Excellent video of one my favorite places in the world. Looks like you had fun! You're right about the Dutch side being the more commercialized half. Orient Beach is definitely a nude beach on one side...and what has been seen cannot be unseen! Next time you go, be sure to take the ferry to Anguilla and then go to East Shoal Bay Beach -- it will blow your mind at how nice it is there. All you need to go is your passport, since Anguilla is British. It was ~$50 round trip last time we were there and It's totally worth it. Shoal Bay often rated one of the Top 10 beaches in the world and for good reason!
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the video! It truly means a lot to me. And thank you for sharing your favorite spot and the ferry suggestion. I'll definitely check it out next time I'm in the area. Thanks again!
Fun fact - if you go to the website for the Port of Sint Maarten, there is a schedule that shows when the cruise ships will be in port. Then you can plan around the crowds and you'll know when you'll have less competition for your activities. (Thanks for that tidbit, Riselle.) Also, U.S. visitors won't need power adapters on the Dutch side as they use U.S. standards.
To expand on a few points in your view: Caribbean Travel season is typically December to March or April it's when things tend to be more expensive for most Caribbean islands. Summer months aren't as busy and because it's hurricane season alot of things cost less and more private, also islands from Anguilla to Antigua might get tropical waves ( quick passing showers )... As regards other islands Anguilla, St Barts, and Saba make great day trips via ferry. Fun Fact about the French and Dutch sides: the actually had different curfews during the pandemic, on was 8pm and the other 10pm, regarding the Jet blast, it more dangerous for people trying to hold on to the fence, people have been blown in traffic, on the pavement where they can get injured or worse. On the beach it just pushes you on the water and blows away anything on the ground. As I was watching your initial video the rougher seas are more on the Atlantic side than Caribbean side. Y'all did a lot of beach hoping I was hoping to see y'all do more activities like ziplineing and tubing which are a must. Finally if y'all return to St. Maarten and go over to St. Barts there is a spot to watch noncommercal planes land, these little planes come in so low down hill that you literally have to duck to avoid "possibly" getting hit by their wheels.
Thank you for your detailed feedback! I appreciate you expanding on the points I mentioned in the video. It's great to know more about the Caribbean travel season and the differences between the French and Dutch sides. I'll keep your suggestions in mind for future videos!
Just to clarify. There is officially two clothing optional beaches. Part of Orient Beach on one end of it. And Cupecoy Beach which is where you were.(Just be aware those caves can collapse every once in awhile) It is European and yes you will see a lot of toplessness Mainly on the French side There is a couple of other beaches that might have some unofficial clothing optional spots, but Orient Beach and coupecoy Beach are your main ones.
I’m deadddd! At the 1:10 minute mark you’re leaving your Airbnb and my eyes popped out! OMG! That’s exactly where my wife and I stayed last summer (August, 2023). You leave the apartment, cross the street to the parking lot, and just beyond the lot is a large athletic field and cinder running track. But I was thinking no way they were in the same place, and then you do the accommodations piece at the 5:30 time stamp and I’m like, “Yup! That’s it!” In fact, your shot of the pool from the balcony was almost exactly the same as our view, so your Airbnb must’ve been in the apartment next to the one we stayed in. The capsized boat in the water of the private beach confirmed it. Crazy! Small world. My wife and I have been to SXM four times and we were seriously considering being expats upon retiring. It’s a beautiful and friendly island. We love it. Great video! God bless you two. 🙏🏼
Wow, what a coincidence! It's amazing how small the world can be, especially when it comes to travel. Glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back some great memories!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Saint Martin is truly a stunning island with its unique blend of Dutch and French culture. The landscape, mountains, and beaches are definitely a sight to behold. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Next time when you come do the hills. There are lot of trails to do hiking and there is the LOTTERY FARM on the French side zip lining up to the highest peak on the entire island and also the Rain forest adventure on the dutch side There is a lot more to see. So do come back 🙃
LOTTERY FARM is GREAT and definitely a semi-secret gem. Super relaxing pool. And a great place to see the wild monkeys frolic in THEIR natural habitat.
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Been wanting to visit for 3 years now. I was thinking about going this year for my birthday. I started bingeing most of your videos Saturday night into Sunday evening. After getting to your ST Maarten Vlog, I decided to make the trip and I’m getting ready to go to St Maarten on Feb 21-26, after spending a few days in Medellín. It doesn’t seem you go out at night to party, Any advice for the night life? Maybe chill lounge for people watching with great views? Mrs. Chew good drinks? Thanks for sharing your travel adventures!
