Truly discover everything you need to know and more about the “Friendly Island”, within the St. Martin/Sint Maarten, the Ultimate Guide to the Island Experience 2025-2026. This is your ultimate travel companion, designed to provide a one-stop resource for all your vacation information.

Author Edward D. Smith has designed and crafted this travel guide packed with all the necessary information you will need about the island. It showcases establishments and places based not on who can afford to market and advertise, but rather an unbiased selection to choose from. This guide was designed not only to provide visitors with the vital information they need to travel and enjoy their vacation on this beautiful island, but also to support a local Nonprofit organization, SXM Paws.

With over 25 sections, these are the sections inside:
Island Overview, Vacation Planning, Transportation, Accommodations, Weather, Ocean Waters, Beaches, Wildlife/Insects, Navigating the Island, Communications, Energy/Power, Shopping, Banking, Excursions & Fun, Neighboring Islands, Water Activities. Bars & Restaurants, Nightlife, Holidays, Emergency, Health, & Safety, Social Media, Religious Services, and Traveling w/Pets.

St. Martin/Sint Maarten is unlike any other Caribbean Island, blending cultures from both the Dutch and French. Experience the island's hospitality, which is why my family and I have come back three times a year for the past 10 years and counting. If you're looking to plan your dream vacation or increase your awareness of the island itself, this guide has everything you need.