Have you visited St. Maarten by cruise ship recently? Then you know one day is just not enough for St. Maarten's 37 breathtaking beaches, the shopper's paradise of Duty Free bling and luxury goods, exciting casinos, entertainment and nightlife -- not to mention the glorious food in this culinary heaven.
Take advantage of the new “Bounce Back” rate, exclusively for former cruise passengers offered by Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino or Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino. A jaw-dropping $150 per night! Call toll free, 1-800-223-0757, or click here to print out the coupon offer.
The hot new address in St. Maarten
Puerta del Sol Plaza at Simpson Bay
Puerta Del Sol Plaza, (we’ve also seen this referred to as Puerto del Sol) an extension built by the Simpson Bay Yacht Club developer was completed in Fall of 2009 and creates a lovely, sunny ambiance with shady courtyards for retailers in this new location. A Spanish contemporary inspired design houses a trendy collection of chic boutiques, hair salons, yacht brokers, real estate agents and restaurants. The Simpson Bay location is within easy walking distance, very convenient for guests of Palm Beach Resort, Pelican Resort, La Vista Hotel and Flamingo Resort and of course the Simpson Bay Yacht Club. Private residences are also available for sale and rent at Puerto Del Sol Plaza.
Take a stroll around and you’ll find St.Maarten/St.Martin’s ever-popular wine purveyor, Vinissimo (they have additional locations on the French side in Marigot). Vini’s Vino by Vinissimo is located at #6 Puerto del Sol – a great store for fine wine, champagne, cognacs and Armagnacs from France. The new and stylish Mooi restaurant and Patagonia Argentinean restaurant are getting rave reviews since their opening at this location. Book a relaxing and revitalizing afternoon at Carita well-being day spa or shop ‘til you drop with this line up of retail super-stars: Compagnie de Provance for beauty and body goodies, fashion and accessories from Roberto Cavalli, Versace, Life is Good, Apple Bottom, Babyphat, Coogi, Rocawear, Echo, Gap, Désigual, Seasonal Whispers jewelery, Deux Lux bags, Kiddo children’s boutique, Mystique made-to-fit shoe store, JZ’s Boutique, Alliance Yachts, Marie Bella, Oui, Inner Harmony and so many more.
There is parking available on site.
You can spend days shopping in St. Maarten/St. Martin and not visit the same store twice! So much to buy - so little time... visit our Shopping Guide and get full details about each merchant before you go. Print our shopping maps and take them with you.
Shop for GUCCI, ORIS, Hamilton fine timepieces. Diamonds International was established nearly two decades ago and has grown to more than 100 locations. Diamonds International is now one of the largest jewelry retailers in the world! Shop in St. Maarten at 68 Front Street & Princess Juliana International Airport.
Jewels By Love
Five generations of traditional jewelers. A splendid collection of meticulously selected, masterfully cut diamonds and gems. Exquisite and rare timepieces by Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, A. Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Ulysse Nardin, Hublot, Breguet and Tiffany & Co.. Marigot and Philpsburg locations.
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