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Escape to a beachfront resort in St. Maarten this summer from only $116 per night. Stay at the Sonesta Great Bay Beach & Casino Resort through September 30 and you’ll save 35% on seasonal rates.

The Sonesta Great Bay Beach overlooks the beautiful Great Bay Harbor and features nearly one mile of private white sand beach. The resort offers three restaurants, four bars, three swimming pools (including one infinity pool), two whirlpools, and complimentary Wi-Fi. There are plenty of activity options for the whole family, from scuba diving and water sports to tennis, volleyball, and even dance lessons. An onsite casino keeps adult guests entertained, and downtown Phillipsburg, with its historical attractions, duty-free shopping, and exciting nightlife, is just a 10-minute walk away.

These rates are available on select dates from July 1 through September 30. Visit the Sonesta Great Bay Beach & Casino Resort website and choose the Big Summer Sale, then enter the promo code SUMMER. Or call 721-542-2447 and mention the same sale. A three-night minimum stay is required. Book by June 30.

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Sonesta’s duo of resorts on the Dutch half of St. Maarten – Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino and Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino – offer easy beach access, swimming pools, multiple bars and restaurants, casinos, and spas. With “The Longer You Stay the Less You Pay” offer, you’ll get 35 percent off two-night stays, 40 percent off three-night stays, and 45 percent off stays of four or more nights. Book by September 30 for travel through December 17.

THE VALUE: Rates start at just $116/night.

THE CATCH: You must pay in full at booking, and the deposit is non-refundable.

THE DETAILS: To book, visit www.sonesta.com/stmaarten and code LUSLUP, or call 800-766-3782.

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Sunny Saint Martin/Sint Maarten blends French and Dutch colonial culture with a laidback Caribbean attitude. Sonesta Resorts’ two beach hotels on the Dutch side – Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino and Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino – are slashing rates as low as $126/night for travel from May 4 to July 5 as part of the Spring into Summer Sale. The Great Bay Beach property features an on-site scuba and water sports center, while the Maho Beach Resort is home to the island’s largest casino. Both resorts boast a prime beachfront location, guest rooms with balconies, and multiple dining options. Be sure to book by June 30.

THE VALUE: The sale offers up to 50 percent savings for top ocean view rooms and suites and up to 40 percent off on lower room categories.

THE CATCH: Rate does not include 21 percent tax. Payment must be made in full at time of booking and is non-refundable.

THE DETAILS: Visit www.sonesta.com/stmaarten or call 800-766-3782; use booking code SPRING50.

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For general trip-planning information, see our St. Martin Travel Guide.