Beach at Divi Little Bay Earns St. Maarten's First Eco Award

Chapel Hill, NC (December 20, 2011) - Divi Resorts is proud to announce that the beach at its Saint Maarten property, Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, received the Blue Flag, an eco-label awarded to beaches around the world. The Blue Flag signifies that the beach has met strict criteria for water quality, environmental management, safety and environmental education. It is the first beach on the island to receive the designation, which has been awarded annually since 1987, and the only beach in the Netherland Antilles to ever be honored.

The Blue Flag will fly for one year at the resort, which must continue a program of rigorous testing and monitoring to retain the honor. The 32 criteria include frequent water sampling, the establishment of a beach management committee, proper waste disposal and recycling of waste materials, monitoring coral reefs, wheelchair accessibility and an emergency plan to cope with pollution risks.

"Earning the Blue Flag rewards our constant investment in assuring a pristine beach and a high standard of enjoyment for our guests," said Cedric Pas, general manager of Divi Little Bay Beach Resort. "We are proud to be the environmental steward of this beautiful beach."

Tucked into Saint Maarten's Little Bay on the leeward side of island, the scenic crescent of white sand with its gentle waves has long been the star attraction of the Divi Little Bay Beach Resort.

About Divi Resorts:
Divi Resorts is the vacation expert of the Caribbean with a collection of 9 premium resorts on five Caribbean islands. With vacation stays as well as full and fractional ownership, the resorts provide myriad vacation pleasures from relaxing on white sand beaches and indulging in spa services to embarking on scuba diving adventures and perfecting one's golf swing. For more information on Divi Resorts call 1.800.367.3484, or visit www.diviresorts.com. For information on the all inclusive properties call 1-800-554-2008, email info@diviaruba.com or visit www.diviaruba.com.