What an amazing week at Villa Amalia. 12 friends gathered together for the first time since 2019 and celebrated each other and a special birthday and it couldn't have been more perfect, from securing the reservation to waving goodbye on our way to SXM. The team at Villa Amalia were responsive throughout the process of preparing the house for our visit and not one need or want went unaddressed. Nadia, our concierge, didn't miss a beat and elevated every aspect of the trip with suggestions and recommendations that proved to be precisely what was needed or expected. Tamisha and Rene were the masters of the kitchen and our meals and pivoted for individual tastes and preferences readily and seamlessly, making each guest comfortable in asking for something special or different. The food was fresh and delicious and beautifully prepared and presented, whether it was a simple egg dish, charcuterie plate, or the birthday entree and specially requested dessert. We did not want for anything. Christine, Tasha and Suzie completed the team at Amalia and made our surroundings neat and tidy despite our best efforts to keep it a mess - with 12 people running from room to kitchen to sun deck to pool and back throughout the stay they were able to keep everything in order and ready for the next tornado of activity. It was an epic vacation for a variety of reasons, but it all started with finding the right spot, and we hit the nail on the head when we found Villa Amalia. I can't say enough good things about our experience - we had a catamaran excursion planned to the T for us by Nadia, who elevated that experience by switching boats and lunch spots before we arrivedvafter getting to know me and the crowd through what can only be described as a short novel of messages on group preferences. We had a masseuse on site most days and everyone took advantage - I had one almost every day. When time came for the big celebratory dinner, Nadia provided a special gift of live music to accompany dinner service and it was so thoughtful and greatly appreciated. Every single guest pulled me aside to tell me what a great job I did in finding Villa Amalia and planning the holiday for the group and each praise was passed along to Nadia and Tamisha, my primary contact points. It would not have been the experience of a lifetime without this amazing team of professionals who's only goal is to make everyone feel like the primary guest. Villa Amalia has set the bar for future holidays.