Sheri Griffiths

#hosted Joie de vivre 🥂 You all know I love a good adventure - water-sports, beach days & lots of activity. But, one thing I love about #stmartin & #stmaarten is that there’s SO much more to experience. Many of you asked for unique things to do on the island, beyond the typical beach day. A visit to @tijon_sxm to create your own perfume is such a sensory-rich, calming, and special experience. First you don a lab coat (ooh la la), and discover how fragrances are created. Then, you choose from over 300 oils (with expert guidance) and mix your own custom fragrance, to name, bottle and take home. It was SO hard to decide which fragrance I liked best. I mixed three different beakers - “manly”, “floral” & “beachy”, but the options are endless! The class ends with a glass of champagne, and you’re sent home with your custom fragrance and a VIP gift bag full of products. Jump over to stories or the SXM 2 highlight to see what this experience is like!

🌸 My week in St. Maarten & St. Martin is coming to a close, but more photos & tips are yet to come….so many more! 🌸I’m saving my stories into a few highlights called “SXM & SXM 2” & YouTube vIds & a podcast will be coming in the following week as well. Check out the story highlights anytime if you like quick, easy to watch, videos. 🌸 if you’re cruising out of St. Maarten on @celebritycruises in the near future, we have a special surprise for you to help you get prepared for your cruise. Stay tuned!! 🌸I had no way of knowing what to expect on this unique trip. The food (oh, the food), the friendships, and the beauty and diversity of the island have made their way into my heart. Heartfelt thanks to @vacationstmaarten for hosting me, @portofstmaarten for allowing me to see the port area, and to @claudinepohl for making this all happen! #sxm - I love ya!

@vacationstmaarten @simpsonbayresort #sxmorbust #sxm #stmaarten

Woke up like this…🐠

How it feels to travel again… 😃 Be sure to follow my stories for so much more - including a side of #stmaarten I KNOW you’ve never seen before. I’ve saved a highlight called #SXM so you can grab all the tips and experiences any time!

I couldn’t be happier to be calling @vacationstmaarten home for the next week! Keep leaving your #stmaarten “must do’s” below- I’m going to see and do a LOT and I’d love to hear from you!

Join us for a BIG surprise at 4pm Pacific | 7pm Eastern tonight (Friday) at www.youtube.com/cruisetipstv. 🌴 The pic is a pretty BIG hint… 🌴 Any guesses??

#hosted 🌸Link in profile to our BRAND new video featuring the best of St. Maarten | St. Martin. 🌸How to get there, where to stay, what to do, and most importantly- what to eat…because the food in #SXM….oh, the food! 🌸Give it a watch and comment with your thoughts on our new #vlogumentary style.

🌴 Cabana Crush 🌴 @loteriefarm is a lush hideaway nestled in the hillside of Pic Paradis on French Saint-Martin. We had heard so much about this property, and it totally exceeded our expectations, because there’s something for everyone here. You can rent a cabana, wine, dine, swim, hike, or even zip line on the property. You might even spot a little wildlife. The restaurant serves a variety of fresh, colorful fare in an open environment, and the bar mixes up some fun as well. If you visit the restaurant, the poke bowl is a must, followed by a fruit platter. Don’t overlook the cabanas- the prices are reasonable, and there’s a variety of sizes & vibes available, including smaller cabanitas and the ultra cool jacuzzi cabana for larger groups. Loterie farm is great for all ages, but tends to have more of a party vibe on the weekends. Taking a taxi to Loterie Farm is easy, and they’ll even arrange a cab for you once you’re ready to leave.

#hosted 🥂Swanky sunsets 🥂 Perched on a cliff adjacent to Maho beach and adjoined by its sister property, @mahobeachresort - @oceanpointresort offers a swanky vibe without the size and overwhelm of a big property. From swim up suites to sunset view rooms, you can’t go wrong with your choice of accommodations here. Every room is luxurious with nespresso machines, stocked mini fridges & full en suite liquor bottles to enjoy during your stay. The swim up suites on the ground floor are gorgeous, but the rooms on higher floors offer stunning views. The food, including room service, is high-quality and the bar service is excellent. The zero entry edge pool gets you into vacation mode in a snap, and it’s not bad for photo opps too. What we loved about this property is that nearly everywhere you go, the views are jaw dropping. From the rooftop bar that comes alive at night, to romantic outdoor dining at Azul, you’ll feel like you’re a million miles away from everyday life. Thank you for hosting my stay @oceanpointresort. We will be back ❤️❤️