La Samanna, St. Martin –

4 hours from New York City Takes you to 5-Star Heaven

New York City may have left you in need to recharge for the Summer but fear not, for the Caribbean is calling you. Discover the magnificent beauty of a tropical island with luxurious style at La Samanna in St. Martin, the French West Indies. Paradise is found here at this exquisite Belmond Hotel property.

Indulge during your visit at the property that is perched beside one of the most spectacular beaches in the French West Indies. Surrounded by crystal clear waters that lap the sand, La Samanna is a dazzling destination for those who seek romance and tranquility. Blending island glamour with a captivating cosmopolitan scene, this is a resort not to be missed and a long weekend from New York guarantees the opportunity to recharge not just your cell phone battery, but your own as well.

La Samanna is an inviting haven that charms the senses. Unwind and soak up the views as you are greeted by staff who proudly honor the annual title of being a resort that is amongst the region’s top ten hotels. The property is run by one of the brightest shining stars in the hospitality industry, General Manager Eleonore Astier-Petin.

Located Near Marigo and its harbor on one side and near Juliana Airport in Maho on the other side, arrivals and transfers are easily accomplished with no hassle. A 10-minute transfer from the airport has you inside the sanctuary that La Samanna represents. The dream wellness break begins when you step inside the legendary lobby. With an openair design, the Caribbean Sea is framed before your eyes and coupled with the fresh air and ocean smell lays a template for what is set to be a holiday created to make beautiful memories.

Accommodations here focus on relaxation. There are 83 rooms and suites. Elegant and spacious villas, cottages and quarters offer framed-to-floor ceiling windows with French doors that open to breezy balconies. Sink into a chic suite, designed to reflect the hypnotic shapes and colors of sea life. Some rooms even showcase private plunge pools and hot tubs to be enjoyed.

A day at the resort is nothing short of remarkable. Activities for the adventure seeker are aplenty with water sports, tennis courts and swimming pools – all of which a contrast to City life. Gaze into the stunning horizon at the freeform infinity pool that sits adjacent to a beach bar. Tropical gardens with sweetsmelling flowers and verdant plants await you as well.

Head to the spa nearby where you can have an alfresco massage or just relax as you are lulled by the sound of running water from a stream and birds singing. The spa uses all high-end products sourced from Europe including La Sutane de Saba and Pure Altitude – known for their natural ingredients and technologically advanced compounds.

The range of treatments at the spa will help you detox from the pace of City life and help guests to renew for the next season living life in high tempo Manhattan. Start the trip with the Just Arrived body scrub and massage. The sun preparation experience helps your body adjust to enjoy the Carribean sunshine. Just leaving is a unique pre-departure treatment which combines a facial with cranial reflexology to preserve your energy levels for the trip home and to hit the ground running.

Explore the island or take a day cruise around the sights of the shore. Some may even decide just to relax on the stunning stretch of private beach with powder-soft sand where cabanas pour complimentary champagne as you overlook Bay Longue's mile-long white sands. Sip on a tropical cocktail as you admire the turquoise horizon.

When the sun sets, take a shopping break at the on-site store where you can find beachwear to fine jewelry to wear for your thrilling night out.

A sumptuous meal awaits you at the resort where you can find alfresco lunches to sophisticated dining. Eat with delight with the freshest local catch at breezy L'Oursin Restaurant, or sample rare vintages in the candlelit coziness of La Cave, the Wine Cellar. For a romantic evening out, take a seat at the beachside eatery La Spiaggia, which transforms into a tempting trattoria setting as the moon illuminates over the ocean.

Let the adventure whisk you into island life as you dip your toes into this dream resort that is the sparkling gem of the Caribbean.

For more information, please visit: www.belmond.com