We always stay on the Dutch side at various Simpson Bay locations. Since Irma closed RP most recently, we’ve stayed at El Z and love the location and easy access to Maho, Cupecoy, Simpson Bay restaurants, bars and casinos. We enjoy occasional trips to French side beaches and fun spots for lunch...but if the Dutch side allows us we’ve rebooked for two weeks in late October. It’s something to look forward to for sure, and if we are not allowed then we will continue to change our plans until we can go. I don’t agree that SXM is like other islands - it’s very special to us and that’s why we’ve been going every year but one - most times twice a year - since 2002.

Thanks...Cathy