Now that you have made a deposit for your 6-day, 5-night hotel stay at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino, it's time to purchase an events package. In particular, the Premium Events Package includes the Sweet Escape All-Day Getaway to St. Barth's.
A petite island located 15 miles southeast of St. Maarten, St. Barthélemy (affectionately called St. Barts or St. Barths) is only 8 miles long and home to 8,500 residents. While it may be one of the smallest islands in the West Indies, stories of its natural beauty and distinct character have traveled throughout the world. Known as the St. Tropez of the Caribbean, St. Barths has a unique charm that combines the sophistication of French culture with the serenity of the Caribbean. Its exclusive hotel accommodations, 22 white sand beaches and coves, gourmet dining and high-end shopping attract many, particularly those international jetsetters looking for a trendy getaway.
If you are still interested in joining the Good Life Festival, it's not too late to register for the entire GLF experience. The second deposit is due on April 1st. Just pick the hotel and events package that best suit your needs and join us as we explore the beauty of Dutch St. Maarten, French St. Martin and St. Barths.
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What can you expect from your St. Barths' experience?
Your day will begin with an early breakfast at Chesterfield's in Phillipsburg, the capital of St. Maarten. One of the best restaurants on the island, its scenery is breathtaking. While eating in the company of your fellow vacationers, you will look out onto the water and see the beautiful ships, yachts and boats that are docked at the marina. After you have filled your stomach with Caribbean delicacies, you will board the catamaran speed boat that will whisk you to St. Barths. Think Miami Vice! This speed boat goes up in the air and travels at 100 miles/hr. The daring will lay on the deck while rum punch will comfort those with butterflies in their stomachs. The captain, a well tanned Frenchman with dark hair and a nonchalant attitude, will lighten the mood for all during the 45 minute ride to St. Barths.
From afar St. Barths will look completely mountainous, and you will wonder why we left St. Maarten at all. As the boat slows down and approaches the island, the gorgeous villas with bright orange rooftops will come into view as well as the sillouettes of other tourists captivated by this hint of paradise. You will submit your passport to a French policeman and begin your journey via taxi to Nikki Beach, a luxurious restaurant nestled on the beach of St. Jean and the most popular place on the island. The driver will stop at a steep cliff and give you a moment to look out onto the harbor, enjoy the natural beauty of your surroundings and take pictures. You'll also pass the airport, which welcomes only private jets and small planes that hold 15 to 20 people max. No large commercial planes allowed.
Once we arrive at our destination, you will have time to go shopping at one of the nearby boutiques (Dior, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Hermes and Cartier to name a few) or purchase souvenirs. Be sure to bring enough money because St. Barths deals in euros. Next, you will change into your swimwear and join the group for lunch, cocktails and conversation at a private table at Nikki Beach. The rest of the day is left to lounging, relaxing, sunbathing and outdoor activities. You can participate in a guys vs. girls football game with the crew, enjoy a fashion show featuring models in beachwear or dance to the sounds of world music played by the resident DJ. If you're a strong swimmer, you can even venture out to a floating barge for a diving contest. The day is yours, do with it what you will. Early evening we will head back to St. Maarten, where the return trip is easier because this time we're riding with the waves.
It's not too late... book your trip today!
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