Holland House Completely Renovated

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.

Summer Special at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa

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.

Specials at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

The Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is located on the south coast of St Maarten about two miles from the capital of Philipsburg and seven miles from the airport. The Resort is on a semi-private peninsula extending between beautiful Great Bay and Little Bay, with lots of beautiful beachfront.

Kids Stay and Eat for Free
Kids 12 and younger stay and eat for free! The limit is one child per one paying adult while dining. Kids dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner are chosen from the children’s menu. Just select this special option when making your reservation. Limit two children per room. Available July 1 to December 23.

Summer Fun Sale
You can save 30% off nightly rates if you reserve now until May 16th and save at the Travel must be completed anytime this year through December 23.

For full details and to make reservations, go to http://www.divilittlebay.com.

Radisson Resort to Reopen August 2008

The Radisson Resort St Martin in currently undergoing an $80 million renovation and transformation. The hotel is located in Anse Marcel on 1600 feet of beachfront on the north coast of St Martin. Originally scheduled to open in April 2008, the date has been pushed forward to August 2008. The renovations will feature the Larimar Spa; more than 5500 sq ft of meeting space; an open-air, beachfront restaurant; a contemporary upscale tapas bar in the lobby; lush, tropical gardens and an infinity pool.

The hotel will offer 189 rooms and 63 suites plus waterfront suites adjacent to the hotel’s 150-slip marina, which can accommodate yachts and sailboats up to 90 feet. The marina is located among one of the safest and prettiest harbors in the Lesser Antilles. The full-service marina is open daily and offers electric hook-up, clearance and customs services, laundry and shower facilities and fresh water. WiFi, restrooms and pay phones are available. In addition, the marina offers business services including photo copies and fax services.

Summer Specials at Mary’s Boon Beach Plantation

Mary's Boon Beach Plantation Hotel is located on a spectacular three-mile stretch of white-sand beach in Simpson Bay, just south of Princess Julianna Airport. Although the resort is secluded, it is just minutes away from great shopping, restaurants and casinos. In the November 2003 and 2005 issues of Conde Nast Travel magazine, Mary's Boon was selected as one of the top ten hotels in the Caribbean. They offer 26 beachfront and garden plantation-style rooms and suites, some of which are one- and two-bedroom beach bungalows. The hotel is offering the following summer specials through the remainder of August and September.

4-Day Package – From $399, plus tax and service
4 nights accommodation
Welcome bottle of champagne
Daily breakfast
One dinner for two in their world-famous beachside restaurant

7-Day Package – From $699, plus tax and service
7 nights accommodation
Welcome bottle of champagne
Daily breakfast
Two dinners in their world-famous beachside restaurant

Discover The Summit Hotel

The Summit Resort Hotel is tucked away in Cupecoy, high above Simpson Bay Lagoon. The hotel offers old-world Caribbean charm and a breathtaking panoramic view. The 57 quaint cottages are set among lush tropical plants, flowers and palm trees. All the rooms have air-conditioning, a private balcony or terrace, free cable television, high-speed internet access, clock radio and direct-dial telephone. Deluxe rooms include a full kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, full size refrigerator and stovetop. The friendly hotel staff are happy to book activities such as snorkeling tours, horseback riding, jet skiing and excursions to nearby islands. Menus from restaurants on the French and Dutch side are available at the front desk. But, don’t forget The Summit’s own Kissing Fish Bar and Grill, located adjacent to the pool deck. Summer rates, from June 15 to October 14, are $110 for a Standard room and $150 for a Deluxe room.

Luxury Hotel La Samanna Offers Special Rates!

Located on the French side of the island, just ten minutes from Marigot, La Samanna is an elegant, luxury hotel set amidst tropical gardens, overlooking 55 acres of beautiful beachfront. During low season, they are offering several attractive packages.

With the 2007 Summer Free Nights Special, if you stay 7 nights, you get one night free. Or, stay 12 nights and get two nights free. This offer is valid June 1 – August 31, 2007.

The Summer Family Plan, offered June 1 – August 31, 2007, allows you to book a premium 1-bedroom suite for 5 nights or more at the special rate of $895/night and receive an automatic upgrade to a 2-bedroom suite. The regular rate for a 1-bedroom premium suite during these months is $1250. The regular rate for a 2-bedroom suite is $1850. If you stay 5 nights, the cost is $4475 for a $9250 value. A savings of $4775!!

Just married? La Samanna is offering a Honeymoon Package for 7 nights from May 1 to August 31, 2007 for $4900. The package includes a deluxe 1-bedroom suite, roundtrip airport transfers, daily breakfast buffet, champagne on arrival, one dinner for two, a sunset cruise for two, one couple’s massage, two La Samanna bathrobes, and a one-day luxury car rental. This is a savings of $2450 on the room alone! With the other offerings, this is a true bargain.

The 2008 Summer Free Nights Special is offered April 1 – August 31, 2008, for those of you who need more time to plan that special vacation. The longer you stay, the better it gets. Stay 4 nights and pay for 3 nights; stay 7 nights and pay for 6 nights; stay 12 nights and pay for 10 nights, or stay 14 nights and pay for 11 nights.

Visit La Samanna for full details and photos.

Great Hotel Deal in Simpson Bay!

The Turquoise Shell Inn is located in Simpson Bay just steps away from many good restaurants and casinos. From April 15, 2007 until July 14, 2007, they are offering a special weekly rate of $700, including tax. Normally, you pay 20% of the hotel rate in taxes: 5% local tax and 15% service charge. The Turquoise Shell Inn is a 3-star hotel with 10 1-bedroom suites offering a fully-equipped kitchen, cable TV, air-conditioning, a ceiling fan and daily maid service. In addition, there is a large freshwater pool and the Caribbean is only steps away. The special weekly rate from July 15 until October 15 is only $590 and from November 15 until April 15 (high season), a mere $750 -- remember, that includes the 20% taxes charged by all hotels in St. Maarten. For photos and more information, check out their web site at www.tshellinn.com.