Two nations, one island, infinite glamour — St. Maarten/St. Martin is the Caribbean's most cosmopolitan playground. The French side seduces with Belmond La Samanna, Grand Case's gourmet boulevard, and St. Barths-level sophistication. The Dutch side pulsates with vibrant casinos, Maho Beach plane-spotting, and a yacht-filled Simpson Bay. VIPMAKKI unlocks the best of both worlds on this extraordinary dual-nation island.
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Belmond La Samanna on Baie Longue is the island's crown jewel — a French-side legend with private villas cascading down to one of the Caribbean's most beautiful beaches, an infinity pool that seems to merge with the sea, and the island's finest dining. La Playa Orient Bay brings boutique chic to the French side's most vibrant beach. Holland House in Philipsburg delivers Dutch-side elegance with a prime waterfront location. The Morgan Resort in Simpson Bay offers Maho Beach runway views and a rooftop pool.
Baie Longue icon. Private villas. French-side legend.
Orient Beach. Boutique chic. Vibrant French style.
Philipsburg waterfront. Dutch-side elegance.
Simpson Bay. Rooftop pool. Maho Beach runway views.
Grand Case on the French side is the "Gourmet Capital of the Caribbean" — a single boulevard dense with exceptional French-Caribbean restaurants. Le Pressoir delivers refined French gastronomy in an intimate bistro setting. L'Auberge Gourmande occupies a charming Creole cottage with classic French cuisine. Bistrot Caraïbes serves lobster thermidor that draws diners from across the island. Emilio's on the Dutch side offers contemporary Caribbean cuisine in a historic plantation house.
Grand Case. Refined French. Intimate bistro.
Creole cottage. Classic French. Grand Case charm.
Legendary lobster. Grand Case. French-Caribbean.
Historic plantation. Contemporary Caribbean. Rum bar.
Maho Beach delivers one of the Caribbean's most unique spectacles — aircraft landing just feet above sunbathers as they approach Princess Juliana International Airport. Orient Bay on the French side is the island's St. Tropez with beach clubs and European glamour. Cupecoy Beach offers secluded limestone-cliff coves. VIPMAKKI arranges private beach setups with butler service, day charters to Anguilla, and helicopter transfers between the Dutch and French sides for a true dual-nation luxury experience.
December through April is peak season with perfect weather and the liveliest atmosphere across both sides. May through July offers excellent value with fewer crowds. The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta in March is the Caribbean's largest sailing event. August through November has the best rates with hurricane season flexibility. The dual-nation island pulses year-round.
Our concierge team's most-requested St. Maarten experiences.
An oceanfront villa at Belmond La Samanna with private infinity pool, dedicated butler, and a Michelin-trained private chef preparing a multi-course tasting menu as the sun sets over Baie Longue. Includes a couples' spa journey at the cliffside wellness sanctuary.
Private chauffeur through Grand Case — the Gourmet Capital of the Caribbean — with a multi-course progressive dinner at Le Pressoir, Bistrot Caraïbes, and L'Auberge Gourmande. Preceded by a sunset catamaran sail with champagne and fresh ceviche.
Private yacht charter to Anguilla's Shoal Bay for a day of powdery sand and snorkeling. Return to St. Maarten for the Heineken Regatta weekend with VIP race-viewing deck access, champagne reception, and an after-party at a Simpson Bay marina club.
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