"Walking distance" is a relative term. Everywhere is within walking distance during the day and I often walk the whole beach twice a day (and I am not a spring chicken). Night time is totally different and I do not venture outside of tbe Village (Bikini to Alamanda) at night on foot. I could be totally happy not venturing outside of the village for a week (including Plantation and Esmerelda). Having said that, we have always rented a car for the trips to SXM, groceries Grand Case, etc. Also, if I were a first timer I would want to explore...