March 8, 2010

Last week, the Porto Cupecoy team awarded real estate broker Bruce Delaplace, of the Fontenoy Immobilier Marigot Agency, with a Cartier watch. Delaplace received his gift on Friday, February 26, as a sign of appreciation for his dedicated work to support and endorse Porto Cupecoy, which resulted in one of his clients decided to call Porto Cupecoy home. Read more...

At Jewels by Love, the Euro/Dollar exchange rate does not affect our pricing because ALL our prices are in US$ on BOTH sides of the island. The cost of ALL our watches, diamonds and jewelry is the same on BOTH, French and Dutch sides. All Jewels by Love jewels and watches are sold at the SAME $ PRICE Duty-Free and Tax Free on both sides of the island. Please click here to email your questions.

March 4, 2010

Come Out and Support St. Maarten's Animal Community - Everyone on St. Maarten knows that animal overpopulation is a great concern. Porto Cupecoy is thrilled to be able to support the community by hosting an Animal Fair in the plaza on Saturday, March 20th from 10am to 5pm. We invite everyone to stop by and show your support for the animals and those who care for them, including: Paws, Smart, ARF, I Love my Island Dog, St. Maarten Animal Welfare and many of the island's veterinarian personnel. Many adorable animals will be available for adoption. The Blooming Baskets boutique will be donating half of their proceeds for the day to the cause. Donations are welcome. For more information, please call Michele Warden at 011.599.586.7055. We look forward to seeing you there... and so do the animals!

March 1, 2010

In order to accommodate their valued clients in a better fashion, as of March 2, 2010, Fox & Associates, Attorneys at Law, will relocate to offices in a new beautiful location on the lagoon in Colebay/Simpsonbay, Welfare Road #64, on the second floor of the Fedex Building. Fox & Associates specializes in real estate, corporate, immigration, labor and negligence legal issues. For additional information, please telephone: 011.599.544.5014/5015, fax: 544.2778 or email: Stefan Fox at stefan@foxattorneys.com.

February 26, 2010

Imagine Living On The Riviera In St. Maarten
Imagine living in the seaside village inspired by the classic sophistication of the Riviera but located at the French/Dutch border of chic Sint Maarten, between Simpson Bay and the Caribbean. Porto Cupecoy features a luxurious, private condominium community nestled around a seaside piazza with international boutiques, renowned restaurants and deep water, white-glove marina with 54 boat slips. From the elegant, Mediterranean-style architecture to the sumptuously designed interiors and gracious living spaces, you will instantly understand this is a special place. Porto Cupecoy, the 182-residence luxury seaside village, which is part of the Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. family of properties, officially opened on Friday, January 29th, 2010. This absolutely beautiful development is already more than 70% sold; so hurry, telephone us at 011.599.545.2318 or for additional information, visit www.PortoCupecoy.com.

For those of you who weren't on island on February 17th (including me), you probably missed the cocktail party at The Iguana Bar at Captain Oliver's Marina in Oyster Pond. The reason for the party: On May 15th, "The 6th Annual Captain Oliver's Regatta" will kick off to a start in Oyster Pond, with two days of fun and action packed sailing. This year's regatta will be presented by Coors Light as the main sponsor and partner in the event. Click here to read more...

February 22, 2010

Book a Suite stay and Get every 2nd night Free!
Suite Summer Escape at the Radisson St Martin Resort!
For every night you stay in our Marina Suite or Marina Deluxe Suite, you receive the next night FREE! Must book by April 10th, 2010 for travel in summer 2010. PLUS, enjoy the following complimentary added Values: Daily breakfast for two adults; 24-hour Fitness Center; Guest enrichment activities; and, Snorkeling gear and kayaks. For additional information, please visit us at www.stmartinhotdeals.com.

Pizza Galley has won the #1 Best Dessert in The Daily Herald, 2009 Best Of St. Maarten (4 years in a row) and #2 in the Best Pizza category. This is a quadruple whammy for this great little restaurant. Please visit them at: www.pizzagalley.com.

February 17, 2010

La Samanna Resort & Spa is offering two special events. The first is French Night "South of France" at
Le Réservé Restaurant on Thursday evening, February 25th. The second is "La Cave in South of France" at
La Cave Restaurant on February 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th. To view the menus, click on the Event Names. For reservations, contact Marc Fialip at 011.590.590.87.64.00 or email: mfialip@lasamanna.com.

Once again voted St. Maarten’s #1 Jewelry Store
Caribbean Gems was voted St. Maarten’s #1 destination for jewelry shopping. In the yearly 'Best of Best' poll conducted by the Daily Herald, Caribbean Gems topped out as the best Jewelry store on St. Maarten. Established in 1983, excellent customer service and quality with value are the main factors that make Caribbean Gems the one stop shop on Front Street for loose diamonds, fine jewelry, Swiss watches, 14k & 18k gold as well as designer jewelry. They have two locations at #22 and #40 Front Street, Philipsburg, St. Maarten.

Vini’s Vino Wine & Spirits shop and wine bar will be opening at the end of February at Puerta Del Sol, the luxury mall, in unit # 105 across from Mooi Restaurant. Vini's Vino Wine & Spirits will offer great wine selections and values from the vast wine cellar of the Vinissimo Wine & Spirit Boutique in Marigot, which has been voted "Best Wine Shop on the Island" by the readers of the Daily Herald Newspaper.

