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The Euro is not rising. The dollar is tanking.

It is the opposite, how low will the dollar go. Deliberate weak dollar policy to make our exports look cheaper.

When it gets to euro =$1.60 we will be back to 2010.

Today it is 1.18 to the dollar. Been rising every day.

this afternoon I received two meal vouchers rom American Airlines problem is they were for two people other than me.. the voucher included first middle and last name of each person FULL credit card numbers for each person expiration date cvc and even billing zip code terrible redirect situation in CLT and RDU but it was simple human error that someone did not clear my acct before redirecting someone elses bags and attaching their email to my acct. I calle d AA and they removed the other folks email from my acct but holy smokes What if I was a bad guy? seems double e maill addresses an d different names shoild have been flagged somehow?? just watch everthing I guess. BISH

OK. If you can post some pics, that would be good.

The bar is done and open. The bar hours for hotel guests are from 11:30 to 8, and general public from 5-8. The pool, which didn't get renovated, is open to guests from 6:30 to 8.

Thanks for the pics. Is the new pool or bar, whatever it is, done now?

Thanks for your report and pics. Looking forward to more.
Relax and enjoy.

The airport Gods are mollified. We arrived yesterday, cleared the kiosks within 15 minutes, got our bags within the next 10, picked up our car at ACE(Safari) and made GCBC within an hour. It was Emancipation Day on the Dutch side, and traffic was light on both sides.

Had enough time to unpack before hitting the guest mixer for a wine and some snacks. Had a "special order" dinner courtesy of Sabrina and was in bed by 8:30 as I'd only had 2 1/2 hours of sleep the night before (had a 2:45 am pick-up to DFW). Everything seems in order, and the cats are happy we're here.

Haven't done anything yet, and the plan is to do as little as possible. Lunch today will be at Le Taitu, and we'll get some essentials from Bacchus's deli. Might hit Carl's tonight for a light meal, but might not. Just so many decisions a person can make in a day.

Here's some of my minimal pictures.

Watched the latest episode, they went ashore at Mullet- interestingly they set up their chairs and pop up tent right next to the last of Rosie's umbrellas - I would have thought they would go farther down the beach to get away from the crowds. Had a few nice aerials of them coming under the bridge, and earlier, the captain was urging the deck crew to move quicker so he could make the 3 pm bridge lift.

Jerry--yes, sometimes it is just better to spend the money to get a reliable good experience.

A year or less.

Whether or not it is mentioned depends on where you look. Here’s one source. Check the last paragraph. AP News Link.

What's the over/under for days in business. Terrible location..... kiss of death.

What exceptions? I didn't see any.

Based on their Facebook page, it appears it will be taking over the current locationof the We Lounge on the second floor of La Terrasse in Maho.

Drphilsxm

There were other issues with the park/fly/stay as well. Our reservation was screwed up & I had to pay extra for our parking. We would have been better off paying a bit more for EB Hotel. Good restaurant, excellent bar. Lightning shuttle. Never wait more than 20 min. In the end it would have been cheaper. And it is only a couple of years old. Just a better experience. Should have not thought with my wallet. LOL

There are exceptions for outdoor cafés and bar terraces. Expect many businesses to interpret those exceptions loosely.

Always wanted to try L'Atelier but we also visit in August
I now have a great place to buy tomahawk chops as well as A5 wagyu, so now not as excited to pay the high mark up for quality beef

Over the last three years, only remember Le Piment being closed in August as well as Maison Mere when they were in transition

Grand Case only 10 minute away

Ti Palm isn't getting any reviews but the menu looks good, entrance located at the side of Palm Court hotel

Bona Mama offers a great take away 3 course meal as well a good pizza, very inexpensive, in the strip of stores near Yellow Sub

In cul de sac in the old Sole e Luna location, La Villa Hibiscus offers a reasonably price five course prix fixe for starters

And this was at Kiawah Island Beachwalker Beach today.

There are some other Mediterranean restaurants in the Simpson Bay area. La Pasha, Beirut and Little Jerusalem. All very similar to greek cuisine. Vesna only has a Greek special on Saturdays which we've had before. Just OK in my book as I grew up on Lebanese and Greek food and am spoiled.

You can find a lot of helpful info just by following the Q Roo Mexico travel forums like those on TripAdvisor.

Will be a welcome addition as always looking for something different especially when into third week of gastronomy
Hopefully it is not Americanized

Vesna Taverna probably only other option for Greek food

J'adore, aussi!! Finallement. It now remains to be seen how well it's enforced.

Saw that episode. Might be done watching it. If I was on that charter any witnessed all that bickering of the crew I'd want off.