The Holland House Beach Hotel is located in downtown Philipsburg on beautiful Great Bay Beach. They have just completed a $1.3-million renovation that that includes all of its 54 air-conditioned rooms and suites. All street-view superior rooms and beachfront deluxe rooms have a king-size bed or two double beds, 26” flat-screen TVs, hairdryer, in-room safe, ironing board and iron, clock-radio, coffee maker, telephone and ceiling fan. The Junior Suite is an extended beachfront deluxe and has a living room with HiFi DVD sound system and IPON USB connection. The Holland House’s restaurant, the Ocean Lounge, was remodeled two years ago and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The hotel is within easy walking distance of many restaurants and bars, casinos, jewelry shops, boutiques, banks, the museum and post office. In addition, water sports, scuba diving and car rental facilities are nearby.
Until December 15, 2008, www.wiol.com is offering a special rate of $137 per night, excluding taxes.
Blue Martini
1 part vodka
1 part triple sec
1 part cognac
1 part pineapple juice
1 1/2 parts Hpnotiq liqueur
Combine in a shaker with ice; strain into a martini glass.
From The Blue Martini restaurant in Grand Case, St Martin
The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort & Spa is located on beautiful Dawn Beach and features 308 guest rooms and six suites. Amenities include an in-room safe, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, refreshment center, ceiling fan, AC, coffee maker, Internet access, oversized bathroom, TV, and a balcony with an island view, ocean view, or oceanfront view. The resort has the largest freshwater infinity pool on the island, a fitness room, full-service spa, two oceanfront restaurants, a poolside café and bar, a fully equipped dive shop and a casino. In addition, they can provide rental cars.
You can now enjoy this luxurious resort at special summer rates. From June 1 to October 19, the Westin is offering rooms with a view of the resort for $149 per night. If you prefer an ocean view room, the rate is $179 or $229 for oceanfront. St Maarten charges a 20% accommodation tax and there is also a $10 per day resort fee. For complete details and to make a reservation, visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin.
The Holland House Beach Hotel is located in downtown Philipsburg on beautiful Great Bay Beach. They have just completed a $1.3-million renovation that that includes all of its 54 air-conditioned rooms and suites. All street-view superior rooms and beachfront deluxe rooms have a king-size bed or two double beds, 26” flat-screen TVs, hairdryer, in-room safe, ironing board and iron, clock-radio, coffee maker, telephone and ceiling fan. The Junior Suite is an extended beachfront deluxe and has a living room with HiFi DVD sound system and IPON USB connection. The Holland House’s restaurant, the Ocean Lounge, was remodeled two years ago and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
