Have you been to SXM before? Can't tell from your note.

Regarding close to bars and restaurants, SBR has it all over Divi. Divi and Belair are side by side, but otherwise, not much that is really close to Divi. On the other hand, SBR is right in the middle of Simpson Bay, which has tons of bars and restaurants all over. As far as beach, most people who go to SXM go to different beaches and don't just stay at the resort's beach. As far as a/I, to me that's not an advantage, as there are too many great places to eat and drink. By NYE, I have to assume that Divi will be done with their reconstruction, so I don't think that is a factor, although SBR is fully open now. I personally think the location in Simpson Bay is just a lot more convenient than being at Divi, so I would go with SBR.