The St. Tropez Des Caraibes on St. Martin in the French West Indies proves that families, couples and friends can slip away for economical Caribbean retreats of sunning, snorkeling, sailing, surfing and all kinds of outdoor adventure. The hotel is situated near restaurants, bars, fishing villages, entertainment venues, especially the duty-free shopping on the Dutch side that has created a boomtown packed with tourists off cruise ships. At the hotel, guests can lounge by the outdoor pool, sip tropical concoctions from the poolside bar, and enjoy pizza and other light fare in the hotel's Madras Restaurant. The hotel also features babysitting and childcare, and help planning tour itineraries. The St. Martin hotel features 56 air-conditioned suites in eight neo-Romanesque buff- and pink-colored buildings. The rooms feature mini- refrigerators, ceiling fans, cable TVs, tile floors, brightly painted tropical wood furniture, and balconies with garden views.