The Pelican Marina Residences

Set on its own beach, this 30-acre, 342-suite resort is located halfway between Dutch St. Maarten's and French St. Martin's duty-free shopping areas. Sample the island's nightlife and enjoy a meal at some of the over 200 restaurants, which have earned this small tropical island a reputation as a fine dining destination. Most of the resort's suites offer views of the beaches of Simpson Bay as well as, when evening approaches, sunsets over the sparkling Caribbean Sea.