It felt very Old Hollywood glam at the La Samanna Hotel in St. Maarten. It’s beautiful veranda and pool, perched perfectly on the side of the cliff. It’s a place I would only read about in novels. I whipped out my most ruffled and metallic dress for the afternoon…both it and my sweat glistening in the island sun, as I was lulled by the waves.
All I felt like doing was sit back and let the fans cool me down before a dip in the water. The hotel felt like out of an old Woody Allen movie. It sparkled. What I love about the summers in St. Maarten is that the island is a lot more relaxed and a lot less crowded. It feels secluded. It’s during the holidays and Christmas that the island is packed with returning visitors and new ones. La Samanna felt so classically elegant, a mix of old culture and new. The moment you drive into the exclusive driveway, through the luxurious rot iron gates, you’re immediately greeted by rows of St. Maarten’s national flower, the Lantana, blossoming from the trees with butterflies buzzing about in and out of your car windows. How is that for a grand entrance? This is an alternate universe I could certainly revisit again and again. I spent a little too much time by the pool and in the ocean and sipping on fresh strawberry banana smoothies in between. It’s what you come to an island to do…simply fall in love with mother nature’s wonders all over again. This summer has felt a lot like a mix of romance and understated glamour, two of my favorite things. I’m already planning my next summer, but how can you top this? Simple elegance on an island, not so far from home.
Rebecca Taylor blue dress
Lack of Color hat
X Nihilio handbag
Humo Blanco sandals
Kore swim bikini
Zimmermann headband
Miu Miu sunglasses (similar on sale!)
The hotel is gorgeous! I can see why you had to shoot there. Seems like such a chill, comfortable place!
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Lounging by the pool, drinking strawberry banana smoothie and having the best of hotels to do that at… I would sign myself up for it immediately! 🙂
You’re looking breathtaking in that dress Nat!
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In love with your dress <3
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I am in love with that dress!!
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Absolutely love it!
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Dying over your vacation photos! You look stunning in both the dress and swimsuit!
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Breathtaking shots. This hotel is so regal and is definitely prime travel aspiration.
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so fabulous love!
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Simply beautiful photos! 🙂
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That dress looks great on you! Love it! 🙂
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Nice Look..
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Beautiful x
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You look amazing. I’m so in love with your dress.
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that rebecca taylor dress is so gorgeous!!!
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Amazing photos. Love the swimsuit!
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Your dress is fabulous!
That dress is a dream!
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that dress is stunning! I also love the swimsuit
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LOVE you look so classy in the dress~
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Wow, amazing photos!! I love this blue dress, and the swim suit is gorgeous!!
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The dress is stunning! You look perfect!
Those pics always remind me that I need to travel again – ASAP. Such a beautiful place and I am really loving your dress.
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Love your dress!
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Love the bathing suit! Gorgeous.
Love that dress!
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