Day one · Beach first
Mullet Bay Beach ↗
Bring water and shade plans; let conditions decide whether to swim or stay on the sand.
Dutch St. Maarten
2 loose-limbed days / YOUR PACE
The saltwater weekend.
One beach-and-harbor day on the Dutch side, one shore-and-supper day on the French side. Leave the busiest part of the itinerary to the waves.
Day one · Evening by the water
Simpson Bay ↗
Change pace with a lagoon-side look around and dinner.
Dutch St. Maarten
Day two · Your kind of beach day
Orient Bay ↗
Choose an activity or a long lunch, with plenty of space between.
French St. Martin
Day two · Supper, slowly
Grand Case ↗
Make a reservation if you have a particular table in mind.
French St. Martin
These are flexible editorial suggestions. Confirm opening times, reservations and transport before setting out; travel times and availability are not live.