Recent Media Coverage
Discover the latest media coverage of the Sonesta Resorts in St. Maarten, including the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort and Sonesta Ocean Point Resort. From travel blogs to major news outlets, stay up-to-date on all the buzz surrounding our Caribbean destinations. For press and media inquiries please email sonestastmaarten@zapwater.com
Advocate | 15 best LGBTQ-friendly all-inclusive resorts for honeymoons
Travel Week|Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten promotes renoʻd event spaces
Special Events | With a bold refresh of its convention center and outdoor meeting space, Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten is redefining group travel in the Caribbean
Long Island Press | Going Places: Summer Travel: Resort Entice Vacationers
OutSFFL|Five LGBTQ-Friendly Caribbean Destinations
Florida Courier| Sonesta St Maarten Pushes to...
Caribbean Journal | United Airlines Is Adding More Flights to the Caribbean, With Extra Service to St Maarten, Punta Cana and Cozumel
She Buys Travel|Best Spots in the Caribbean to Visit this Summer
The Suburban| Melanie Reffes: Go beyond a vacation in the U.S. and make a beeline for the Caribbean instead
US News | 26 Top Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts for 2025
Reader's Digest|23 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts in the World
Caribbean Journal| These Are the Caribbean Resorts Where You Can Swim Right Out of Your Room
Out Magazine | 15 best LGBTQ-friendly all-inclusive resorts for honeymoons
Go World Travel|Island of Two Nations: Uncover the Unexpected Side of Sint Maarten’s Caribbean Magic
Caribbean Journal| JetBlue Is Flying Two Daily Nonstop Routes to St Maarten This Summer
Soualiga Newsday | Sint Maarten Prepares for Soul Beach Music Festival
Upgraded Points|Sonesta Hotels’ Latest Promotions Offer up to 50% Savings
The Atlanta Journal| Caribbean Getaways from Atlanta
Travel Weekly | Caribbean Resilience: After the dual shocks of the 2017 hurricane season and the Covid shutdown, tourism stakeholders in the region were determined to build back better and smarter.
Every Queer| The Best LGBTQ+ Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts for a Relaxing Getaway
The Atlanta Journal| Caribbean Getaways from Atlanta
Resident Magazine | Tropical Spring Break Destinations: Luxurious Getaways for the Ultimate Escape
Caribbean Journal| St Maarten, St Martin, Saba, Statia, Anguilla, St Kitts and St Barth Are All on One Island for This Caribbean Conference
Luxe Beat Magazine| The Magic of St. Maarten/St. Martin
TTW | St Maarten tourism boom: New airport spurs record visitor numbers
Smart Meetings| Sunny Days, Shining Meetings: 5 Places to Stay and Meet
Caribbean Journal| Visitors Are Flocking to the Caribbean Island of St Maarten Right Now, Buoyed By a Newly-Completed Airport
US News|16 Top All-Inclusive Resorts Where Kids Stay Free
Yahoo! Life | The fun is guaranteed at these all-inclusive family resorts with extraordinary kids clubs
Caribbean Journal| Visitors Are Flocking to the Caribbean Island of St Maarten Right Now, Buoyed By a Newly-Completed Airport
Lonely Planet | 3 days in Sint Maarten: buggy rides, floating bars and island hopping
Recommend| Epicurean Excellence: Culinary News From Around the Globe
Aviation News Journal| An Unmissable Experience
AAA | The Ultimate Vacation Hack: ‘Stay at 1, Play at 2’ Caribbean Resorts
US News | 26 Top Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts for 2025
We Are Travel Girls | The Ultimate St Maarten Bachelorette Party Guide
USA Today | Kids stay free at these 11 all-inclusive family resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean
Kayak |15 best adults-only, all-inclusive resorts 2025
Wanderly | 17 Best Islands to Visit in March for a Spring Getaway
JustLuxe |Sonesta Ocean Point Redefines All-Inclusive Luxury in St. Maarten
Hospitality Net | Eddy Loomans has been appointed Resort Manager at Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten
NEWS.SX | Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa Debuts New Club Level for Adult Travelers
TravelWeek | Sonesta Maho Beach Resort debuts new Club Level for adults
AARP | Step Outside Your Comfort Zone With These 5 Amazing Vacations
Costar| Contactless Check-In Evolves To Benefit Staff, Owners As Well as Guests
Tiny Beans | Best Beach Resorts for Families in the Caribbean
MSN| 15 Incredible Caribbean Resorts For A Family-Friendly Vacation
Honeymoons.com |25 Best Caribbean Adults Only Resorts
Travel Dreams Magazine| The Friendly Island Shares Island Wide Savings With The “Summer Starts in St. Maarten” Campaign
Forbes| Dive Into Special Summer Programming At These Caribbean Hot Spots
Smarter Travel |The 13 Best All-Inclusive Resorts Around the World for LGBTQ+
Travel Pulse| St. Maarten Summer Travel Package Offers Free Nights
Mighty Travel| 7 Affordable All-Inclusive Resort Packages for August and September Getaways
Daily Star |St. Maarten Summer Travel Package Offers Free Nights
Caribbean Journal| This St Maarten All-Inclusive Just Opened a New Eatery
Just Luxe| St. Maarten’s Sonesta Resorts Take the Term “All-Inclusive” to a New Level
FTN News | Island Wide Savings With The “Summer Starts in St. Maarten”
CoStar| Lobbies Have Become the 'It' Marketing Tool for Hotels
ResortCaribbean| The 44 Best Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts in 2024
The Suburban | Melanie Reffes: Summer in the Caribbean — Going Dutch in Sint Maarten
Lonely Planet| A first-timer’s guide to Sint Maarten
We3Travel | Sonesta Maho Beach Resort Review: Is This St. Maarten All-Inclusive Right For You?
