We tend to agree with you. We have always considered SXM a prime spot for us to get away from the circus-like atmosphere of places like Vegas, Cancun, Bahamas, etc. We love the European feel of SXM and are not sure PH would contribute anything to that. The Americanization of Aruba was the main reason we didn't care for it.

Perhaps the younger people who have grown up coming to SXM with their parents will continue the tradition in the years to come; or perhaps others will discover it like we did -- via a cruise -- and then return because they fall in love with the 'difference' that is SXM.