With its name plastered across travel magazine pages and websites, its picturesque beauty, constantly used as a reference to the beauty of the Caribbean, getting to Sint Maarten isn’t really a matter of asking “how?”. The island is a years-long answer to why the Caribbean is always a good idea.

This little hybrid island isn’t just a history slash culture giant, the island is also known for its plethora of beaches, and other interesting features that are just some of the best draws in the entire Caribbean. And to think it’s just half of the island.

Sint Maarten is a small island that packs a lot of quirks and interesting features, ultimately making it one of the biggest destinations in the Caribbean. The Dutch side of the island is riddled with a long-shared history, interesting local culture, and multilingual locals that blur the language barrier.

One famous trait of the famed Caribbean islands is its ideal setting for a cruise adventure, and Sint Maarten just happens to be one of the big named islands, despite its cute size. And once you touched the island’s proverbial sands, and feel its air, you’ll know just why it’s so big on cruising.

Sint Maarten can be pricey, almost to the point where it can compete with Aruba, but it isn’t the most expensive island in the region. If you’re a good and thrifty traveler, you can always find ways to go around some of the ridiculously high prices.

Sint Maarten is considered generally safe and almost virtually risk-free. Given that it is one of the most touristy islands in the region, Sint Maarten remains to be a favorite destination for many, and with good reason.

One thing that’s common among the islands of the Caribbean is their celebration, and respect for food, allowing a diverse market to thrive wherever you go. Sint Maarten’s diverse background is no stranger to rich food culture, offering a diverse palate for its international audience.

One thing that’s great about this incredibly gifted island on the Caribbean, is that its small size allows for easy access to any points on the island. Whether you’re traveling by public transport, taxis, or car rentals you can get around the island, French side included, you can get from point A to point B, easily and fast.