Video coverage from the KLM 747 Cockpit St Maarten ( Airport code SXM ) has one of the most photographed and most challenging runways in the world. Thousands of videos can be seen on YouTube and other social media sites, usually taken by tourists with shaky hand-held cameras as the airliners fly inches above their […]
Steve Jobs mega yacht Venus moored in St Maarten Our friend Rick Moore was filming in Simpson Bay at St Maarten, Caribbean and they came across “VENUS” sitting proudly at anchor, just getting ready to head to sea! They also filmed several other yachts, including the 157ft SuperYacht “C2”, owned by Ronald Perelman.. Billionaire investor […]
Renovation and addition of SXM Airport cargo building Taliesin Construction NV has been selected as the main contractor after reviewing 14 bids by various contractors for the renovation of the cargo building at the Princess Juliana International Airport in St Maarten. The selection was based on the contractor’s price, experience and good reputation in large […]
St Maarten 2015 Heineken Regatta Racing in the Tropical sun with crystal clear water and ice cold Heinekens and their official official slogan “Serious Fun”, only 111 days as of this writing to go before the start of the 35th anniversary edition of the St Maarten Heineken Regatta the event and kick off on March […]
Vacation decision time ? A wonderful decision indeed, however, you must have thousands of questions such as, “Where does one start as Caribbean vacation villa rentals increased in popularity and has led to hundreds of thousands of properties listed online” At BlueOceanVillas we try to simplify the process for you. First and foremost, you need […]
Oyster Pond, Dutch St Maarten Oyster Pond is located between Dutch St Maarten and French St Martin on the east side of the Friendly island. This is the spot where tropical Tradewinds come together melting the multicultural French Oyster Pond and Dutch Oyster Pond together. Close to Oyster Pond you will find the white sandy […]
Caribbean Food Festival, St Maarten The 2nd Annual Caribbean Food Festival which is themed “Wave yuh flag, taste di flava” is being held on Sunday, November 2, at 11:00am-8:00pm. The Food Fest will take place next to Taste Factory with plenty of parking in the Kimsha parking lot. The event which will test your palates and […]
St Maarten travel tip : The Island culture One of the most interesting things about traveling abroad is getting to know foreign cultures. Unfortunately, “culture shock” is one of the main reasons travelers have trouble when visiting a new country for the first time. Travelers to St. Maarten/St. Martin are no exception; even those who […]
St. Maarten — Year after year, the Caribbean continues to be one of the favorite vacation destinations for U.S. travelers. It is reasonably close proximity and gorgeous natural surroundings make it the perfect choice. However, finding a Caribbean Villa that fits a middle-class budget can be tricky, though not impossible. For starters, we recommend you stay […]
St Maarten — The Simpson Bay Causeway started early 2012 and was completed in December 2013. Construction was carried out by Volker Stevin Caribbean. The Swing Bridge on the Causeway is 220 feet long and weighs 450 tons. The Causeway has a total length of 2493 feet and features a two-lane motorway, a bicycle track and […]