Comments on: The Island Of Sint Maarten/Saint-Martin: A Gateway To The Caribbean

By: Denise Bolds

Denise Bolds — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:30:54 +0000

Hello!
I visited SMX twice this year and it is wonderful. I’m sorry you felt underwhelmed. I was able to Jet ski and beach hop for the entire five day stay was amazing. I stayed at Ocean bay resort and it is away from all of the commercialism. I rented a car during my stay and yes there’s some traffic but driving was fun with the traffic circled and only ONE traffic light on the island! I know this is only your opinion but I ate food like a queen during my entire stay. I will happily go back if I could!

By: Lynn Masse

Lynn Masse — Tue, 10 May 2022 12:17:13 +0000

I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy your time on what I call my second home. I’ve been traveling to St Maarten since 1988 and I consider this island a wonderful place to stay. Your dining experiences tell me, you didn’t go to the amazing restaurants they have there. The food in many locations is outstanding and by far, the best I’ve experienced in the Caribbean…and I’m considered by many, a food snob AND have traveled to over a dozen of the islands, multiple times. For those of you reading this, please don’t let this article taint your decision to not travel here. St Maarten/St Martin has the friendliest people, beautiful beaches, fantastic food and some really great night life, unlike most of the other islands that roll up their sidewalks at 10 pm. Yes, it can be congested, but that’s because soooo many people go there because it’s a fabulous place to travel!! If it was barren, no one would go! St Maarten is Heaven on earth!! Since Hurricane Irma, this island has come back SO strong and boasts many new locations and some older ones are better than they were prior to that horrific day! These people are strong and so grateful for travelers coming there to boos their economy! I’ve had people joke that I have a PHD in St Maarten! . I love my island home and I don’t even own a home there!! YET! #SXMFOREVER

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Sun, 08 May 2022 15:34:15 +0000

In reply to Walter P. Thank you for your recommendations.

By: Himanshu

Himanshu — Sat, 07 May 2022 05:52:45 +0000

I am sure Saint Martin must have been a unique experience for you. Beaches looks clean and beautiful. Commercialization is killing many beautiful spot but we have to live with it and find our own off beat destinations.

By: Chantelle

Chantelle — Fri, 06 May 2022 18:29:56 +0000

Ive only been to St Martin and Sint Maarten one time and I enjoyed it. I do admit that I’m not a fan of all of the casinos on the Dutch side, but I loved the beaches and the people were all so incredibly kind. I had fun visiting an outdoor market on the French side, and practicing my high school French skills. The traffic was indeed awful, which is to be expected when there is only one major road, but they were also working the road, and it was dreadful. I appreciate your honest opinions, not every place will fit every person’s style and likes, and I love reading various opinions. Also, I love conch, and that did not look great in your photo, I would have been super bummed about that, Bahamian Conch has us spoiled

By: Joanne Schulze

Joanne Schulze — Fri, 06 May 2022 13:43:22 +0000

This is the worst review of the most beautiful island. The people are amazing and they weren’t even mentioned. You missed the heart and soul if the island. 2 days does not give you any idea about the island. Too bad for you. It’s got sooooo much more to offer. You missed the boat on this one.

By: Ada

Ada — Fri, 06 May 2022 01:47:28 +0000

The beaches certainly look stunning! But considering all the places I’ve never been in the Caribbean, I might wait for a while before I hit up Saint Marten for a visit.

By: Walter P

Walter P — Fri, 06 May 2022 00:42:34 +0000

In reply to Roxanne. Petite Plage (a Grand Case beach) has become a favorite of ours. Fine dining in GC: Spiga, La Villa, Le Cottage, Le Pressoir, L’Auberge Gourmand, and many more. Local places: Aux Coin des Amis, Sky’s the Limit, Talknofvthe Town, Scooby’s, The Rib Shack.

By: Walter P

Walter P — Fri, 06 May 2022 00:35:24 +0000

I think you missed the whole point of Sint Maarten and St. Martin. I don’t know where you ate, but It is the Gourmet Capital of the Caribbean. World-class restaurants and wonderful family-owned local places. There are a huge variety of beaches, some quiet and private and Orient. If you didn’t go down to the beach or Orient Village for dinner, maybe you should not be blogging your very limited opinion. You also didn’t interact with the people of The Friendly Island which make it very special. The local friends we’ve developed over the years are very special and friendly! I have been to Anguilla many times and the other two neighboring islands also.

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Thu, 05 May 2022 20:27:11 +0000

Thank you for your positive review.
I’m jotting down places you mentioned.