August 2022 — So I got the self-care I hoped for at the resort, but I wasn’t prepared for how much St. Maarten’s rebuilding would mirror and inspire my own. Hurricane Irma ripped through the island in 2017, leaving bays littered with wrecked boats, streets crowded with storm surge debris, and businesses completely leveled. Now, signs of recovery are everywhere…

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RESORT: OCEAN POINT

June 2022 — While you can’t go wrong with your pick, we prefer the Dutch side, Sint Maarten, for its famous Maho Beach. This is the beach you’ve seen in YouTube videos; landing at the airport next to this beach, the planes fly past so low, it seems like you could touch them (but you can’t, don’t worry). For the same reason and more, we recommend staying at the Sonesta Ocean Point or Maho Beach All-Inclusive Resort, Casino and Spa (two connected hotels that are adults-only and family-friendly, respectively), which are right on that beach but blocked off so that you aren’t in the sea of tourists who flock there every day from all over the island.
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RESORTS: MAHO BEACH+OCEAN POINT

May 2022 — Executive Chef Francisco Almonte and his team seek to redefine the concept of all-inclusive dining, using seasonal and local ingredients highlighting both international flavors and the distinctive tastes of the Caribbean.

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RESORT: OCEAN POINT

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.
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RESORT: OCEAN POINT

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.
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RESORT: OCEAN POINT