Xiomara J
1. september 2024
Our vacation to St. Maarten from July 13th to July 22nd was a special trip to celebrate my cousin's 50th birthday—she absolutely adores this island. She knows more about what's happening on St. Maarten than most locals! We stayed at the beautiful Divi Resort, which was exceptionally clean with incredibly friendly staff. My cousin had stayed there in April for Carnival, and when we returned in July, the staff still remembered her. It was heartwarming to see how MIMI, who welcomed us at breakfast, greeted her like an old friend. MIMI has a heart of gold, always welcoming every guest with a big smile. She’s the kind of person who makes you want to return just to experience her warmth again. We absolutely love MIMI—she’s a true ambassador for the resort, and the service she provides is outstanding. Our room attendant, Deshawn (I hope I spelled that correctly), also took excellent care of us. Our room was always spotless. While I would have given the resort a perfect 10, I did have a minor hiccup. We were advised to attend the Sunday Brunch for its Caribbean cuisine. As an oxtail lover, I skipped breakfast just for this. However, 1.5 hours into the brunch, after enjoying my first plate of oxtail, I was disappointed to find out there was no more left. A large group of 40 people had arrived, and the oxtail was gone just two hours into the brunch. I was upset and asked to speak to a manager. The executive chef apologized and even removed my brunch charge when I explained that I had come specifically for the oxtail. Due to this, I had to give the resort an 8 instead of a 10. The chef did assure me that if I return, there will be plenty of oxtail waiting for me. Despite that, my cousin and I created memories for a lifetime and decided to make this an annual girls’ trip. We absolutely love St. Maarten—the food was amazing, and we even went ziplining on the French side. We spent a day at Pinel Island, where we had the best lobster dish, choosing our own lobster straight from the sea. Thank you, Divi Resort, for an amazing 50th birthday vacation. We will definitely be back!
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