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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

NEW TODAY!! While on @visitstmaarten.bsky.social I hopped down to the tiny island of Sint Eustatius. What a fascinating place! Called the Golden Rock, this was the most important Dutch Caribbean possession. Check it out! #TravelAddicts theroyaltourblog.com/2026/08/10/t...

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The Fascinating History of Sint Eustatius - The Royal Tour

In 1636, Dutch expansion in the New World was in full swing. Over the past decade or so, colonies had been set up in New Amsterdam (now New York), as well as Caribbean islands like Sint Maarten and Cu...

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krosim.bsky.social @krosim.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

#rsma #marigot #sxm

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

NEW TODAY!! Today we delve into what it takes for a new country - Sint Maarten - to create a national identity using symbols like a flag. This was a fun story to research and I think you’ll really enjoy it! #TravelAddicts @visitstmaarten.bsky.social theroyaltourblog.com/2026/07/15/s...

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Sint Maarten’s Flag Day and the Symbology of National Identity - The Royal Tour

There is a difference between a country and a nation. A country is a political entity made up of a government and laws. A nation, on the other hand, is a people with a common identity. Sint Maarten is...

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

NEW TODAY!! If you like French food and culture, and if you also like beaches and island vibes, this is THE place for you. Grand Case, on the French side of @visitstmaarten.bsky.social has it all. Check it out!! #TravelAddicts #France theroyaltourblog.com/2026/07/13/g...

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Grand Case: France in the Caribbean - The Royal Tour

A bottle of French wine is on the counter of my room when I check into Grand Case Beach Club. It’s a lovely touch, and a first reminder that here on the tiny divided island of St. Martin, the “French ...

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

If you’ve heard of Sint Eustatius, chances are it’s for an event that took place here at Fort Oranje on Nov 16, 1776. An American brig offered a salute to the fort, which responded in kind. It is considered the first official recognition of the United States. The flagpole was dedicated by FDR.

A flagpole with Dutch and Statian flags over the battlements of a fort with a lamp, palm tree, and clouds in a blue sky.

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Planespotting at Maho Beach is an intrinsic part of a Sint Maarten experience. (Landing is more fun, as takeoff leads to sand blasting.) @visitstmaarten.bsky.social

An American Airlines plane lands over a beach

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Sint Eustatius used to have a large Jewish community. The ruins of this synagogue is all that remains. Haunting and beautiful. It was built in 1739 from yellow bricks used as ballast on merchant ships. #TravelAddicts

Arched windows and yellow bricks on an exterior wall

Three walls of arched windows and yellow brick

Two steps down into a stone Jewish ritual bath called a mikveh

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Another awesome Sint Maarten sunset. I love this place! @visitstmaarten.bsky.social

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Local beers and a beach view. Evenings here at @seaviewhotelsxm.bsky.social are something special! @visitstmaarten.bsky.social #TravelAddicts

Two beers with a dusky sky and light sea behind

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Not a bad view here in Grand Case, Saint-Martin. @visitstmaarten.bsky.social

Turquoise waters and a mostly empty beach with a hillside, island, and puffy clouds.

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krosim.bsky.social @krosim.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Lunch with a view in Grand Case, Saint-Martin, France. @visitstmaarten.bsky.social

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Some people are a bit scared flying in tiny planes, like this 20 seat DHC-6. Me? Give me the front and a view into the cockpit! 18 minutes of joy with WinAir!

A WinAir DHC-6 propellor plane with mountains behind.

Looking into the cockpit between two pilots. You can see land through the windshield as we descend.

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krosim.bsky.social @krosim.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Mont Z - hope estate #sxm

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Can’t complain about this view last night. @visitstmaarten.bsky.social

Sunset with clouds and sailboats on the water

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Kristine Blake @joyfulwarrior8.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

#GrandCaseBeach Saint Marten #IslandLife ✈️ #EscapeCultism

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EPICislands @epicislands.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

IGY’s Isle de Sol and Simpson Bay marinas have earned Blue Flag certification in St. Maarten! This global award recognizes strong standards for water quality, environmental management, safety, and education. Photo credit: IGY Marinas #BlueFlag #SXM #SustainableTourism

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krosim.bsky.social @krosim.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

#marigot #sxm

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Craig Searle @craigsearle.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

St Maarten sunset #StMaarten

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Kristine Blake @joyfulwarrior8.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Looking towards #Anguilla from #GrandCaseBeach #StMaarten 🏝️ #IslandLife

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Steve @sfedichin.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

#Maho #SXM #StMaarten

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Rich @richa69.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

St Maarten. Amazing Caribbean views. #mustsee #mustvisit #stmaarten

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Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin @visitstmaarten.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

On this #sunset picture seen from Monte Vista #stmaarten, it almost seems like the sea near #Saba has ice shelves - impossible in the #Caribbean #tropics. #sunsetlovers #sunsetvibes #beachphotography #islander #islandlife #stmartin #sxm @islandsaround.bsky.social #travelphotography #traveladdict

Sunset picture near Montevista with view of Saba on horizon

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

A great article on how to travel to one of my favorite places on a budget! #TravelAddicts @visitstmaarten.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/t...

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On a Volcanic Caribbean Isle, 37 Beaches and Endless Views

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Cruise Hive @cruisehive.com · 14/12/2025

St. Maarten Cruise Port: Piers, Getting Around, and What’s Nearby. www.cruisehive.com/st-maarten-c... #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #travelnews #stmaarten #cruisehive

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500Ways @quizand.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

How much do you know about the island of Saint Martin? Find out with this fun little 10-question quiz in the intellectual playground at 500ways.com/saint-martin ( #SaintMartin, #StMartin, #MahoBeach, #SintMaarten, #worldTravel)

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Jonathan - The Royal Tour @theroyaltour.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

You’ll love it! @visitstmaarten.bsky.social

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Lodestar Travel Guide @lodestartravel.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Yes! I am excited! It looks like a good combination of culture and beach.

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