Just got home last night and will do trip report later but two items fresh in my mind that I wanted to pass along.
1. One of the biggest complaints from a number of people is that current information printed in brochures and magazines is not accurate about restaurants being open. This includes hours of operation and phone numbers that are out of service. These publications are all dated 2019 so check before you venture out.
2. Departure at airport was crazy. No serious delay going through security/customs/immigration. But then the fun begins. Waiting area more than filled to capacity. People milling around waiting for a seat. Good news is that there is a bar and a couple food places but you could end up eating on the floor. Next, don't try to go to Boarding Area downstairs until they announce your flight. You will be prevented from moving to that area until your flight is announced (yes, they will check your boarding pass). When you do enter Boarding Area, you will join the mass of wall to wall people packed in like sardines, all trying to get to their gate. When given the OK, you will board buses to aircraft, again packed to maximum. Forget any priority boarding status, more like "mob boarding".
Advice?
1. We will never travel to and from SXM on Saturday or Sunday again. Whatever the cost to change our timeshare weeks will be worth it.
2. Getting to airport earlier than 2-3 hour recommended really gains nothing.
3. Knowing the situation in advance may help prepare you, as will additional rum or whatever else will work.