if it weren't for the French side, we would not go to SXM. Being from NY, we don't need any more congestion, high rises, traffic, noise while on vacation. We like the open space of Orient, Pinel, tintamarre, Anse Marcel, Grand Case(many Gourmet restaurants), Grand Cayes, Little Cayes.

We rent a clean and quiet Bungalow from a TTOL sponsor. It has a small pool, inexpensive and you can walk to beach in 5 minutes.