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 The smallest island in the world ever to have been partitioned between two different nations, St. Martin/St. Maarten has been shared by the French and the Dutch in a spirit of neighborly cooperation and mutual friendship for almost 350 years. The border is almost imperceptible. and people cross back and forth without ever realizing they are entering a new country. The only marker is a monument between Union Road and Bellevue, testifying to centuries of peaceful cohabitation and the treaty that made the arrangement possible.

All the same, each side has managed to retain much of the distinctiveness of its own national culture. The French tend to emphasize comfort and elegance. The beaches are secluded, the luxury resorts provide lavish accommodations, and the restaurants offer some of the finest dining experiences anywhere in the Caribbean. The latest French fashions can be found in many of the shops, and the smell of fresh croissants and pastries mixes everywhere with the spicy aromas of West Indian cooking. Small cafés and charming bistros add a decidedly Gaelic and cosmopolitan flair to the place. On the whole the atmosphere remains very relaxed.Characterized by white stucco Mediterranean architecture adorned with lush tropical foliage, La Samanna is an exclusive luxury resort secluded on Baie Longue, on the island of St. Martin.

An Orient-Express Hotel, La Samanna is also a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Everything at La Samanna, from the fine dining and the excellent sports facilities, to the small touches like the nightly turndown service of the unique bath amenities, has been designed for your total enjoyment and comfort.

Set amidst 55 acres of tropical gardens, curled next to a pristine beach, La Samanna is a paradise for the active and non-active vacationer. You never have to leave the pool to enjoy an enticing lunch, but for the guests who can't sit still, there is a host of complimentary amusements: three championship tennis courts, water skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling and a fitness pavilion. Massage and spa treatments are also offered in the new luxury European Spa.