February 4, 2010

La Samanna Resort & Spa has wonderful dinner celebrations planned for Valentine's Day Evening including: Fantastic! A private dinner in the middle of the white sandy beach; Exclusive! Dining around the pool, hanging over Baie Longue; Unique! On the Beach laying on large cushions as in Roman times; or, Le Réservé Restaurant's dining room overlooking the Caribbean Sea in a romantic atmosphere savoring Chef René's Valentine Specials. Or would you prefer La Cave Restaurant's Valentine 2010 Cupidon's (Cupid) Pleasure surrounded by the World's Finest Wines. Enjoy amazing menus, champagne and incredible wines? For reservations, contact Marc Fialip at 011.590.590.87.64.00 or email: mfialip@lasamanna.com.

With just over a month before the start of the 30th edition of the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta (4-7 March), entries are stacking up for the Gill Commodore's Cup. Now in its sixth year, and held as one of the run-up events to the regatta - Thursday 4 March - this annual event is fast becoming a popular choice for race teams keen to tune up and 'iron out the kinks' before the start of to the three-day Heineken Regatta series which starts the next day. The new Gill Commodore's Cup range of products will be showcased throughout the Heineken Regatta. For details, go to: www.heinekenregatta.com/Gill-s-Gear.html.

February 1, 2010

This is just perfect for a small private celebration, business dinner, or just to enjoy life… In the unique atmosphere of La Cave Restaurant at La Samanna Resort & Spa, once a week on Fridays, ten lucky guests, will have the privilege to experience an exclusive dinner at "La Table du Sommelier" in La Cave. Every week, Chef René will create a tasting menu, paired perfectly with the expertise of Christian our Head Wine Waiter. "You may not know each other yet, but this is what La Table du Sommelier is all about; enjoying fine cuisine, exclusive wine, conviviality and creating lasting memories." Join us on Friday, February 5th. For reservations, contact Marc Fialip at 011.590.590.87.64.00 or email: mfialip@lasamanna.com. To view a sample tasting menu, click here.

Dive Adventures which is part of Aqua Mania Adventures - Your One Stop Vacation Shop - is offering Special Rates on the following diving trips St. Barts $55, Saba $67, Prickly Pear $76, Anguilla $76, Sand Dollar $40, Sunset Cruise $25, and the Dinner Cruise $55. These rates are only valid until February 28th. So, hurry up! Contact: Debby Lind at 011.599.544.2640 or email: diveadventures@sintmaarten.net and mention the Dive Adventures special rates on StMaarten.org.

January 25, 2010

La Samanna Villas
Eight private 4,600 sq. ft. 3 & 4 bedroom luxury villas, complete with private pool, butler service, private villa concierge and full La Samanna access. Book a minimum five nights and the final night will be complimentary. Offer is valid only on La Samanna Villas between January 3rd and December 21st, 2010 and is subject to availability on new bookings. Reservations US toll Free: 800.780.4028, more info: www.lasamanna.com/villas.

At Jewels by Love, the Euro/Dollar exchange rate does not affect our pricing because ALL our prices are in US$ on BOTH sides of the island. The cost of ALL our watches, diamonds and jewelry is the same on BOTH, French and Dutch sides. All Jewels by Love jewels and watches are sold at the SAME $ PRICE Duty-Free and Tax Free on both sides of the island. Please click here to email your questions.

January 13, 2010

La Cave at La Samanna is proud to announce The celebration of Saint-Vincent 'Tournante' our latest private dining experience on January 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st 2010. Saint-Vincent 'Tournante' is a tradition which started in the Middle Ages, and is a very famous wine celebration which takes place in Burgundy at the end of January each year. The celebration takes place in a different Burgundian wine growing village, which is decorated by its inhabitants especially for the event. This year the event will take place in Chassagne-Montrachet.

A celebratory procession features the banners of eighty different Burgundian mutual aid associations, costumes of the brotherhoods, statues of saints, a religious mass and enthronements by the brotherhoods. However, above all it is the tasting of one or several vintages of Saint-Vincent 'Tournante' which attracts a crowd at various different points in the village. To mark this event, our Chef has prepared a celebratory menu which is paired with wines from the Burgundy region. In order to not miss out and to reserve your place for this unique event please email Marc Fialip at mfialip@lasamanna.com or telephone 011.590.590.87.64.00. To view the menu, please click here.

January 11, 2010

This year, Swarovski of Austria, the world renowned leader in crystal figurines and accessories has expanded their business into Swiss made watches featuring their famous crystals. In their effort to have the best representation on the island, Jewels by Love in Marigot has accepted an invitation from Swarovski to add these beautiful watches to their world-class collection of watch offerings. These stylishly crafted watches are perfect compliments to a fashionable woman's wardrobe. The prices are extremely reasonable; starting at around US$475. For additional information, please telephone: 011.590.590.87.25.50 or email: jewelsbylove@aol.com.

January 4, 2010

This is just perfect for a small private celebration, business dinner, or just to enjoy life… In the unique atmosphere of La Cave Restaurant at La Samanna Resort & Spa, once a week on Fridays, ten lucky guests, will have the privilege to experience an exclusive dinner at "La Table du Sommelier" in La Cave. Every week, Chef René will create a tasting menu, paired perfectly with the expertise of Christian our Head Wine Waiter. "You may not know each other yet, but this is what La Table du Sommelier is all about; enjoying fine cuisine, exclusive wine, conviviality and creating lasting memories." For reservations, contact Marc Fialip at 011.590.590.87.64.00 or email: mfialip@lasamanna.com. To view a sample tasting menu, click here.