La Samanna Unveils New Romance Suite

Luxury Orient-Express Hotel on the Island of St. Martin

French West Indies – March 8, 2006 - La Samanna unveiled its new Romance Suite this month.  Located on the top floor of this award winning hotel, the 1,200 square foot abode provides exquisite views of the Caribbean Ocean and Baie Longue’s white sand beach from virtually every vantage point.

The suite includes an expansive outdoor terrace with a private plunge pool, an al fresco dining area and lounging cabana, and comes bedecked with dozens of harem pillows.  Exterior spaces flow seamlessly into the interior to provide an oasis of calm - while original paintings by renowned local artist Roland Richardson compliment overstuffed upholstery in crisp whites.

To ensure the suite lives up to its moniker of love, additional mood setting extras come with the suite, including: a personalized bottle of wine; an in-room entertainment center with a Plasma television stocked with a dvd collection of Oscar winning romantic films; music cds; and  romantic novellas.  Additionally, the en suite pantry is stocked with candles and bath salts, and each day flowers, fruit and champagne are refreshed.  

Per night rates start at $2,500 (plus applicable taxes.)

Overlooking Baie Longue, a crescent-shaped, pristine white sand beach, La Samanna is St. Martin’s most luxurious resort.  The only hotel in the area, the resort offers a pristine private island feel yet is a short drive to the exclusive shops of Marigot and the gourmet restaurants of Grand Case.  Part of the famed Orient-Express Hotels, Trains and Cruises collection, the resort is legendary for its extensive wine cellar and cuisine with provisions flown in from France daily.  Equally renowned is the resort’s Elyseé Spa with its indoor/outdoor tropical garden treatment rooms and Pilate’s studio.  With 81 suites, located on 55 acres of breathtaking beachfront, La Samanna evokes a French spirit with a Caribbean soul and has been recognized as one of the “The World’s Best” by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines; as one of the “Top 10 best places to go on a honeymoon in the world,” by the New York Times; and as the “Most Romantic Destination by Bride magazine.   
Additional information is available at www.lasamanna.com, or call 1-800-854-2252.