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Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that the video could provide you with some helpful tips for your anniversary surprise. Wishing you both a wonderful celebration in July!
Greetings from Germany, I really enjoyed your videos about Sint Maarten and we are looking forward to visiting in April. Thanks for all of the tips. All the best and keep those videos coming.
That's awesome! Glad you found a great price and that my kayaking tip was helpful. Traveling with an inflatable kayak sounds like a smart way to save some money while still enjoying the experience!
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Great video we are going on a cruise shortly and will be visiting St Martin so will defo look at the zip wire and rum tour. Thanks for the recommendation.
Honestly, the zip line is a little anticlimactic. Obviously it’s exciting, but it’s over before you know it (naturally). Truth be told, my wife and I enjoyed the slow assent to the top on the chairlift more than the zip line down because you have time to really enjoy the scenery and views.
Hi, thanks for all the great info. My husband an I are in Sint-Maarten right now and we are trying to rent a car. Prices are very expensive. Can you suggest a place to rent a car please. Sylvia
My friend had a layover in St Martin , because of bad weather she was bumped off of her flight ,..... She was left to fence for herself .. the airport personnel were heartless ..... She is disabled, in a wheel chair ...... She was wheeled onto the curb with no one to direct her to a hotel .... She had to call home for assistance ....
Thank you so much for your suggestion! I really appreciate your input. Celebrating my 30th birthday in September sounds like a fantastic idea. We actually went in September and had an amazing time.
Respectfully, September is great for relaxation and romance. If you want a quiet birthday September is great. If you want to party and turnup then Dec -May is a great time to go. A lot of places are closed Sept/Oct. and it's relatively empty.
Peace&blessings Thank You for your informed video. I am visiting Sint Maarten soon In next week in upper PrinceQuarters. I am unable to Google the Right car rental place you suggested- on a budget - the ones suggested by abnb are not in budget? Any other contact source for your experience or suggestion. Greatly appreciated
Thank you for reaching out and supporting, my wife and I made an explore st maarten guide with lots of information to stay on budget, activities, food recommendations and so much more. Check it out below chewstoexplore.com/product/explore-saint-martin-sint-maarten-travel-guide/
Arrived today and yes it’s very easy. Two lanes so far most of the time but we just went to one side of the island where the market is . We still have 6 days to go.
Thanks for your comment! I went in September and there was indeed a lot of seaweed. I'm not sure if there's a season without it, but it's always good to be prepared for some seaweed fun!
Thank you for watching! All of the details are linked in my St Martin Travel Guide. chewstoexplore.com/product/explore-saint-martin-sint-maarten-travel-guide/
My wife and I have always used Enterprise. You can easily catch a shuttle from the airport directly to the rental location on the main Dutch-side thoroughfare.
There are no casinos on the french side... only dutch side Nudity is only allowed on the beaches of french side. St. Maarten uses 3 currencies: National money is called guilders, but we also use dollars & euros. Places do not close during any season unless its a public holiday. ....... Yess...........St.maarten is home to the steepest zipline in the world.
40+ recs included in our St Martin/Maarten guide chewstoexplore.com/product/explore-saint-martin-sint-maarten-travel-guide/
Excellent video of one my favorite places in the world. Looks like you had fun! You're right about the Dutch side being the more commercialized half. Orient Beach is definitely a nude beach on one side...and what has been seen cannot be unseen! Next time you go, be sure to take the ferry to Anguilla and then go to East Shoal Bay Beach -- it will blow your mind at how nice it is there. All you need to go is your passport, since Anguilla is British. It was ~$50 round trip last time we were there and It's totally worth it. Shoal Bay often rated one of the Top 10 beaches in the world and for good reason!
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the video! It truly means a lot to me. And thank you for sharing your favorite spot and the ferry suggestion. I'll definitely check it out next time I'm in the area. Thanks again!
Fun fact - if you go to the website for the Port of Sint Maarten, there is a schedule that shows when the cruise ships will be in port. Then you can plan around the crowds and you'll know when you'll have less competition for your activities. (Thanks for that tidbit, Riselle.) Also, U.S. visitors won't need power adapters on the Dutch side as they use U.S. standards.
