th for 5 nights. Is that good time ? Am I taking a risk with the hurricane season ? Thank you !!!❤

Your video ws truly interesting. But, how come the dutch side is not using the Euro?

Hello!! omg thanks for all information, my husband and I are booking a Hotel with transport from airport, but we didnt found it, so have you some recomendation to use public transport from Juliana airport or taxi?

Hey. im enjoying your videos. THinking of visiting next week but im a little hesistant because of rain. Does the rain usually come as a quick downpour or is the grey and can rain for days on end in september? There is a deal for 1700$ canadian dollars for an all inclusive at Sonesta Maho.

Thank you

We will be arriving May 19th and want to know if there are any festivals or any cooking classes to take while we r there?

Hi! Are there any water problem like in Guadalupe, i mean water cuts?

This was very helpful.. are there any Covid restrictions

Hi I’m going to be visiting in December, can’t choose between the sides. Which beach is the most beautiful and can I book excursions in grand cas?

Hi I will be traveling to there in June. I would like to know can I buy Sea Moss and if so how much to bring back to the U.S.? Thanks Cheryl

We will be visiting in a month. We are wondering are small collapsible beach tents allowed on beaches? We are thinking just heading to Great Bay Beach.

Hello Riiselle! I’m Gina and my husband and I are coming to Sint Maarten via a cruise in December. Are you still giving tours of the island? We believe that would be the most effective way to see the island for the six hours we will be there. Thanks!

Thank you for sharing.. Are there not any native foods dishes or has Europe washed that all out?

Just got back, going back in a couple months. We found that the French side accepted credit cards more than the Dutch side but atms are readily available all over. We have stayed on both sides of the island and love them both for their own flair. My big advice is don't just eat burger and fries. DO eat the Creole island cuisine at the LOLOs (Locally owed/Locally operated). We had Creole curry, especially at Friar's Bay, that was out of this world! Oh and we loved the roosters crowing in the morning near our airbnb.

Hello! Is the noise from the airplanes and the airport on the Dutch side very loud at night? I’m concerned if it will keep us awake at night if we decide to visit here.

Thanks for the video. I will be coming to the Island in 2 weeks from the US. If I use US dollars will the change back be in US dollars? Is it best to use cash or card?

Greetings from Germany, how are you doing? We're visiting St Maarten & Anguilla next April and your videos have provided some great info. Could you please let me know if Euro's are accepted on both islands? Dankeschön.

All info was interesting. If we decide to go, we will contact you for your tour and advise..

Hi im going to travel october 2022 for my birthday is there any guess house i can go im coming from the island of antigua

How do I get fron the cruise por Philipsburg to the french part?

I have a cruise booked and every port of call I know for sure I can use my birth certificate to cruise except St. Maarten. Do I need to have a passport cruise to Philipsburg St Maarten?

One thing I would add is to avoid arriving in Philipsburg by ferry! I guess the cruise liners are processed much faster but you get off the ferry from Statia or Saba and it can be 1.5 hours to process thru immigrations, all the while lined up on a concrete dock with no shade from the midday sun. Immigrations on Statia and Saba are fast and efficient but oh my god the officers at the marina are ridiculously slow and bad-tempered. I will fly if I have to visit again.

I thought the information about the plugs was great. How do we contact you to book an island tour?

Hi Riselle, I came to ur island in December for my birthday and travelled solo and used Johnn's tours and had a great time. This time I am asking for someone, but didn't u mention u were originally from the island of Antigua or St Lucia? I ask becz I am trying to get infor for St Lucia to some friends who will be visiting there in July. Let me know. Hope you are doing well. :)

Hi Riselle! Visiting Sint Maarten in a few days. My question is regarding the health forms /proof of vaccination/ negative Covid test (PCR), etc. There was so much information on the site and I got a little turned around. 🤦🏽‍♀️ please assist. Thanks!

I purchase a trip to go there in June to celebrate my husband 62 B-day but i am very concerned becuse i hear we need to get permission to visit? also i need to purchase travel insurance? and also bring a negative test of covid ? my husband and I are been vaccinated with all of the doses up to include the booster shots. I have send emails to the st marteen goverment web site asking abou tte requirements but no one answer! if i don't hear or get clarification soon i will have to cancel this trip PLEASE HELP!

Coming from canada. Can i buy a sim card there in st martin with a data plan and can you tell me about which one they sell and how much?

Excellent video. I would like to know information about transportation (bus). Greetings from Costa Rica. 🇨🇷 I'll be in Sint Maarten January 31 to February 3.

What about cell phone service on the island?

Would you recommend going in July?

Is there anything for two 16yrs boys to do? I don't want them to be bored

Okay but can you ecplain me something. Im dutch, ive never heard of nafl currency. Ehat is this? And also why is us dollar and english language so accepted on dutch side? Is it noy judt the american side then

Hiiii. Is there a place in Sint Maarten that rents a bike?

Huh barking dogs? That’s a weird little thing I’d never think about. Are there more dogs in the Caribbean?

I love the analogy re barking dogs. I dnt understand how visitors always have crazy high expectations lol

Greetings, Can you do a short talk on vegan restaurants?

Do you do private tours?

What about renting a car? Is it necessary?

See you all again friends, how are you friends....••hopefully always healthy, always cheerful in everyday life......

Girls trip in two weeks!

Best Restaurant: D WAYS!!!!!

Pretty 😍

You forgot to talk about the weather

I surprised about the barking dogs ,

So tell us...if marijuana became legal would you smoke?

Need a updated Covid policy

Lo único que no me gusta es que sean tan exigentes con la pronunciación del nombre de la Isla cuando uno habla otro idioma, es como no dar chance a equivocarse. Es como exigir a un Francés que pronuncie bien mi nombre. So weird!

Damn!!! The colonizers separate this island🙄