Yup...been to both and that is why those Islands key to the AI crowd. Beautiful self-contained reasonably secure resort areas with all the food (and drink) you want. If you are not into exploring the Islands then it works perfectly. We went with other friends so we didn't feel isolated..they even filled my beer fridge every day <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />

They do have their place which is totally different than SXM which I always thought was a place to explore different beaches, local places and dining establishments I would NEVER think of wandering around town in Jamaica or the DR but I felt quite safe at the resorts