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The $80 million transformation of the RADISSON ST MARTIN is complete. Located on 1,600 ft. stretch of white sand beach on the French side of the island, it features 189 rooms and 63 waterfront suites in several low-rise buildings each with pool and garden views.
An ideal incentive or distinctive meeting destination, the resort offers over 7,500 square feet of meeting space with multiple function rooms, outdoor venues and Wireless Internet service. Gourmet dining; a casual market-style eatery; upscale lobby lounge; extensive lush tropical gardens and a 305-foot, zero-entry infinity pool and world class spa.
Just 35 minutes by boat sits Anguilla, arrangements can be made for a scramble at Greg Norman-designed Temenos Golf Club, world-class snorkeling or a gourmet picnic on a private island can be arranged. Known as an “A-lister favorite,” St. Barths is also close by via ferry or private plane where guests can enjoy its many art galleries, shell museum and restaurants attracting celebrities from across the globe. Off the beaten track, the five-square-mile volcanic island of Saba offers hiking trails and rugged tropical landscapes.
Veteran hotelier Jeffrey A. Lesker is general manager of the Radisson St Martin Resort, Marina & Spa. The 18-acre, luxury resort is located at Anse Marcel, one of the best-preserved and most secluded coves on the French side of St Martin, on the site of the former L’Habitation de Lonvilliers Resort. The landmark, oceanfront parcel was originally home to Le Meridian resort.
Lesker, a 25-year industry veteran is well known throughout the Caribbean hospitality industry from his most recent post as general manager of the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa, a AAA Four Diamond® Award winner and the hotel group’s flagship property. Prior to joining Radisson, he was general manager of various Wyndham Hotels & Resorts properties in the Caribbean, U.S. and Canada, including Wyndham Aruba and Wyndham Palm Springs, CA.
Previously, Lesker served as director of food and beverage for the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, and general manager of the Sardine Factory Restaurant in Monterey, CA. He began his career as food and beverage director at Playboy Clubs International in San Diego, CA. Lesker earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Arizona and an associate’s degree in hotel-motel management from Pima College in Tucson, AZ.

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