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At Alicia's Inn one of our missions is to share our love of St. Maarten with our guests. This blog offers us an opportunity to share insights into the best activities, unique places to visit, local cuisine, history and what is walking distance around Alicia's Inn. Make the most of your vacation by reading the posts. Would you like us to blog about a topic, just WhatsApp us.

By Jeanina Dupersoy 11 Oct, 2021
The Great Bay Beach is a beautiful beach just 5 minutes walk away from Alicia's Inn. It is a great bay where you can enjoy the ocean, aquatic activities, lay on the beach or take a stroll along the beach and enjoy the blue ocean. This is a public beach open to everyone. At front desk you can request a curtesy beach towel that canned be loaned at no extra cost.
By Jeanina Dupersoy 11 Oct, 2021
Our Commitment to Safe Stays We have always been committed to providing clean and spotless rooms as the hallmark of our great guest experience. The products we use are on the American Chemistry Council list as products effective against Covid-19. Products used to clean and in the laundry include germicidal ultra bleach, pine multi-purpose cleaner, chloride dioxide, Lysol, vinegar and peroxide. These products are used in strict accordance with the safety and diluting instructions for the safety of both staff and guests. All guest rooms are thoroughly cleaned. Each room comes with disinfectant wipes for guest to use for their comfort. In addition, each room comes with air purifier pack to keep the air clean. We have you covered. Book with confidence . Ready for your vacation at Alicia's Inn! Fill out the EHAS form and ensure to carefully read and comply with all entry requirements . As the requirements change from time to time please go to https://stmaartenehas.com/travel-requirements . You are ready to pack your swimming suit and sun screen. Still have questions? Reach out to us on Whatsapp at +1(721)586 1522 or info@aliciasinn.com . We are here to help you. For our incoming guests who experience challenges please reach-out to us and we will work to resolve any issues with the pre-approval by contacting the local health department. From our experience with other guests our recommendation is to upload your test on time and ensure that the negative result is clearly show. Special Note : As per January 1, 2021 there will be a new travel insurance required for entry. Read all the details at www.sxmprotectionplan.com . Return Flight Tests : For those guests who need to get tested for their return flight you can schedule this at the SLS Lab by clicking the link . Or you have the option to do a covid test by a lab walking distance. No appointment necessary. The tests are 11 am to 1 pm daily from Monday to Saturday.
By Jeanina Dupersoy 11 Oct, 2021
Who is Alicia  of Alicia's Inn Auntie Alicia was a very caring and innovative person; actually quite good at marketing. Our auntie tried a variety of businesses that generated value for her customers and herself. As example, she sold eggs as a business; she sold half boxes of eggs and always added an extra egg or two, as too encourage customers to return. By doing this simple act of kindness, she knew that this would create repeat customers and retain them, instead of buying from a competitor. Auntie Alicia was well known in the community for selling eggs, chickens and baked goods, such as coconut drops, tarts, cakes, potato pudding and much more. Similar to the strategy with the sale of eggs, smaller size coconut drops were made, as tasters/gifts. Of course, all customers love to be pampered and feel special; here customer retention was also achieved with these sweet tooth items. Before coming to St. Maarten, Auntie Alicia and her husband Bobo lived on the island of Aruba, where she maintained her entrepreneurial activities in the town of Brazil. Auntie Alicia was an active Methodist member and a Sunday school teacher of the Methodist church in Brazil, Aruba. Once again, she became known for conducting bake sales for the church at their fundraising soiree. She was very frugal with the sale of some products, such as sugar cane. She was the only one appointed by the church to sell the sugar cane as she was be very conservative and cut the cane in small pieces. This would provide to more people. Auntie Alicia always strived to improve in all aspects of her life. Aunt Alicia learned from the books in her personal library. She believed that you had to help yourself. She had no time for ideal talk or gossip. If she told you she would do something for you, you can depend on her. If she had to do something for herself and you came along and ask for help, she would help you first. She was very involved in her Methodist church until she passed away on 21 January 1975 from complications of pneumonia. Alicia's Inn stands on the exact place where aunt Alicia's house was. As a testament to her handwork and commitment to excellence we named the inn after her. Legacy lives on today through family especially her niece Jeanina who manages Alicia's Inn.
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