6 days in Sint Maarten & New York City Itinerary

Take a trip to Philipsburg, the capital of Sint Maarten, and enjoy dynamic nightlife and great shopping.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Fri): look for gifts at Natural Elements, contemplate the waterfront views at Mullet Bay Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Maho Beach, and finally try to win big at Casino Royale. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Frontstreet and then enjoy the sand and surf at Dawn Beach.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Philipsburg trip planner.

If you are flying in from St. Maarten-St. Martin, the closest major aiport is Princess Juliana International Airport. June in Philipsburg sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, wander the streets of Times Square, and tour the pleasant surroundings at The High Line.

To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the New York City trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Philipsburg to New York City takes 8 hours. The time zone changes from Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Philipsburg in June, with highs in New York City at 31°C and lows at 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel back home.