Although it’s an island in the Caribbean, Saint Martin is actually the ideal launch pad for exploring other cultures close by. Many people have heard of diving on Saba island, or sailing to nearby St. Barts (both French territories), what not many visitors to St. Martin know is that there is also easy ferry access [...]
1. Check out Orleans, The French Quarter Orleans, known locally as the French Quarter, is situated on the eastern shore of our beautiful island just north of the St.Maarten-St. Martin border. Orleans was the original French settlement and some original seventeenth-century heritage buildings remain. This part of the island is not as developed, so [...]
For some visitors to St. Martin, scuba diving on Saba is a must-do trip. Saba, a small volcanic island to the southeast of St. Martin, is a Dutch territory (it is actually the highest point in the kingdom of the Netherlands) and is famous for its teeming marine life. Three ferry services provide transport to Saba’s [...]
February 15, 2013 – 7:14 pm
While Grand Case has our own L’Espérance Airport, a December 2012 social media poll puts St. Juliana International Airport (SXM) has been recognized as the top airport in the world thanks to its stunning landing. Our chief piece of St. Martin airport information: nowhere else in the world can you get so close to the [...]
January 30, 2013 – 10:47 pm
For anyone interested walking and hiking around St. Martin, there’s a book your should be aware of: The Incomplete Guide to Wildlife of St. Martin (a new edition is in the works – stay tuned!) Based on the hard work of St. Martin resident Mark Yokoyama, the book does a great job According to his bio, Mark [...]
January 25, 2013 – 12:36 am
We all associate the Mardi Gras with carnival season, but what is it, and where does this tradition come from? Already hooked and don’t need an explanation and just want to attend? Contact our St. Martin resort! But, for those of you wondering… Mardis Gras refers to the carnival season that begins after Epiphany – Epiphany is [...]
January 16, 2013 – 9:03 pm
The winter and spring months are a happy time for Grand Case Beach Club. We’re looking forward to welcoming many returning visitors (we love you!) and welcoming new friends who are traveling to Sint Maarten and Saint Martin for the first time. Since we’re a combination French/Dutch island, sometimes there isn’t a heck of a [...]
December 27, 2012 – 12:39 am
Every Tuesday night, from January 15, through April, Grand Case hosts ‘Mardi Du Grand Case’ every Tuesday, when pedestrians take over the street and a whole host of local arts and crafts stalls and several bands are set up all along it. One of the highlights may be the big brass that walks up and [...]
December 14, 2012 – 11:18 pm
Planning a St. Martin vacation and looking for information? Although we have a pretty detailed section on our website that lists things to do on St. Martin, sometimes it can be a little difficult to find good local information about our island paradise in the Caribbean. To make things easier, we’ve researched 5 blogs and [...]
November 25, 2012 – 1:45 am
Whether you want to take a St. Martin deep-sea fishing or diving adventure or are simply interested in more leisurely pursuits like lying on the beach it’s all available and just minutes from our resort. Check out our St. Martin itineraries. Fishing near our Caribbean hotel St. Martin is one of the top fishing spots in [...]
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