Caribbean
Saint Martin
Our notebook to help you plan your trip to Saint Martin: the right season, where to stay and our ideas to make the most of it.
One island, two cultures: French side and Dutch side, with dozens of beaches a few minutes' drive apart.
Best weatherDuring the high season: blue skies, trade winds and turquoise sea, perfect for beaches and boat trips.
WÉ tip
No border to cross: you move freely between both sides of the island. With a car, you can try a different beach every day.
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Wéa answers about this destination: neighbourhoods, seasons, ideas.
When to go
Every season has its charm. Here's how to choose yours, depending on what you want to experience.
High season
Blue skies, trade winds and, in March, the Heineken Regatta, one of the biggest regattas in the Caribbean. And Carnival on the French side in February.
Gentle season
Warm sea, quiet beaches and lower prices, with Carnival on the Dutch side in late April-early May.
29 °C sea
The island is peaceful and prices at their lowest. It's hurricane season (mainly August to October): go for a flexible booking.
Where to stay
The right neighbourhood depends on what you're after. Here are our favourite places to stay.
Grand-Case
The food capital of the Caribbean: restaurants with your feet in the sand and Creole lolos by the water.
Ideal for food lovers and couples
Baie Orientale
A huge white-sand beach, beach bars and every water sport. The most festive vibe on the French side.
Ideal for beach life and atmosphere
Marigot
The capital of the French side: colourful market, marina and views of Fort Louis.
Ideal for shopping and getting around easily
Anse Marcel
A sheltered cove tucked between the hills, calm and intimate.
Ideal for peace and quiet and getaways for two
Simpson Bay et Maho
On the Dutch side, near the airport: restaurants, nightlife and the sight of planes skimming over Maho Beach.
Ideal for nightlife and buzz
Philipsburg
The Dutch capital: Front Street and its duty-free shops, and the big Great Bay beach.
Ideal for shopping and a beach in town
Our favourites
What we love there: its history, its landscapes, its flavours and its festivals. Take your time, it's all there to enjoy.
One island, two countries
Saint-Martin is the smallest island in the world shared by two nations: the French side in the north, Dutch Sint Maarten in the south. You cross from one to the other without a border.
Ideal for the curious
Maho Beach
On the Dutch side, planes pass just above the beach before landing at Princess Juliana Airport. A sight unique in the world; stay safely behind the fence.
Ideal for aviation fans
Pinel Island
A few minutes by boat from Cul-de-Sac, this little islet has calm, crystal-clear water, perfect for snorkelling, and beach shacks with your feet in the sand.
Ideal for a relaxing day
Grand Case and its lolos
Grand Case is nicknamed the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean. In the lolos, little seaside grills, try smoked chicken, ribs and lobster.
Ideal for food lovers
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