Don’t have a lot of time on your hands but have a destination in mind already? In particular, if this destination is the Caribbean, in a little island that has both a French and Dutch flair, then congratulations! The solution to your problem would be to book one of the many St Maarten all inclusive resorts.
For starters, what does an all inclusive resort mean? All inclusive resorts are accommodations which offer packages that include your stay, activities, dining, and transportation practically all in one place for one price. There are several St Maarten all inclusive resorts all over the island which serve as a private cocoon for those looking.
The French side (which is technically St Martin) offers quieter options. There are several St Maarten all inclusive resorts in Marigot, Grand Case, the Orient Bay and Anse Marcel. The St Maarten all inclusive resorts in St. Maarten tend to be livelier and more adept for those who love partying and socializing. There are St Maarten all inclusive resorts from Philisburg up to the Southern Coast on the island.
During the off season, the rates for St Maarten all inclusive resorts start at $350. During the peak season, they rise considerably to $500 per night or $1,000 for suites.
Some St Maarten all inclusive resorts include the Sonesta and the Divi Little Bay Beach Resort. Sonesta is actually two resorts. One is found at the Grand Bay and another is found at Maho Beach. Maho Beach is considered the largest of the St Maarten all inclusive resorts with over 500 rooms and 10 acres for their guests to explore. On the other hand, Great Bay is one of the fairly new hotels as it has recently been renovated to accommodate more guests. The Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is one of the quieter St Maarten all inclusive resorts. It is tucked between two bays which add to the romance and mystery of the place.
St Maarten Hotels
Unlike St Maarten all inclusive resorts, hotels can give you the freedom to choose different aspects of your vacation. If you’d like to dine out and explore the island, you can. If you’d like to go scuba diving in another resort, then by all means do so. There are several interesting and exotic, even affordable, St Maarten hotels to choose from. Of course, there are big established St Maarten hotels such as the Westin Dawn Beach and the Radisson in St. Martin. St. Maarten offers a lot of group accommodation options. They are usually for families or friends who are on vacation together. These provide bigger discounts, especially during the off-season from September to December.
St Maarten Weather Patterns
If you’ve got your plane tickets and bags ready for a vacation in one of the beautiful St Maarten all inclusive resorts or hotels, do check the weather. There are now several sites online which can help you with that. For one, try The Weather Channel or The Weather Network. Luckily, St Maarten weather is quite predictable. Because the island has a typhoon season which usually starts from June all the way to December, it would be best to take advantage of the summer months. Rain normally peaks during October and slows down to December. January is quite hot all the way to May with only scattered rain showers.
