Nobody told me flights to St Maarten were less than $300 flying out of DFW if you catch he right deal, so I’m telling you ✈️🏝️ I just spent the past 7 days on the island celebrating my 30th birthday and I’m sharing with you part one of my itinerary + helpful tips to plan your stay ✨ FUN FACT: I’ve been to 32+ countries and I loveee solo trips! @fourteenatmulletbay @kalatua.beach @toppersrhum @bluebubblessports @babacoolsxm @tripadvisor @bookingcom KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: 🚗 Rent a car — if you’re staying longer than a few days, you’ll definitely want to rent a car because it ends up being cheaper than paying for taxis. ⛱️ Make beach club reservations in advance — all of my beach club reservations were made before I even got to the island because I know how quickly they sell out. 🏝️ Try different local spots outside of the hyped up ones — when you get there ask locals for their recommendations or try to find the more hidden gem spots versus what you see on social media. In my opinion, ...