Resort heats up winter with new dive package

Travelers to St. Maarten swap snow boots for flip flops this winter with Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino’s Great Bay Diving Package. Guests escape the cold and channel Jacques Cousteau with PADI certified staff, multiple dives and even a shark sightseeing excursion. Packages are valid for stays from December 20, 2009 – April 3, 2010.

Diving experts and newcomers are welcome to experience the best in St. Maarten diving with two packages:

The Great Bay Diving Package (4 nights) – $1,055 per person.
• Mountain View accommodations
• Resort dive certification training course
• 2 days of diving
• 4 tank dives
• Daily breakfast for two in the Bay View Restaurant
• Shark sight-seeing excursion
• $20 match play per person/per day at the Golden Casino
• Rates based on double occupancy
• Upgrades to All-Inclusive available.

The Great Bay Diving Package (6 nights) – $1,850 per person.
• Mountain View accommodations
• Resort dive certification training course
• 5 days of diving
• 10 tank dives
• Daily breakfast for two in the Bay View Restaurant
• Shark sight-seeing excursion
• $20 match play per person/per day at the Golden Casino
• Rates based on double occupancy
• Upgrades to All-Inclusive available.

Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino’s own Adventure Dive Center and Water Sports department patiently guides guests through their scuba excursions. Additionally, the center offers full PADI certification and a variety of courses taught one-on-one, with private instruction and personalized service. www.ilovedivingatgreatbay.com   For more information, please call 1-800-223-0757 or visit www.sonesta.com/greatbay.

A serene Caribbean haven, the 257-room Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino is located on St. Maarten’s one mile stretch of soft white sand near the vibrant capital of Philipsburg. This four-star property invites guests to unwind with three swimming pools, three restaurants, four bars, the Golden Casino and the Vitality Oasis health club and spa. Adding to the excitement and amenities are a host of water sports, tours and excursions, tennis, internet service, meeting rooms and live nightly entertainment.

Sonesta Collection is a distinctive international collection of upscale hotels, resorts and cruise ships. Every property reflects the energy, style and spirit of its location. Locally-inspired and artfully-presented cuisine, luxurious accommodations and passionate personal service create an authentic and memorable guest experience. Discover the Sonesta Collection in Boston, New Orleans, Miami, Orlando, St. Maarten (2), Brazil (2), Chile (3), Colombia, Peru (7), and Egypt (12). Opening soon in: Rosario and Patagonia, Argentina; Jaco Beach, Costa Rica; Barranquilla and Cartagena, Colombia; Miami, FL; and San Carlos, Mexico. Visit Sonesta.com or call 800.Sonesta (800.766.3782) in the U.S. and Canada.

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