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Dear Friends, With a history reaching back through the centuries, the dual island of Sint Maarten/Sint Martin has developed into a cosmopolitan Caribbean retreat. Its guests range from an international band of sailors who enjoy its many marinas and nautical activities to those simply seeking to relax under the tropical sun. There are lots of things to do and explore while you are here, and Art Book is your perfect tour guide to both the French and Dutch side of the island, with its combination of sophistication and simplicity. A taste of Europe with a Caribbean twist! Please enjoy Art Book, and let it show you the secret beauty of the island. There’s a lot for you to discover and we’re pleased to be along for the ride. Sincerely, Bruno Ackenine Publisher
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LUXURY ART BOOK UNE publication editee par Freecom Luxury Art Book directeur de la publication Bruno Ackenine direction artistique Elyse Ranart directrice des opérations Victoria Gomez Flevaris redaction Ellen Lampert-Greaux conception graphique Victoria Gomez Flevaris photographe Claudio Napolitano STYLISTe Iris Buchman
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Dear Guests, Welcome to the Westin’s Dawn Beach Club, a luxury timeshare resort whose secluded white-sand beaches and emerald blue-green waters make it the perfect spot to relax and simply enjoy the ambiance. To get acquainted with the resort and the island of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, we are happy to share this special edition of Art Book with you. Customized just for us, it is the perfect way to see what the island and the beach club are all about. Here you can enjoy the rare privilege of living a luxurious lifestyle, with gourmet dining, spa services, and resort facilities all rolled into one. With so many choices of things to see and do, both at the hotel and on the island, you will wish you could stay longer. Art Book and the Dawn Beach Club are sure you will return, so as you admire the handsome photographs in this edition, we just want to say‌. See you again soon! Sincerely, Cordialement, David & Alejandra Padin Ifrah Director of Sales and Marketing 30 Luxury Art Book
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Chers invités: Bienvenue au Dawn Beach Club à l’hôtel The Westin Resort et Spa à Saint-Martin, la station la plus luxueuse en time-sharing dans les Caraïbes. Ses plages de sable blanc et ses eaux de couleur turquoise bleu-vert en font le lieu idéal pour se détendre et profiter de l’ambiance de l’île. Nous sommes heureux de partager cette édition personnalisée de «Art Book» avec vous. Cela vous aidera à vous familiariser avec la station touristique et avec l’île de Saint-Maarten / Saint-Martin. C’est le moyen de découvrir ce que sont notre île et notre belle Dawn Beach Club. Au Dawn Beach Club, vous pourrez jouir des privilèges d’une idyllique seconde maison dans les Caraïbes, vous serez entourés de trois fabuleux restaurants, d’un service complet de Westin Hôtel avec 300 chambres, d’une spa de classe mondiale, d’un casino, d’une piscine infinity, et de bien sûr la plage la plus recherchée sur l’île, «Dawn beach» surplombant le magnifique Saint-Barth. Il y a tellement de choix de choses à voir et à faire, tant au sein de la station et sur l’île, que vous souhaiterez rester plus longtemps. «Art Book» et Dawn Beach Club sont heureux de vous accueillir. Nous sommes confiants que vous ferez de cette belle station balnéaire votre maison de vacances. Alors que vous admirerez la collection de photographies de cette édition, nous espérons qu’elles créeront la nostalgie d’un voyage merveilleux. Que vos merveilleux souvenirs vous guident vers nous à nouveau, avec autant d’allers et retours que possible pour toutes les années à venir! Cordialement, David & Alejandra Padin Ifrah Directeurs des Ventes et du Marketing. 34 Luxury Art Book
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79 SEASCAPES Shimmering ocean views. Incredible shades of turquoise and sun-kissed aqua. Long stretches of soft, powdery sand. Rocky shores and hidden coves. An island paradise embraced by the sea. An underwater world to explore. Dive in and expect the unexpected!
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95 TOURISM Take advantage of all that this multi-faceted island has to offer. Explore the highways and byways on the French and Dutch side, from the shops in Philipsburg to the charm of Marigot. Family fun, solo adventures, romantic getaways.
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103 PORT OF CALL The nautical gateway to the Caribbean. Magnificent marinas. The lure of fabulous ships, from the polished wood of classic sailboats to the epitome of high-tech on the world’s most extraordinary mega-yachts. Hoist the sails and set out at dawn. Or simply relax on deck, a rum punch in hand. A marriage of the high seas and the tropical sun!
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113 SHOOTING FOR THE STARS
Stephen Thompson is a transplanted Irishman who has lived in Sint Maarten since 1970, when he made his first visit to the island and never left. Owner of the Guavaberry Emporium—purveryors of a popular local rum liquor—in Philipsburg, Thompson is also an avid photographer who is seldom without a camera, often a Canon 5D2. His photographs range from people to pets (he has five dogs who are happy to pose whenever they are asked). He also loves astronomy and is a dedicated stargazer who takes heavenly images of the skies at night.
From his home in Pointe Blanche, Thompson can see inside the harbor of Gustavia in Saint Barth, which often serves as the background for his images of the stars, grounding the photographs and giving them a specific location. His celestial images are long time exposures, some of which show the curvature of the earth beneath the skies. They also show how the earth is spinning in relation to the stars, as pinpoints of light in the sky become divergent lines. The best photos are taken on the clearest nights, without a single cloud to spoil the view, and a maximum contrast between the sky and the stars. The only light pollution Thompson allows in these images is that of Gustavia, where the haze of light over the town localizes his images, and makes them a part of the magic that is Saint Barth. Luxury Art Book
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121 AFTER DARK The sun has barely set when the island comes alive for the night. Catch the beat of jazz, soul, blues, rock ’n’ roll, Motown, R&B, reggae, calypso, soca, and steel bands that reverberate in this international melting pot of music. Go clubbing and dance the night away, party until the wee hours, or enjoy a cool cocktail in this hot island ambiance.
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129 GOURMET EXPERIENCE Looking for someplace to eat? This is an island of restaurants and bistros offering everything from fresh grilled local lobster and barbeques on the beach to fine French dining. The catch of the day and West Indian spices are on the menu along with a dash of international sophistication.
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