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Contract signed -- finally -- 5 years post Irma for passenger bridges, security and baggage handling.

AA cuts 31,000 flights

Sounds like most of the flights being cut are domestic, but best to double check.

Ahoy Captains,

Carpe Diem on your next Caribbean Escape.
https://www.reuters.com/business/ae...r-schedule-avoid-disruptions-2022-08-15/
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/american-airlines-flights-cut-november/index.html

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It's been awhile since we were on the island and looking forward to hopefully returning sometime next spring. We were down there Christmas week just before the pandemic; post Irma. We went to Baie Rouge for the day and posted several pictures of what happened to the beautiful villas. Very tragic. Thanks to everyone here, I found out about the rebuilding dispute with the French government and beach property owners. On the flip side, Raymond is doing time for tax evasion. What about Gus? When both were there, they had beach boys renting chairs out of their businesses.
We love Baie Rouge and would like to make a trip back there. Is anyone renting chairs there? Are the villas being rebuilt? My biggest concern, is that Rouge will turn into a Baie Lounge with very limited access if the villas are to be rebuilt and no one opens a business. Has anyone been there lately and can provide insight? Thanks everyone for stepping up.

It was just announced that, effective August 15,there will be " limited retail and food and beverage services in the departure hall." They expect this to last for two weeks.

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Is there a boat shuttle that takes you to isla mujeres
Has anyone done the catamaran trip to Isla Mujeres and is it worth the trip?
Also, is it safe to leave the resort and if so so they have a hotel shuttle to take you downtown cancun

Like you all, we love St Maarten. As I write this, I am listening to my ancestors Haitian music, aka, Compa/kompa.

While I’m HaitianAmerican and love my culture and upbringing, the last time I was in Haiti was 1980. And I’d love to expose my family to their roots but it’s too dangerous so SXM serves that purpose.

Looking for a more local slant on places and advice to see next time with my family with an emphasis on Haitian /indigenous Carribean music and food. Griot!!! Represent!

Like this one.

I believe others may have posted about this place (perhaps jazzgal) but last night was a first for us. Count me as one who was impressed. Really well done with some of the most beautiful and panoramic views of the island. I was told by someone who would know that it was a house that was originally going to be turned into a brothel but they could never get the required permits. Thus....it was purchased and turned into a beautiful restaurant. I thought the prices were reasonable as well. We will return.