Impressed with your travels from SFO all the way to St. Maarten! Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't Bora Bora be closer for you? Just joking! And, to do it with pets is very thoughtful. Cats can handle themselves quite well on their own for short periods, but not for three weeks. And, the cost of pet boarding seems to go up with every vacation we take. Sounds like the dining options in and around Grand Case remain strong. Let us know if you get to Anse Marcel on your visit and how things are going there. Definitely a hidden gem on French St. Martin that many people never get to experience.