Vineyard Travel Guide
Philipsburg
Popular places to visit
Great Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Philipsburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Philipsburg Boardwalk
Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Fort Amsterdam
The remains of the first Dutch military base in the Caribbean offer stunning views across the ocean and over the town of Philipsburg behind it.
Philipsburg Courthouse
Philipsburg Courthouse is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this romantic area.
Guana Bay Beach
The picturesque shores of this tranquil bay provide a great opportunity to escape the crowds and jump in the crystal clear water for surfing or swimming.
Museum of Sint Maarten
Discover where the native population originally came from and learn about major events in the island’s colonial, social and natural past.
Things to do
Edge Ferry Tickets to St. Barts
Sky Explorer + Flying Dutchman + Schooner + Sentry Hill Line
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
Lambada Sunset Sail with Open Bar & Snacks
Divi Little Bay Beach Day Package
Top hotels in Vineyard
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
Our room was very clean
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
Enjoyed the property. Staff was very friendly and helpful - beautiful views
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
Great place to stay in Sint Maarten. Beach is beautiful. Area is a bit hilly for people with walking and balance issues. Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Flamingo Beach St. Maarten
I had good time
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Fourteen at Mullet Bay
Amenities and the view. There was no TV until someone from the staff helped us with their Samsung account. For our two week stay there was scarce supply of toilette paper and shampoo.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hommage Hotel & Residences
The hotel was very nice but pool and beach lounges where very uncompfortable. And by end of week our bathroom smelled of sewage.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vineyard
Hope Estate
While Hope Estate isn't home to many top sights, Guana Bay Beach and Great Bay Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Point Blanche
While visiting Point Blanche, you might make a stop by sights like Port of St. Maarten and Harbour Point Village.
Downtown Philipsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Great Bay Beach and Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit are top sights worth seeing.
Sucker Garden
When in Sucker Garden, you can plan a visit to Guana Bay Beach and Dawn Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fort William
While Fort William may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.
Madame's Estate
While Madame's Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.
