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Just one of endless pursuits of pleasure... a tranquil morning paddle along the gently curving shoreline

La Samanna

Retreat to the remotest part of French St. Martin, the hippest island in the Caribbean, long a host to movers and shakers like Jacqueline Onassis and Henry Kissinger and more recently Dolce & Gabbanna and Courtney Cox. Here, amid 55 acres of tropical wonder, you and 100 of your accomplished peers can create your own private retreat.

The quintessential exotic escape, La Samanna offers a unique combination of Mediterranean-style luxury villas surrounded by a picture-perfect white sand beach. This opulent Orient-Express beachfront getaway offers an incentive program unlike any other...


For a minimum of four nights, your select group of achievers can take complete ownership and make this sophisticated resort your exclusive domain - besdies La Samanna's pampering staff, morning songbirds and perhaps a dolphin or two. 

Re-invent your corporate identity. Create a new type of corporate think tank. Trade cubicles and conference rooms for hammocks and tendered yachts. Relinquish suits and cell phones for dive masks and water-skis. Forego the daily lunchroom special for spectacular midnight lobster bakes.

Day 1:
Let the relaxation begin! Arrive at your new center of operations and be personally escorted to your luxurious private headquarters. Breaktime until dinner...powernap in your beach hammock. 

Sunset reception and dinner around the floating edge swimming pool overlooking Baie Longue. Feast on a bountiful catch of fresh Caribbean seafood combined with French and Creole specialties. Sample the exotic tastes of our mixologist's special cocktail recipes. Sway to island rhythms before immersing your feet in the sea on the beach walk home.

Day 2:
Surf the sumptuous buffet of fresh exotic fruits, hearty American favorites, European delicacies, and selection of homemade baked goods including the best pan au chocolat this side of Paris.

The Olympics... Each group participates in five exciting beach sports as the ultimate physical and teambuilding challenge. Assemble after breakfast for water-skiing, windsurfing, volleyball, sailing, kayaking, waverunning, canoeing, beach relay, and banana boat riding. 

Picnic Intermission... Stop for a taste of fresh grilled Caribbean lobster and all the traditional accoutrements as the company picnic takes on a new meaning.

Traditional French Creole Festival... Rendezvous for dinner at the Pavilion and experience the flavors of sounds of combination original French and southern New World including piquant cuisine and cool jazz. 

Day 3:
Casual day at the office... Awake whenever... Catch breakfast at leisure. Relax until noon on your favorite spot on the beach.

Gather the team and your navigational skills. Maps and Jeeps provided for the Great Island treasure hunt - designed to ensure you discover all pleasures of St. Martin, including its fascinating history, diverse cultures, open-air markets and sophisticated boutiques, abundance of beautiful white sand beaches. 

Your commute to dinner is a sunset champagne catamaran voyage landing you directly at the dock at Grand Case; a former fishing village turned gourmet center of the Caribbean. Here you will savor some of the finest French wines, enjoy true European gastronomic cuisine and behold the lights of neighboring islands, all in a casual outdoor atmosphere. Return home by land with only a short stop on the Dutch side to test your luck at an exciting world-class casino. 

Day 4:
After a final round at the now famous buffet, spend a day in the sun, relaxing and playing in the waves. 

Departure:
Stay until the very last minute... we will check you and your luggage through at the airport, pay your departure tax, and bring your documents back to you on the beach. Au revoir, St. Martin!

This is just one sample of an Ultimate Takeover itinerary, but there are limitless opinions to what we can create for your event!

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