Here, Dutch St. Maarten gets the South Beach treatment. Linger by the lagoon-style wading pools under one of the canopied cabanas or get into the groove... Read More
This tiny boutique is packed with trinkets and home accessories: Provençal tea towels, Laguiole knives with bone and precious-wood handles. There... Read More
For centuries, local wild berries called guavaberry (no relation to the guava fruit) have been soaked in rum and sugar, producing the island's legendary... Read More
Whether you're looking for a form-flattering one-piece by Gottex or a skimpy Brazilian-style bikini by Ondade Mar, this little shop on Marigot's marina... Read More
Escape the heat in this light-filled, three level complex just below the hilltop Fort Louis. The 25 stores carry a well-edited selection of clothing and... Read More
The busy daily market on Marigot's waterfront is one of the island's scenic trademarks. There's a wide array of fresh spices (from mace and turmeric... Read More
In the center of Philipsburg, the Holland House Beach Hotel's newly built open-air lounge is hands-down the island's most stylish spot for a piña... Read More
Duty-free jewelry stores populate both the French and Dutch sides of the island. This intimate boutique stands out for its designer timepieces and... Read More
In Marigot, on Rue du Général de Gaulle, where French giants such as Longchamp, Cartier, and Hermès rub shoulders, this shop stocks... Read More
Coffee is grown on-site, then dried and roasted to make potent petits cafés, served after the tour. Read More
This colonial guesthouse, also in Philipsburg, is a former Dutch royal residence that retains the elegance of an earlier era: teak antiques, portraits... Read More
