January 2026 · Issue 1

Salt & SoulThe Official St. Maarten Tourism Bureau Magazine

Where culture meets the Caribbean

St. Maarten · St. Martin · 2026

Welcome to Salt & Soul — the official magazine of the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau. This inaugural issue celebrates the rich heritage, living culture, and soulful spirit that make St. Maarten / St. Martin one of the Caribbean's most captivating destinations.

From a candid conversation with Tourism Director May-Ling Chun to the archaeological discoveries of Dr. Jay B. Haviser, this first issue tells the stories that define the island. Meet Clara Reyes as she shares what it truly means to live the soul of St. Martin — more than an island, a way of life.

Discover how art saves lives in a powerful movement of mindfulness, and let yourself be carried away by the colours, the music, the flavours, and the warmth of a people who have always known that the island is not just a destination — it is a feeling you never forget.