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Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), Airport Road, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Princess Juliana International Airport
Princess Juliana International Airport (IATA: SXM, ICAO: TNCM) is the main airport on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. The airport is located on the Dutch side of the island, in the country of Sint Maarten. In 2015, the airport handled 1,829,543 passengers and around 60,000 aircraft movements. The airport serves as a hub for Windward Islands Airways and is the major gateway for the smaller Leeward Islands, including Anguilla, Saba, St. Barthélemy and St. Eustatius. It is named after Queen Juliana, who landed there while still only heir presumptive in 1944, the year after the airport opened. The airport has very low-altitude flyover landing approaches because one end of its runway is extremely close to the shore and Maho Beach. There is also an airport on the French side of the island, in the French Collectivity of Saint Martin, called Aéroport de Grand Case or L'Espérance Airport.
Grand Case-Espérance Airport, Grand Case, Saint Martin
Grand Case-Espérance Airport
L'Espérance Airport (IATA: SFG[2], ICAO: TFFG), also known as Grand Case Airport (French: Aérodrome de Grand-Case Espérance), is a public use airport located in Grand Case, on the French side (Saint Martin) of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin. The airport is mainly used for flights by regional passenger aircraft (ATR) flying to Guadeloupe and Saint Barth, as well as used by private aircraft. It is the second and smaller airport of Saint Maarten, after Princess Juliana.
Grand Case airport is managed by EDEIS, a major player in airport operations and engineering in France where it manages 18 airports.
In 2017, the renovation of the airport was completed that included a modernized terminal building, fire station upgrade, extended parking apron, and new control tower. In 2018 a new hangar for line maintenance purposes was completed.
The airport targets for more than 200,000 passengers movements a year.
Mullet Bay Beach, Sint Maarten
Mullet Bay Beach
Mullet Bay is one of the prettiest Saint-Martin/Sint-Maarten beaches with crystal water good for swimming, snorkeling and just relaxing.
Lounge chairs and umbrellas are available to rent for the day and there are some snacks restaurants where to grab a bite to eat or order drinks.
Mullet Bay Golf Course
Mullet Bay Golf Course
The challenging 18-hole, par 70 Golf Course is located just next to Mullet Bay beach.
The course is sculpted around the lagoon with the challenge of the lagoon holes and fairways lined with tropical palm trees.
Accessories such as club rentals and golf carts are available at the golf shop.
Maho Beach, Sint Maarten
Maho Beach
Maho Beach is known worldwide for being just next to the most challenging landing in the world with the runway directly behind the beach at Princess Juliana International Airport.
It is possible to enjoy the beach or go to a restaurant next to the beach and see the impressive planes landing and taking off from so close.
Porto Cupecoy
Porto Cupecoy
Porto Cupecoy is a vibrant plaza with an inspiring style located on the French/Dutch border. There are a lot of services from a variety of fine restaurants, stores, a supermarket, the Casino, the Marina and much more.
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Simpson Bay
One of the Sint Maarten centers of entertainment is Simpson Bay. On the main road, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, world-class marinas, a bank, supermarkets, boutiques and nightclubs.
It’s a nice place to go during the day for lunch and enjoy the beaches of Simpson Bay and later in the day it’s the place to go for nightlife.
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Philipsburg
The capital of the Dutch side, Philipsburg it’s a nice place that still has cultural monuments and history.
It is also one of the places to go to spend a beautiful day enjoying the duty-free shops, its many restaurants, cafés and the beach.
Marigot 97150, St Martin
Marigot
The Capital of the French side, Marigot has a French European feel with a Caribbean touch.
There is the local market with fresh products, Fort Saint Louis with breathtaking views of the surroundings, a variety of restaurants and of course a lot of boutiques.
Tintamarre, Saint Martin
Tintamarre
Tintamarre is a special island, part of the Nature Reserve of Saint-Martin and about 3 kilometers away from it.
This small uninhabited wild island has no construction, and it is accessible by boat tour.
This little piece of paradise has amazing sandy white beaches perfect for decompressing, snorkeling and swimming with the turtles in crystal clear waters.
Meet the Sapphire Beach Club Resort concierge that offers authentic recommendations and can make your visit exceptional.
Îlet de Pinel, Saint Martin
Non-motorized water sport
By kayaking or stand paddleboarding you are not only taking part of nature but you are also respecting her.
A very nice place to have fun and an easy way to get adventurous with a non-motorized water sport is Pinel Island located in the north of Saint-Martin.
Kayaking or stand paddleboarding is one of the best ways to reach Pinel Island, and it takes less than 25 minutes.
You can discover the small island and enjoy the main beach of the island that has two extraordinary restaurants.
Meet the Sapphire Beach Club Resort concierge that offers authentic recommendations and can make your visit exceptional.
Snorkel adventure
Snorkel adventure
Saint-Martin/Sint-Maarten has turquoise waters and a wide range of sea life that are just waiting to be explored.
All you need is a mask, snorkel, some fins and the Sapphire Beach Club Resort concierge that offers authentic recommendations and can make your visit exceptional.
Champagne sunset cruise
Champagne sunset cruise
A sunset cruise allows you to see the amazing beauty of a sunset over the water listening to music and the wind.
Meet the Sapphire Beach Club Resort concierge that offers authentic recommendations and can make your visit exceptional.
Hiking
Hiking
To keep your body, mind and spirit healthy, hike to Saint-Martin/Sint-Maarten’s highest point offering the best views on the island.
Meet the Sapphire Beach Club Resort concierge that offers authentic recommendations and can make your visit exceptional.