To expand on a few points in your view: Caribbean Travel season is typically December to March or April it's when things tend to be more expensive for most Caribbean islands. Summer months aren't as busy and because it's hurricane season alot of things cost less and more private, also islands from Anguilla to Antigua might get tropical waves ( quick passing showers )... As regards other islands Anguilla, St Barts, and Saba make great day trips via ferry. Fun Fact about the French and Dutch sides: the actually had different curfews during the pandemic, on was 8pm and the other 10pm, regarding the Jet blast, it more dangerous for people trying to hold on to the fence, people have been blown in traffic, on the pavement where they can get injured or worse. On the beach it just pushes you on the water and blows away anything on the ground. As I was watching your initial video the rougher seas are more on the Atlantic side than Caribbean side. Y'all did a lot of beach hoping I was hoping to see y'all do more activities like ziplineing and tubing which are a must. Finally if y'all return to St. Maarten and go over to St. Barts there is a spot to watch noncommercal planes land, these little planes come in so low down hill that you literally have to duck to avoid "possibly" getting hit by their wheels.
Thank you for your detailed feedback! I appreciate you expanding on the points I mentioned in the video. It's great to know more about the Caribbean travel season and the differences between the French and Dutch sides. I'll keep your suggestions in mind for future videos!
Where in St. Barts is the non commercial plane spot?
@@servantstudios Gustaf III Airport
Just to clarify. There is officially two clothing optional beaches. Part of Orient Beach on one end of it. And Cupecoy Beach which is where you were.(Just be aware those caves can collapse every once in awhile)
It is European and yes you will see a lot of toplessness Mainly on the French side There is a couple of other beaches that might have some unofficial clothing optional spots, but Orient Beach and coupecoy Beach are your main ones.
I really appreciate your detailed input! It’s helpful to know the official spots and the safety tips. Enjoying the sun responsibly is key!
AnGUILla is always open in high or low season and we have the best beaches 😊
We will have to go back to see more!
September is our butterfly season
I’m deadddd! At the 1:10 minute mark you’re leaving your Airbnb and my eyes popped out! OMG! That’s exactly where my wife and I stayed last summer (August, 2023). You leave the apartment, cross the street to the parking lot, and just beyond the lot is a large athletic field and cinder running track. But I was thinking no way they were in the same place, and then you do the accommodations piece at the 5:30 time stamp and I’m like, “Yup! That’s it!” In fact, your shot of the pool from the balcony was almost exactly the same as our view, so your Airbnb must’ve been in the apartment next to the one we stayed in. The capsized boat in the water of the private beach confirmed it. Crazy! Small world. My wife and I have been to SXM four times and we were seriously considering being expats upon retiring. It’s a beautiful and friendly island. We love it. Great video! God bless you two. 🙏🏼
Wow, what a coincidence! It's amazing how small the world can be, especially when it comes to travel. Glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back some great memories!
My husband and I flew in and stayed 5 days also after coming on a cruise, that was one of our favorite vacations
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s always nice to hear about others enjoying the journey just as much as we did.
My island ❤ Hope you enjoyed your stay! You next stay should be for carnival 🎉 best time ever guaranteed!
Glad to hear you had a great time on my island! Just remember, what happens at carnival, stays at carnival...unless it ends up on my UA-cam channel! 😉
The white butterflies was a gift to your love❤ I love unexpected moments like that.
That's so sweet! Unexpected moments like that make life even more special.
We are here now, just arrive few hours ago. Watching your you tube channel to find out what we should do.
Thank you for tuning in! I appreciate you checking out the channel for some ideas on what to do during your visit.
Just booked a trip for the bday coming up. This video is right on time. Great info. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that the video was timely for your trip planning.
Haha the guy on the cliff 😂 Awesome video guys! Super useful and appreciated 🙏🏻
Haha I was not expecting that, got quite the surprise!
You didn't mention what months are "wet" and which ones are "dry". Please advise
Thank you so much for the support of our channel. Do a quick google search and you can find that information.
Saint Martin looks beautiful😍🥰✌️, island of 2 different nation, the dutch and french side. I love the landscape, mountains, beach. Thanks For Sharing.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Saint Martin is truly a stunning island with its unique blend of Dutch and French culture. The landscape, mountains, and beaches are definitely a sight to behold. Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!
