Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten is a small Caribbean island with two distinct sides — the Dutch side (Sint Maarten) and the French side (Saint-Martin). For families, this means a mix of relaxed Caribbean beaches, European-influenced food, colourful towns, and short travel distances between attractions.

For autism families, the biggest advantages are:

• Short transfer times from the airport to most resorts
• Plenty of beach-based downtime
• Resorts with self-catering options
• Clear, walkable areas like boardwalks and marina fronts

This is not a theme-park destination. It’s a slow-down, regulate, beach-and-reset kind of place — which can be exactly what many neurodivergent children need.