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| St Martin /St Maarten Hotels La Samanna Orient Express Resort & Spa
Mediterranean-style resort located on the crescent-shaped Baie Longue Beach in French St. Martin.
Cloaked in lush foliage and colorful flowers, 81 newly renovated rooms include marble floors, dark wood furniture and luxurious bedding.
The hotel's restaurant serves contemporary and classic French dishes with a Creole twist. Enjoy the complimentary breakfast buffet.
What to Expect: - Popular with couples, the resort combines Gallic charm and relaxed Caribbean hospitality. The resort's 55 acres fall gently from a 30.5-m (100-ft) limestone cliff to sea level, with a paved path winding through tropical gardens. (Complimentary shuttle service is available throughout.) The resort's staff speaks English, and U.S. currency is accepted.
Amenity Highlights: - Furnished with cushioned lounge chairs and umbrellas, the resort's 1.5-km (1-mi) beach fringes Long Bay and provides beachcombing opportunities. (Part of the beach erodes in summer but fills in during autumn.) A pool with a three-tier waterfall overlooks the Caribbean Sea from a hillside above the beach. The resort's open-air restaurant features sea/sunset views, a 10,000-bottle wine cellar, and French/Asian cuisine.
Insider Tip: - Located at the base of the island's signature 455-m (1,492-ft) Paradise Peak (Pic Paradis), a 150-acre nature preserve 15.25 km (9.5 mi) from the resort called Loterie Farm offers guided and unguided forest hikes and features an obstacle course through the treetops.
Radisson Resort & Spa White-sand beach Located on St. Martin’s French side at the picturesque cove of Anse Marcel, this resort faces 1,600 feet of beachfront, 19 km (12 mi) from the airport. Wireless Internet Guestrooms and suites include balconies or patios, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, minibars, bathrobes, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Water sports center The 18-acre resort features an infinity pool, water sports center, full-service spa, and fitness center. The beachfront C Le Restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
What to Expect: - Decorated in a modern Euro-Caribbean style, this 18-acre resort is surrounded by lush hills and pristine white-sand beach. Active families enjoy the resort's array of activities while couples appreciate the secluded beach and upscale amenities.
Amenity Highlights: - Guests can rent canoes, kayaks, personal watercrafts, and scuba diving equipment at the on-site water sports center. Scuba diving excursions are also available (surcharge). The modern C Le Restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and the market-style Le Marché offers casual dishes for breakfast and dinner.
Insider Tip: - Often referred to as the "Culinary Capital of the Caribbean," the small fishing village of Grand Case features numerous gourmet restaurants. The village, located 6.5 km (4 mi) from the resort, offers a range of international cuisine and local specialties. Reservations are recommended at most restaurants.
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