Perched on a peninsula between two exquisite white-sand beaches on the Dutch side of the island, this Divi resort offers direct beach access and proximity to casinos, shops, and restaurants within a few short miles. After snorkeling with tropical fish or lounging poolside, return to one of the hotel’s 235 spacious rooms and suites, each outfitted with cable TV, data ports, and a private patio or balcony with a lovely ocean view. Windsurf warm Caribbean waters, sail on a catamaran, shop in Philipsburg, or cool off in one of three freshwater pools. With activities for kids and adults plus a fitness room and spa services, guests can be as busy or as laid-back as they please. **ST.MAARTEN BUCKS: Stay 4 nights or more, receive $50 in St. Maarten Bucks. Stay 7 nights, receive $100 St. Maarten Bucks - all for use at participating merchants. Applies to arrivals of 4/15/05-6/30/05 and 10/1/05-12/14/05.**

This seven-story, 285-room hotel sits on the beach at the west end of Great Bay, just five minutes from downtown Philipsburg. Air-conditioned guestrooms have blond-wood furnishings, colorful fabrics, and balconies with ocean or garden views. After a day of sailing, snorkeling, or playing tennis, guests can catch a stage show or try their luck in an on-site casino. This resort includes various amenities in the room price. See the room description section for details.

Situated on a private beach, this 30-acre resort is halfway between the island's Dutch and French duty-free shopping areas. All studios have kitchens, balconies or patios, cable TV, and air conditioning. Housekeeping is available for a surcharge. On-site amenities include five pools, a casino, two restaurants, bicycle rentals, and concierge services. Tour assistance is available.

Set on a beach on the southern coast of Saint Maarten, this hotel is 1mile from the Dutch capital of Philipsburg. Accommodations have balconies and kitchens; cable TV, in-room safes, and air conditioning. Other amenities include a pool, tennis court, restaurant, bar, and grocery store—high-speed Internet access, too.