We have stayed in the Orient Village area for over 10 years now. Wouldn't be without a car. We also rent from Leslie who will meet you at the airport with the car. Love the chance to explore when we want without having to wait on a taxi. There are so many interesting things to do on both sides of the island and if you have a day or two of bad weather, you may wish you had a car. As for Carol and myself, we enjoy our trip to the grocery store to see all the offerings and variety of fruits and vegetables that can be found on the island that we don't have at home. We too liked Petit Casino, but found the prices much higher than when we travel to Grande Marche in Cole Bay which is only about a 25 minute ride from Orient Village.