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La Samanna- One of the Leading Hotels of the World

Overview

The island of St. Martin is a Caribbean paradise with a distinct European flavor on which, for 35 years, La Samanna has been its most luxurious flagship hotel with our unrivaled seclusion and unique style. Located only 15 minutes from Marigot, the capital of French St. Martin and 10 minutes from Princess Juliana International Airport we offer the best of both privacy and convenience for our guests. Our luxurious guestrooms, suites, and villas are nestled amongst 55 tropical acres lining our pristine, crescent-shaped beach rated by many as among the best in the Caribbean. From the main building perched atop the cliffside to our beachfront accommodations, each are designed in a Mediterranean villa-style with white stucco walls and terracotta rooftops. The colorful walk along our villas is a botanical adventure pleasing all the senses with its fragrant aromas from labeled flora from around the world. One defining difference at La Samanna is that all of our guest accommodations are truly oceanfront

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A spicy marriage of European and Caribbean cultures, St. Martin boasts lavish elegance and secluded beaches on the cosmopolitan French side and a bustling shopping center and cruise port in Dutch-hued St. Maarten. The island has been under joint French and Dutch control for 350 years. Taxis and jitney vans link both sides, seamlessly crossing the imperceptible border. Zouk, calypso, reggae and jazz provide the soundtrack to romantic dining experiences at some of the Caribbean's best restaurants.

“Great Diving, Great People”

Octopus Diving

I've been snorkeling and diving with Octopus many times over the last few years, and it's always been a great experience. I don't think St. Martin is well known for its diving, but there are tons of great dive sites around the island, including great reefs and wrecks. The equipment, boat, shop are all well-maintained. The groups are small, which is great (probably an extra plus if you're doing an open water certification) and the dive masters know the sites well. Everyone I've met there has been really friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back!

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To the south is the Dutch side, Sint Maarten, with its cosmopolitan capital of Philipsburg. Shop here for the best duty-free shops, and spend the evening at its glitzy casinos and popular nightspots.
To the north is the French side, St. Martin. Miles of glistening beaches complement the chic boutiques and French cafés. Beaches on the French side tend to be more secluded and more conducive to privacy. The French capital of Marigot is truly a culinary haven for sampling all regions of French cuisine.
Orient Bay is popular due to its wide expanse of beach, underwater marine reserve with a coral reef great for snorkeling, and a variety of watersports.