Just returned from SXM tonight, Did not stay at Royal Palm, but drove by it plenty. It is a BRAND NEW resort both inside and out. Totally renovated a couple of months ago, so it does have great looking furniture, a fine view, a decent beach, steps to a bunch of fine restaurants, across the street from Nowhere Special, which i am sure your daughter would LOVE! Music every night, plenty of 20 somethings, great drinks and appetizers, and a real fun time. Any type of food and restaurants within a five minute walk, etc. I think it would be a GREAT spot to enjoy SXM, and if you decided not to rent a car, I don't think the location can be beat. I did notice from the time I spent on Simpson Bay this trip, that there definitely is an ''age difference" between Simpson Bay and Maho. I really don't think there is a more happening place on the island now, than the Simpson Bay area.