Resort Launches “Maho Money” St. Maarten Shopping Special

St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles (February 25, 2009) – Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, St. Maarten’s hot-spot for activities, is launching its new shopping rewards campaign, offering of up to $400 in “Maho Money” per room. Valid at a variety of restaurants, bars and shops in the Maho Promenade, “Maho Money” is available for stays through April 11, 2009.

Easy and rewarding, guests earn “Maho Money” just by staying at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino! Guests of this package will receive the following amounts in denominations of MM$25.00: MM$200 per room on three and four-night stays; MM$300 per rooms on five and six-night stays and MM$400 per room on seven-night stays. The offer is available at double occupancy for room-only plans, in a variety of room categories.

“Maho Money” can be spent at more than 25 participating shops, boutiques and restaurants in the resort and surrounding Maho Promenade. The lively area adjacent to Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino also contains the new Tantra nightclub and thrilling Casino Royale.

The Maho Money campaign highlights Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino as a complete entertainment complex. Rejuvenate with a massage at the award-winning Good Life Spa. Lounge by a pool soaking in rays, or socialize in the laid-back pool bar. Savor a gourmet meal at The Point restaurant. The resort can arrange all-ages activities, like snorkeling and diving lessons, swims with the dolphins, hikes around Paradise Peak and biking by Simpson Bay Lagoon. Kids can enjoy specialized programs, like the Just Us Kids club. For the grown-ups, there’s thrilling casino action, shopping, more fine-dining restaurants, nightclub and trendy bars for all-night merriment.

To qualify for Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino’s “Maho Money” incentive, 24-hour advance booking required. Applicable to all room categories except Super Saver. Blackout dates of March 6-9, 2009 apply.

The Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino in Dutch St. Maarten is a "destination within a destination,” offering exciting nightlife and a variety of accommodations and first-rate amenities. The 10-acre, 537-room beachfront property is located on the island's southwest shore and features a casino; two outdoor pools and beach; three restaurants; a promenade of 40 boutiques and restaurants; four tennis courts; the world-class Good Life Spa, fitness center and over 16,000 square feet of meeting space.

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; Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt; 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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