Next time when you come do the hills. There are lot of trails to do hiking and there is the LOTTERY FARM on the French side zip lining up to the highest peak on the entire island and also the Rain forest adventure on the dutch side There is a lot more to see. So do come back 🙃
Thank you so much for the continued support and love to our channel! It truly means the world to us! We definitely want to come back and see more!
LOTTERY FARM is GREAT and definitely a semi-secret gem. Super relaxing pool. And a great place to see the wild monkeys frolic in THEIR natural habitat.
love your vids you helped with my atl trip and I'm taking notes for my next
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Im from St Maarten and this is nice video
Thank you so much!
How much spending money should you bring during the summer? Are excursions expensive?
Check out our full video on our channel with all of those details!
This is the second video by you two that I've seen. OUTSTANDING !!!
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@9:45 u went for a sunset but got a full moon instead 😂
Hahah now thats a great comment. I definitely was not expecting that.
Very informative video. I also watched your other. Im booked to be there this September. Was there any nightlife?
I’m also curious to know this. I plan on going in September too so I need to know 😅😅
Thanks for the support to our channel. At this time of the year it is low season. So from our experience not too much night life
Thanks for the support to our channel. At this time of the year it is low season. So from our experience not too much night life
Awesome video! Thank you for all the information! ❤️
Glad it was helpful!
Been wanting to visit for 3 years now. I was thinking about going this year for my birthday. I started bingeing most of your videos Saturday night into Sunday evening. After getting to your ST Maarten Vlog, I decided to make the trip and I’m getting ready to go to St Maarten on Feb 21-26, after spending a few days in Medellín. It doesn’t seem you go out at night to party, Any advice for the night life? Maybe chill lounge for people watching with great views? Mrs. Chew good drinks? Thanks for sharing your travel adventures!
Thank you for the support to our channel. We have a lot of recommendations including nightlife in St Martin in our travel guide you can find here chewstoexplore.com/product/explore-saint-martin-sint-maarten-travel-guide/
Great video. Looking to suprise the wife for our Anniversary in July. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that the video could provide you with some helpful tips for your anniversary surprise. Wishing you both a wonderful celebration in July!
Greetings from Germany, I really enjoyed your videos about Sint Maarten and we are looking forward to visiting in April. Thanks for all of the tips. All the best and keep those videos coming.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the videos and found the tips helpful. Have a fantastic trip to Sint Maarten in April!
🤣🤣🤣 not expected at sunset 😂😂😂
Haha I was not either
Just found a great price to go there. Thanks for the kayaking tip! Debating on traveling with my inflatable to possibly save money.
That's awesome! Glad you found a great price and that my kayaking tip was helpful. Traveling with an inflatable kayak sounds like a smart way to save some money while still enjoying the experience!
Great video. Thank you. I hope I don’t see any superheros when I go there soon.
Haha I hope you dont run into any but if you do please get their autograph. Your support means a lot to me. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
Thank you! My family will be going to the Dutch side in a couple months!
Thank you so much for your support! I'm glad my video could help you plan your trip. Have a fantastic time in the Dutch side!
Fantastic video. Thank you so much!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Rainy season and dry season
Absolutely agree!
Great video ! Thanks for sharing! Would you have any recommendations for an air b and b for the French side of the island?
Check out our travel guide for details!
Great review, visiting soon and cannot wait.
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Great video we are going on a cruise shortly and will be visiting St Martin so will defo look at the zip wire and rum tour. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Honestly, the zip line is a little anticlimactic. Obviously it’s exciting, but it’s over before you know it (naturally). Truth be told, my wife and I enjoyed the slow assent to the top on the chairlift more than the zip line down because you have time to really enjoy the scenery and views.
Very very helpful. Will check out Rum tour and care rentals.
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You’re great! Thanks for the info.
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Love your videos-most informative!
Glad you like them!
Really nice video. Thank you. PS you two are so cute together!
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Do you need to fill an ED Card for Sint Maarten
Yes, you do need to fill out an ED Card for Sint Maarten. It's part of the entry requirements, so make sure to have it ready before your trip!
Hi, thanks for all the great info. My husband an I are in Sint-Maarten right now and we are trying to rent a car. Prices are very expensive. Can you suggest a place to rent a car please. Sylvia
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Did you go to Lotterie Farm and hike to the top of Pic Paradise?