CBS | Let's Make a Deal Episode 132
Travel Dreams Magazine| Best Eco-Resorts, Destinations and Gear for Earth Day
Maxim | This Sint Maarten Hotel is the Caribbean Country's Most Luxurious Getaway
Brides | Every Proposal Style—From Intimate and At-Home to Public in a Restaurant—Explained
Reader's Digest | 20 Best All-Inclusive Family Resorts 2024
Hombre | Leap Year Travel Deals From Iceland To The Galapagos – And More
Travel Pulse | Last-Minute Spring Break Travel Ideas for 2024
The Travel | 10 Things Snowbirders Must Do In St. Maarten
Dreamscapes | Ready for an All-Encompassing Refresh (Beautiful Beach and Bays Included)?
Good Housekeeping | 25 Best Places to Visit in March 2024
Tiny Beans | Spring Break 2024 Hotel Deals for Families
Trazee Travel | Sonesta Ocean Point Resort in St. Maarten Debuts New Pool Experience
Travel Dreams Magazine | The Best Leap Year Travel Deals to Leap Into March!
Costar.com | Convention Hotel Revenue Managers Focus on Flexible Pricing, Customization
The Knot | The 10 Best Caribbean Islands for Couples Seeking Privacy & Luxury
Forbes | Where To Find The Best Italian-Inspired Seafood In St. Maarten
Prevue Meetings + Incentives | A New Year of Hotels & Hotel News
WTOP News | 20 Top Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts
U.S. News and World Report | 26 Top Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts for 2024
Recommend | A New Year of Hotels in LATAM & the Caribbean
Yahoo News | The 10 most beautiful Caribbean beaches in 2024 (and where to stay near each)
AOL | For the Dreamiest Vacation Ever, Head to These Top Vacation Spots
USA Today Travel | 10 Best Caribbean Beaches for Families (2024)
Families Travel | Best Hotels In The Caribbean With A Water Park For Families
Family Vacationist | 10 Best Caribbean Beaches for Families (2024)
Good Housekeeping | 25 Top Destinations to Visit March in 2024
Dreamscapes Travel | Artistic Elegance and Caribbean Charms - Sonesta Ocean Point Resort in St. Maarten
Family Destinations Guide | 12 Best All Inclusive Resorts in North America — Top-Rated Places to Stay!
Family Destinations Guide | 5 Best All Inclusive Resorts in St Maarten — Top-Rated Places to Stay!
The Knot |The Best Places to Visit in January for a Romantic Getaway
U.S. News & World Report | The 17 Best All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts for Families in 2024
Honeymoons.com | 25 Phenomenal All Inclusive Resorts In The Caribbean
Travelpulse | Top All-Inclusive Resorts for Fall Break
Yahoo.com | 20 Best Things to Do in Saint Martin, From Sailing Excursions to the World's Steepest Zip Line
Refinery29 | Coming From A Biased Jamaican, Sint Maarten Is Very Underrated
The Daily Herald | Maho gives 80 computers to staffers in continued education computer prog
CaribbeanTravel.com | Sonesta Sint Maarten Resorts Invite Families, Couples And Solo Travelers
Hola Latinos Magazine | The Magic of St. Maarten
Condé Nast Traveller | On a Trip to St. Maarten, I Learned to Care for My Post-Cancer Body
Islands.com| 10 Restaurants Every Foodie Must Visit in St. Maarten
GlobalTraveler.com | Sint Maarten’s Sonesta Ocean Point Resort Elevates All-Inclusive Dining Experience
More Articles
St Maarten’s Top All-Inclusive Adds New Restaurant
May 2022 — The adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort in St Maarten has unveiled its newest eatery: Portofino, a “modern interpretation of classic Northern Italian specialties.” It’s one of three open-air eateries at the resort, joining Azul Restaurant and Bluefin Restaurant + Bar. The eatery is led by Executive Chef Francisco Almonte, with a focus on using “vibrant seasonal and local ingredients. ”Portofino’s menu ranges from thinly-sliced Carpaccio di Manzo to Tagliatelli Frutti di Marie with scallops, calamari, shrimp and black mussels in a white wine sauce.
Read the article in the Caribbean Journal
RESORT: OCEAN POINT
Sonesta Ocean Point Resort in Sint Maarten Debuts New Portofino Restaurant
May 2022 — Portofino is one of three chic, open-air restaurants exclusive to Ocean Point guests including the signature Azul Restaurant and Bluefin Restaurant + Bar. Executive Chef Francisco Almonte and the culinary team continually strive to elevate and redefine the all-inclusive dining experience.
Read the article on the CaribbeanTravel.com
RESORT: OCEAN POINT
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