The island of St. Maarten is considered the smallest inhabited island in the world to be divided among two European nations. At only 87 km2, the island of St.Maarten has become a preferred vacation spot for thousands of tourists from around the world.

One of the most visited hotels in St. Maarten is the Atrium Resort.  The Atrium Resort has been chosen over and over by its loyal guests for its great location, friendly personnel and convenient access to all major restaurants and shopping centers.

The Atrium Resort is a calm beachfront hotel that has immediate access to over half a mile of beautiful white sand beaches.  Rooms at the Atrium Resort are very spacious, well lit and airy.  Floor to ceiling windows offers its guests a breathtaking view of the mystic Caribbean Sea.

Guests at the Atrium Resort will find that the hotel is conveniently located at walking distance from all of the area’s fine restaurants for a perfect night out.  If shopping plays an important role during your vacations, guests will find that St. Maarten’s duty free shopping centers and stores are also at walking distance from the hotel.

Rooms at the Atrium Resort are well thought out for everyone.  Studios are available for couples while 1 to 2 bedroom units are perfect for the family.  For those guests who prefer a bit more space and exclusivity, the penthouse is the way to go.  Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, phone and cable TV.

An outdoor pool as well as a kids pool forms part of the Atrium Resort’s amenities along with beach access, laundry facilities and fitness center.  A variety of water sports activities are also available in the area as well as land adventure activities such as hiking, biking and even camping.

Guests at the Atrium Resort have expressed their satisfaction as they have mentioned the excellent service on behalf of the staff as well as the hotel’s excellent location.  Stay at the Atrium Resort in St. Maarten and be enchanted for a lifetime.

The airline JetBlue is offering very attractive packages to the friendly island of St. Maarten from major U.S airports. At the airline’s website, users will find great deals to St. Maarten and St. Martin that start as low as $519.

JetBlue flies out from several New York airports as well as Washington D.C., Virginia, Massachusetts, Vermont, North Carolina and Maine. The airline’s promotion to the Friendly Island offers travelers a great alternative to destination and low prices.

Passengers from the JetBlue airline may choose from hotels such as Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Casino at Maho Bay and the Princess Heights Hotel in Dawn Beach.

The Getaway Vacation Packages offered by JetBlue apply for travel departing the U.S on Sonday, Monday, Tuesday or Thursday and return flights on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday. Those interested in the JetBlue St. Maarten and St. Martin Getaway deals will need to know that the prices advertised are per person and based on double occupancy.

Other local and air travel taxes and fees are applicable as well as rates may vary depending on travel date and availability.

Aside from the island’s great beaches, St. Maarten offers the largest safari reserve St. Maarten Park, the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. The zoo also exhibits botanical and floral gardens as well as a reptile house, Squirrel Monkey Island, aviary and nocturnal exhibit.

Check with your local agent or access JetBlue’s website for more information on how to take advantage of these special deals.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, November xx, 2008 – Looking to “recession-proof” your winter vacation despite the economic downturn? Well, St. Maarten, the “Culinary Capital” of the Caribbean, has the perfect solution to your economic travel woes.

Located at the northern end of the Lesser Antilles, approximately 150 miles southeast of Puerto Rico, this petite island is offering visitors a host of discounts and FREE offers with the St. Maarten Winter Sale Promotion.

Guests that take advantage of this offer and book accommodations by January 31, 2009 at any of the participating resorts and travel between Dec 20, 2008 – April 30, 2009 will receive 15% off their nightly room rate, plus $100 in spending credits when they stay for seven-nights or longer. The associated “spending credits” can then be used at any of the participating restaurants, shops and tour operations.

The St. Maarten Winter Sale Promotion is valid at the following locations:

Resorts

Joshua Rose Guest House

Coral Beach Club

Oyster Bay Beach Resort

Princess Heights

Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort

When booking reservations be sure to mention the St. Maarten Winter Sale promotion to receive the discount.

Restaurants		Shops		Car Rentals
Antoine’s		AMA Jewelers		Best Deal Car Rental
Lee’s Roadside Grill		Ballerina Jewelers		Hertz Car Rental
Los Gauchos		Bedazzled Jewelers		U-Save Car Rental
The Tides Restaurant		Caribbean Gems		Value Car Rental
Peg Leg Pub		Diamonds International		Avis Car Rental
Pineapple Pete		Effy Collection
Ric’s Place		Lucky Too Gift Shop		Activities
Saratoga		Lucky Too Jewelers		Aqua Mania Adventures
Beau Beau’s		Shipwreck Shops		Exquisite Watersports
Fusion		St. Maarten Guavaberry		Philipsburg Theatres
Infinity		Tanzanite International		Xaro Tours
Islan Flava				Atlantis Adventures
La Cucina		Casinos		12 Metre Challenge
Molasses		Casino Royale
Pasta Café		Diamond Casino		Spas
Tequila Tex Mex		Golden Casino		Eternity Day Spa
				Good Life Spa
				Indulgence By The Sea
				The Spa
				Vitality Oasis Spa

For more information on St. Maarten’s growing tourism industry, please visit the website at www.vacationstmaarten.com.