"Channeling French Riviera elegance on Baie Longue Beach, this secluded St. Martin retreat pairs whitewashed rooms and curated artwork with cliffside villas featuring private infinity pools and ocean views. Guests can enjoy refined French-Caribbean dining, sunset cocktails, private candlelit experiences in a below-sea-level wine cellar, guided hikes and snorkeling trips, and sustainability initiatives such as an on-site apiary whose honey is used in house-made cocktails and desserts." - Laura Begley Bloom
"Located in La Samanna, a Belmond hotel, La Cave offers a multi-course tasting in the oldest wine cellar on the island. Features experiences like rum sampling, cigar rolling, and chocolate tasting." - Carrie Honaker
"This St. Martin property emphasizes refined yet unpretentious dining—memorably creative breakfast offerings rather than a buffet—alongside active, multigenerational outings such as guided hikes up Pic Paradis, snorkeling with giant turtles, and complimentary access to kayaks, Hobie Cats, paddleboards, and snorkel gear. Rather than a traditional kids club, the resort’s family-friendly excursions and babysitting services accommodate multiple generations, and private villas and specialty suites are available for larger groups seeking Mediterranean-white-and-blue–styled accommodations." - Laura Dannen Redman
"Overlooking an idyllic golden stretch of sand, Belmond La Samanna, a sparkling resort beloved by the international jet set, received a retro-chic, pastel-hued refresh of its 83 rooms and suites, eight villas and public spaces in late 2018, with fabrics and furniture inspired by shells and sea life. Located in St. Martin’s smartest neighborhood, the hotel is within easy strolling distance of the island’s diverse cultural offerings."
"Home to an elevated French bistro called L'oursin and offers multi-course tastings in La Cave." - Travel + Leisure Editors