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ROMANTIC RESORTS IN
FRENCH SAINT MARTIN
Club Orient Resort
Baie Orientale
97150, St. Martin
Reservations: 800-742-4276
www.cluborient.com
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Located on the nude end of Orient Beach, Club Orient Resort
is a naturist or nudist resort known throughout the world. Everything--from
watersports to dinner--is available for guests to enjoy sans
clothes. Just a look at the signs at the beach bar ("No
tan lines, no problem") confirms the philosophy of this
resort.
Cabins here are
modest, camp-like structures with baths and fully equipped kitchens.
Guests can stock up with supplies at a small store located on
property or take their meals at Pappagallo's restaurant located
right on the beach. The restaurant is clothing-optional (although
waitstaff is clothed).
Hotel Features:
beachfront, restaurant, watersports, nude beach
Open Box
Visiting a Nude
Beach
When visiting a
nude beach:
•don't take photos. Cameras are actually prohibited at
Orient Beach and security will come have a little talk with
you if you think otherwise.
•feel free to join in or not. Clothed, topless, and nude
vacationers all frequent the nude beach. Stretch out your towel
or (at Orient Beach) rent a chaise lounger and soak up the sun
in as much or little swimsuit as you choose.
•don't assume this is some sort of love-in. Sexual activity
is one adventure that's a definite no-no. In fact, families
are commonly seen on Orient Beach, both nude and clothed.
CLOSE BOX
Esmeralda Resort,
Orient Beach
PO Box 5141
Baie Orientale
590-87-3636, Fax 590-87-3518
Reservations: 800-742-4276, 800-622-7836
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From the action packed waters off Orient Beach, the green roofs
of Esmeralda Resort are easy to spot. Fifteen villas, accommodating
54 guest rooms, are sprinkled across the low rise hills that
rise up from Baie Orientale. Each villa includes its own swimming
pool; accommodations offer air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephones,
fully equipped kitchenettes, and private terraces.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, nearby restaurants, snorkeling, windsurfing, tennis,
watersports
Le Meridien L'Habitation
Le Domaine
BP 581, Anse Marcel
590-87-6700, Fax 597-87-3038
Reservations: 800-543-4300
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These two adjoining resorts, L'Habitation and Le Domain, are
located on the island's northeast coast, tucked into Marcel
Cove. Surrounded by a 150-acre nature preserve, the resort is
landscaped with bougainvillea, hibiscus, and oleander. Guest
rooms, with bright Caribbean colors, include 251 rooms at L'Habitation
with garden or marina views and 145 rooms and suites at the
newer wing, Le Domaine. Facilities include swimming pools, private
white sand beach, shuttle service to casinos, Philipsburg, and
Marigot. Watersports activities are deep sea fishing, marina
activities, motorboat, sail, power, and glass bottom boating,
sailing and catamaran boating, scuba diving, water skiing, canoeing,
jet skiing, kayaking, and more. Horseback riding, racquetball,
squash, fitness center, and tennis also available.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, swimming pools, restaurants, watesports, tennis,
marina
DUTCH SINT MAARTEN
Holland House Beach
Hotel
P.O. Box 393
35 Front Street
Phillipsburg
011-599-522572, fax 011-599-5-24673
Reservations: 800-223-9815
www.hhbh.com
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This 54-room hotel is the ideal location for serious shoppers.
Especially popular with Dutch travelers in town to do business
in Philipsburg, this charming European-style hotel is also perfect
for those who are looking to do a little business of their own
in the duty-free shops. The junior suite here is an excellent
value, a two-room accommodation with kitchen and living room
and a large balcony.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, convenient to downtown shopping, restaurant
Maho Beach Hotel and Casino
Maho Bay, St. Maarten
011-599-55-2115, fax 011-599-55-3604
Reservations: 800-223-0757
www.ssholidays.com
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This 600-room hotel is located on a beautiful stretch of beach
with calm waters that are perfect for beginning swimmers and
snorkelers. There's plenty of action within walking distance
for those who are looking for nightlife.
Hotel Features:
beachfront, casino, fine and casual dining, watersports
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