“Ladies’ Luck” Girlfriends Getaway Package Introduced

(March 31, 2009) - Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino’s new “Ladies Luck” package hands girlfriends the dice for an incredible Caribbean getaway. Offering room upgrades, all meals and drinks, quality time in the spa, late nights at the island’s hottest nightclub and bets at the thrilling Casino Royale, this pampering package to St. Maarten is a steal at $155 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Valid for travel April 12 – December 15, 2009, with a minimum of three nights.

Whether it is a bachelorette party, a mother/daughter weekend or a long-overdue reunion, gal pals enjoy the perfect island escape with the “Ladies’ Luck” package, which includes:

• Accommodations
• Complimentary upgrade to Deluxe Ocean view rooms, subject to availability
• Three meals daily
• All alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages
• $20.00 per lady match play casino voucher at Casino Royale
• A 30-minute massage at the innovative Good Life Spa per person
• Two passes to Tantra Nightclub and Sanctuary.

Rates for Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino’s “Ladies’ Luck” package are $155 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Valid for travel April 12 – December 15, 2009. A three-night minimum stay is required. Rate includes all tax and service charges.

Ladies will also enjoy the variety of activities at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino. They can choose to soak in the sun while lying by the pool, or sip cocktails at the swim-up bar. Gal pals savor fine-dining at The Point restaurant. Duty-free shopping is available at the boutiques in the Maho Promenade. And if the ladies love gaming, there’s the Casino Royale.

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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