Journeyswithkris

✈️ Planning your first Saint Martin trip and trying to figure out what’s actually worth your time? 🌊

Let’s start with two iconic stops in Saint Martin/Sint Maarten: Pinel Island or Maho Beach?

Pinel Island if you want a boat ride, another little island to explore, and a fun beach day.

Maho Beach if you want planes flying ridiculously close overhead, a lively beach atmosphere and one of Sint Maarten’s most iconic experiences.

I’d pick Pinel Island for a first trip — but honestly, you can’t go wrong with either.

And if you’re realizing there are WAY too many choices to make, I’ve got you.

My 7-Day Saint Martin Guide covers where to stay, what to do, where to eat, how to get around, island hopping and my recommendations for Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Anguilla and Saint Barthélemy.

Grab the full guide through the link in my bio 🌴 🌊

Save this for your Saint Martin planning.

8 Truths About Solo Travel (That No One Talks About)

1. You only answer to YOU — no compromising on plans.
2. You’re not responsible for anyone else’s emotions.
3. You get to follow your joy, moment by moment.
4. You talk to more strangers than you would in a group.
5. Some days feel lonely — especially during sunsets and long dinners.
6. But you learn to be your own best company.
7. You realize how strong and capable you really are.
8. And you return home more in love with yourself than ever before.

Solo travel isn’t always cute. But it will stretch you, heal you, and change you. In the best way.

💬 Which one hit home for you?
✈️ Tag a friend who needs this reminder.

The 5-Day itinerary that made Saint Martin my forever destination ✨ If you’re going for the first time, you’re not just going to Saint Martin. You’re using it as your home base to explore four Caribbean destinations in one trip. SAVE THIS 🌊

This is my 5-day itinerary but a few things to know:

Value Car Rental: $118/week
My Airbnb at Nettle Bay Beach Club: $98/night
Pinel Island ferry: $6
Anguilla ferry from Marigot: $60 round trip
Saint Barth ferry: $90 round trip

Bring your passport for the island-hopping days.

I put my full 7-Day Saint Martin Guide together with accommodations, activities, restaurants, ferry tips, recommendations and everything you need to plan your trip across Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Anguilla and Saint Barthélemy.

The full guide is linked in my bio 🔗

I’ve been to Saint Martin twice, and if you’re going for the first time, here are a few things I wish I knew before I went. You’re not just going to Saint Martin. You’re using it as your home base to explore four Caribbean destinations in one trip.

My 5-day itinerary:

Day 1: Bell’s Lookout Pointe, Mezza Luna + Bikini Beach
Day 2: Pinel Island + Boon Beach Bar
Day 3: Anguilla, Shoal Bay East, Elodia’s Beach Bar + dinner at La Petite Auberge
Day 4: Anse Marcel Beach Club + Creole cuisine at Villa Royale
Day 5: Saint Barthélemy, Grand Fond Natural Pools + Nikki Beach Club

A few things to know:

Value Car Rental: $118/week
My Airbnb at Nettle Bay Beach Club: $98/night
Pinel Island ferry: $6
Anguilla ferry from Marigot: $60 round trip
Saint Barth ferry: $90 round trip

Bring your passport for the island-hopping days.

And this is just the 5-day version.

I put my full 7-Day Saint Martin Guide together with accommodations, activities, restaurants, ferry tips, recommendations and everything you need to plan your trip across Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Anguilla and Saint Barthélemy.

The full guide is linked in my bio.

Save this for your Saint Martin trip.

At some point, you have to stop waiting for someone to travel with and go experience the many cultures around the world 🌎

Some of my favorite travel memories happened because I decided to go anyway - the experiences (Japan), the meals (New Orleans), the random conversations (Ireland), the places I got to see simply because I was willing to take myself (Malaysia, Egypt, El Salvador).

And honestly? Becoming your own favorite travel companion is kinda chic. I'm so excited to head off to some solo adventures this fall! I have Senegal, Cabo Verde and Nova Scotia happening. I feel quite confident but l'm also nervous. It never falls 😆

What's somewhere you'd go if you stopped waiting for someone to come with you? Believe it or not, I too still have some destinations where I think it'd be cool to share those memories with someone.

At some point, you have to stop waiting for someone to travel with and go experience the many cultures around the world 🌎

Some of my favorite travel memories happened because I decided to go anyway — the experiences (Japan), the meals (New Orleans), the random conversations (Ireland), the places I got to see simply because I was willing to take myself (Malaysia, Egypt, El Salvador).

And honestly? Becoming your own favorite travel companion is kinda chic. I’m so excited to head off to some solo adventures this fall! I have Senegal, Cabo Verde and Nova Scotia happening. I feel quite confident but I’m also nervous. It never falls 😆

What’s somewhere you’d go if you stopped waiting for someone to come with you? Believe it or not, I too still have some destinations where I think it’d be cool to share those memories with someone.

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