Lotterie farm was not open at the time we were there. so we did not
Great video and you guys are adorable!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
My friend had a layover in St Martin , because of bad weather she was bumped off of her flight ,..... She was left to fence for herself .. the airport personnel were heartless ..... She is disabled, in a wheel chair ......
She was wheeled onto the curb with no one to direct her to a hotel .... She had to call home for assistance ....
So sad to hear all of that! Very dissapointing
Do you think it’s a good idea for my 30th birthday? In September. Any other recommendations?
Thank you so much for your suggestion! I really appreciate your input. Celebrating my 30th birthday in September sounds like a fantastic idea. We actually went in September and had an amazing time.
Respectfully, September is great for relaxation and romance. If you want a quiet birthday September is great. If you want to party and turnup then Dec -May is a great time to go. A lot of places are closed Sept/Oct. and it's relatively empty.
Hi
You all mixed up our flags on different sides of the island.
You guys are really cool, and good video btw
Your comment made our day! It means a lot to hear such positive feedback.
Thanks for your informative video 👍🏾
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what company did you rent your car from?
Check out our St martin travel guide for more details chewstoexplore.com/product/explore-saint-martin-sint-maarten-travel-guide/
Did you all have service when driving around to be able to navigate through Google or Apple Maps?
We are here now and we are using the iPhone navigation . We paid Att for the service here 12$ a day.
Yes we have t mobile which gave us free International dats
I would information on that Airbnb that you stayed in please if that is possible? Thanks
Yes we have it linked in our st martin travel guide chewstoexplore.com/product/explore-saint-martin-sint-maarten-travel-guide/
awesome
I appreciate your support and hope you found the tip helpful!
Peace&blessings Thank You for your informed video. I am visiting Sint Maarten soon In next week in upper PrinceQuarters. I am unable to Google the Right car rental place you suggested- on a budget - the ones suggested by abnb are not in budget? Any other contact source for your experience or suggestion. Greatly appreciated
Thank you for reaching out and supporting, my wife and I made an explore st maarten guide with lots of information to stay on budget, activities, food recommendations and so much more. Check it out below chewstoexplore.com/product/explore-saint-martin-sint-maarten-travel-guide/
not yall looked up and saw the moon and some balls 😭😭 that zip line kinda look fire
Haha I was not expecting to see all that on my sunset
What is the name of the car rental company?
Check out our travel guide for more details
Amazing footage! Was it easy to drive in SXM?
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the footage. Driving in SXM was pretty easy to drive but it was during low season. It was definitely worth it!
Arrived today and yes it’s very easy. Two lanes so far most of the time but we just went to one side of the island where the market is . We still have 6 days to go.
What month did you all go?
We were here in september!
Thank you guy's well appreciated.
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Which month did you go ? I see a lot seaweed .. wondering if there is a season that doesn’t have that ?
Thanks for your comment! I went in September and there was indeed a lot of seaweed. I'm not sure if there's a season without it, but it's always good to be prepared for some seaweed fun!
Where was the natural pool?
Pointe Blanche. Just make sure you watch out for sea urchins. We wore our water shoes there.
Where can we rent the car from with the deal you got?
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What company did you use for car rental?
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My wife and I have always used Enterprise. You can easily catch a shuttle from the airport directly to the rental location on the main Dutch-side thoroughfare.
Do they speak english on the french side? 😊
Yes they speak english, enough to communicate
Where was the beach with the cave? I'm going in 2 weeks.
I forget the name but it is linked in our entire video ua-cam.com/video/wcFKwqSp1V4/v-deo.htmlsi=TimGsCQmNvJos62R
Do both sides of the island accept the euros?
Yes
What beach was it with the Cav?
Cupecoy beach
Yes Cupecoy!
what month did y’all go in?
We were there in september!
😂😂😂 @ 10min
Haha man we were not expecting to see that one!
There are no casinos on the french side... only dutch side
Nudity is only allowed on the beaches of french side.
St. Maarten uses 3 currencies: National money is called guilders, but we also use dollars & euros.
Places do not close during any season unless its a public holiday. .......
Yess...........St.maarten is home to the steepest zipline in the world.
Thank you so much for the information and thoughtful comment!
$1⁰⁰.00000007 not coming Trinidad Smoke crack
Thank you
When is the low season and high season
Low season is the hurricane/ rainy season high season is where its warm in the US
Thank you so much! Great video. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!