Dec–Apr tends to combine better weather, sea and tour operations to enjoy beaches, islands and water experiences on this route.
ST MAARTEN & SAINT MARTIN · BEACHES + GASTRONOMY
ST. MAARTEN & SAINT-MARTIN — ONE ISLAND, TWO WORLDS
Two Caribbean cultures sharing the same island.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEDec–Apr
EXPERIENCEBeaches + Gastronomy
COUNTRYSt Maarten & Saint Martin
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Philipsburg → Maho → Marigot → Grand Case → Orient Bay
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Philipsburg beaches and coves
2Navigation in Maho
3Marigot coastal landscapes
4Snorkeling and sea
5Sunset by the sea
6Islands and viewpoints
Two Caribbean cultures sharing the same island. The combination of Philipsburg and Orient Bay gives the itinerary an identity that doesn't depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Philipsburg
Philipsburg opens the trip with regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Philipsburg.
DAY 2
Philipsburg → Maho
Moving from Philipsburg to Maho. After arrival, the day opens up to local ingredients, restaurants and Maho's culinary tradition.
DAY 3
Maho — local experience
Maho gets a full day of Maho markets, producers and flavors.
DAY 4
Maho → Marigot
Departure from Maho towards Marigot, where upon arrival you can start exploring the markets, producers and flavors of Marigot.
DAY 5
Marigot → Grand Case
The journey leaves Marigot and heads to Grand Case, with the rest of the day focused on regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Grand Case.
DAY 6
Grand Case → Orient Bay
The route between Grand Case and Orient Bay changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter Orient Bay's local ingredients, restaurants and culinary tradition.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Sea, islands and coastal landscapes as the center of the trip. The sequence between Philipsburg and Orient Bay gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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