MARIGOT, St. Martin--French St. Martin has received significant international tourism exposure through a major feature published by Caribbean Journal, one of the Caribbean’s most influential travel publications, showcasing the destination’s beaches, culinary scene, outdoor experiences, accommodations and distinctive French Caribbean character.
Published on August 18, the feature, written by Caribbean Journal Deputy Travel Editor Karen Udler, presents French St. Martin as a destination where visitors can build a different experience into every day of their vacation, moving easily between beaches, restaurants, villages, hiking trails, galleries and smaller boutique accommodations.
The exposure is particularly valuable given Caribbean Journal’s substantial tourism audience. The publication described its readership in June 2026 asone million monthly readers, while its official profile identifies Caribbean Journal as the world’s largest website covering Caribbean travel, serving both consumers and travel industry professionals.
The feature places particular emphasis on Grand Case, describing the village as a destination capable of filling an entire trip through its combination of French and Creole cuisine, beachfront dining, lolos, wine bars and restaurants. Among the establishments highlighted are Le Pressoir, Ocean82, Calmos Cafe, Le Cottage, La Villa, L’Auberge Gourmande and Bistrot Caraibes.
Orient Bay is featured as one of the island’s primary destinations for an active beach day, with its combination of beach clubs, watersports, restaurants and nearby Orient Bay Village. The article also highlights Pinel Island as a full-day excursion from Cul-de-Sac, offering shallow waters, snorkeling, beaches and waterfront dining.
Beyond the beaches, Caribbean Journal draws attention to the diversity of experiences available across French St. Martin. Pic Paradis and hiking routes near Friar’s Bay and Happy Bay are featured for visitors seeking outdoor activities, while Creole Rock is identified among the area’s best-known snorkeling and diving locations.
The article expands its beach coverage beyond Orient Bay to Grand Case Beach, Petite Plage, Friar’s Bay, Happy Bay, Anse Marcel and Baie Rouge, presenting the destination as one where visitors can experience several distinct coastal settings within a relatively compact area.
French St. Martin’s cultural offering also receives prominent attention. Caribbean Journal highlights the island’s galleries and artists, including Sir Roland Richardson and the late Ruby Bute, while pointing visitors toward Marigot for its market, cafés, boutiques, historic buildings, marina and waterfront atmosphere.
The destination’s reputation for rum and gastronomy is another important part of the feature. Grand Case is highlighted not only for dining, but also for its selection of aged rums and locally infused rhums, reinforcing the community’s position as one of the Caribbean’s most recognizable culinary destinations.
Caribbean Journal also features several smaller hotels and accommodations, including Grand Case Beach Club, Hotel L’Esplanade, LTC La Plage, La Playa Orient Bay, Hotel La Plantation, Palm Court Residence and Aura in Anse Marcel. The article additionally points to the French side’s villa market as an option for families, groups and travelers looking for longer stays.
The feature concludes by emphasizing the variety that defines a vacation in French St. Martin, where a trip can combine Pinel Island, Pic Paradis, Happy Bay, Grand Case, Marigot, Anse Marcel, local art, French Caribbean dining and beach experiences without requiring visitors to travel long distances between them.
With Caribbean Journal reaching approximatelyone million readers each month, the feature represents valuable destination exposure among an audience specifically interested in Caribbean travel and tourism. It places French St. Martin before travelers already considering the region and reinforces the destination’s appeal as more than a traditional sun-and-sea getaway.
