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Gus and Gus Beach Bar TJTrippe 2 hours ago Is Gus still around? Does he still have rentals properties?

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2nd motorcycle fatality in 3 days SXMScubaman 3 hours ago Reading this I've come to the conclusion the motor vehicle was at fault and not the biker.
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Chicken liver saled mikeandsandy 4 hours ago Looking for the recipe for the chicken liver sales from l’bourge Gourmand(sp)

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Saba missing wabid 10 hours ago I always enjoy the view of Saba while here. Its missing! Is the haze caused by the Sahara dust?

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Day1 wabid Yesterday at 11:28 AM We did this...

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....more later...

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Bagger tippage wabid 06/11/2026 07:23 PM We made the trip to Carrefour for provisions. What is the appropriate amount to tip the baggers?

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Beachside Villas BeachCouple 06/11/2026 05:12 PM We have been trying to reach Beachside Villas for about a week , no success by phone or email
Does anyone have any additional info how to reach them . Want to make reservations.

Thanks

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Just booked tickets for May SXMScubaman 06/11/2026 03:31 PM AA just published their schedule for the May 8 weekend we have our fixed week and I bought our redeye tickets leaving SEA at 10:29pm and connecting through CLT FC for 1100+ each one way. Was able to use our two 125.00 credits for a total cost of 2010.00. Now have to wait another four weeks to book our return. Hopefully with miles. Countdown begins.

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Arrival Day wabid 06/11/2026 12:57 PM We made it! In an earlier post I mentioned that I wanted to make this trip as easy and no stress as possible.... Goal achieved.

We traveled here at leisurely pace. We departed Madison Wi to PHL on AA mid Tuesday afternoon. The regional jet was 1/4 full! With an overnight stay at the PHL Marriott we rolled out of our beds and on to the plane by 8am. Small issue with my daughters ticket/passport (daddy user entry error), that was quickly cleared up and we were on our way.

We had an on time arrival here on the island. We had to hoof it outside from the plane to immigration (annoying but not a real hassle) and because we were traveling as a family with our 8 y/o daughter we got to skip the scanning line and went right to the agent. (that looked like a pain) Bag was waiting, and we were out the door in minutes.

A small delay because I did not see Leslie (Kenny's car rental) when we left customs, and it took some time for my phone to finds its way in the world. Not a big deal. We found Leslie as soon as my phone connections came to life and from time from feet on the ground to exiting the airport parking lot: 25 minutes.

We made it to SBR with ease. Emma, our daughter was bouncing off the walls as soon as we landed. A swim must be had IMMEDIATLEY. I delayed her for an eternity (10 minutes) while I had to work out a minor issue with our reservation, but we were soon in the pool, while my wife, Jodi, headed back to the airport to pick up others (sister in law and her eldest) who were arriving on a later flight.

We made it to the pool and she had a mango punch while her daddy (Dan) rewarded himself with a rum punch and, later snacks from Jodi and her sister.

As with any trip like this, we were "wired and tired" at the end the day. However we gathered for a celebratory "Aber Gut". That's German for all is well. AKA a "shooter". Its a shot of brandy with peppermint schnapps. Its a Wisconsin thing and a great tradition for special moments (reunions, arrivals, jobs well done)

The group settled on a ribs and chicken takeout from Lee's. Perfect and easy.

Our room is nice but the view could be better ( I am being picky ), but I am enjoying it. I also had inspiration and brought our camping fan we use in our tent. Brilliant. It makes the deck comfortable when the breeze dies.

That's it for now. We will be spending day one just decompressing and settling in... so beach, swimming, pool, naps. Rinse. repeat.

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San Juan Airport BayCruiser 06/10/2026 09:38 PM We'll be in the BVI 6/13-23, and our return flight (Jet Blue) was changed such that there is now a 6 1/2 hour layover in San Juan. We are hoping to clear customs, re-check our bags, then leave the airport for a late lunch in old San Juan.
Does anyone know if there is a problem with this plan?

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