{"id":83,"date":"2014-08-19T02:16:48","date_gmt":"2014-08-19T02:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/?p=83"},"modified":"2025-07-15T13:44:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:44:00","slug":"maho-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/ro\/maho-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Beach Landings: Maho Beach, St. Maarten"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It\u2019s a bird, it\u2019s a plane\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whether you arrive to St. Maarten by land or sea, a visit to Maho Beach is a must!! Aviation enthusiasts from all over the world unite on this small strip of sand to watch in awe as giant planes soar above their heads. Maho Beach is located on the Dutch\u00a0side of the Caribbean\u00a0island, which is referred to as \u201cSint Martin\u201d. It is famous for the Princess Juliana International Airport, located adjacent to the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Visitors beware; this is not for the faint at heart. Enjoy at your own risk and be sure to hold onto your favorite sun hat! Upon takeoff, engines from the larger planes kick back a lot of thrust and power, blasting you and your personal belongings right into the ocean below. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing day at the beach, this is <strong>NOT<\/strong> the place for you!!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-83 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/527905_10150604890346770_960731533_n.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/527905_10150604890346770_960731533_n-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Maho Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/527905_10150604890346770_960731533_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/527905_10150604890346770_960731533_n-144x144.jpg 144w, https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/527905_10150604890346770_960731533_n-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/532702_10150604890046770_693715305_n.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/532702_10150604890046770_693715305_n-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Maho Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/532702_10150604890046770_693715305_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/532702_10150604890046770_693715305_n-144x144.jpg 144w, https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/532702_10150604890046770_693715305_n-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/552381_10150604889891770_559948904_n.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/552381_10150604889891770_559948904_n-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Maho Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/552381_10150604889891770_559948904_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/552381_10150604889891770_559948904_n-144x144.jpg 144w, https:\/\/airportlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/552381_10150604889891770_559948904_n-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Maho Beach offers a variety of activities and restaurants within walking distance. For island inspired cocktails, check out the famous \u201c<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/sunsetsxm.com\" target=\"_blank\">Sunset Bar and Grill<\/a><\/span>\u201d. This famous bar is located right on the beach and is sure to provide the perfect place for amazing photo opts. If you prefer to have lunch at a slightly less crowded restaurant, stop by \u201c<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/sxmboatbar.com\" target=\"_blank\">Guy\u2019s Driftwood Bar<\/a><\/span>\u201d, located on the other side of the beach. Guy\u2019s offers a variety of tasty food choices, fabulous frozen drinks and cheap beer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are arriving to St. Maarten by cruise ship, be sure to book a day trip to Maho Beach! Most cruise liners offer daily excursions, however if unavailable or overpriced, jump in a taxi near the port that you arrive. The drive to Maho Bay from Philipsburg usually takes anywhere from 30-60 minutes, depending on traffic and costs around $30 per couple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are arriving by plane, there are several hotel options near Maho Bay including \u201c<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sonesta.com\/mahobeach\" target=\"_blank\">Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino<\/a><\/span>\u201d. However if your looking for an amazing resort experience, we recommend taking a short drive away from the airport and checking out some of the other hotels the island has to offer. Some of the top hotels include, \u201c<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.starwoodhotels.com\/westin\/property\/overview\/index.html?propertyID=1770&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">The Westin Dawn Beach Resort and Spa<\/a><\/span>\u201d, \u201c<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.riu.com\/en\/Paises\/saint-martin\/saint-martin-island\/hotel-riu-palace-st-martin\/\" target=\"_blank\">Riu Palace St Martin<\/a><\/span>\u201d, \u201c<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oysterbaybeachresort.com\" target=\"_blank\">Oyster Bay Beach Resort<\/a><\/span>\u201d, or the \u201c<span style=\"color: #008080;\"><a style=\"color: #008080;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.grandcasebeachclub.com\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Case Beach Club<\/a><\/span>\u201d. Each hotel offers something different depending on your needs, so be sure to research ahead of time to ensure a great stay!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Like us on Instagram and share your best Maho Beach Pic!<\/span><\/em><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> Tag your photo @airportlifestyle, #airportlifestyle!<\/span><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a bird, it\u2019s a plane\u2026. Whether you arrive to St. Maarten by land or sea, a visit to Maho Beach is a must!! Aviation enthusiasts from all over the world unite on this small strip of sand to watch in awe as giant planes soar above their heads. 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