Flew from Seattle to New Orleans for a couple of days then on to SXM on American. Immigration took forever.
Rental car guy never came thru so rented from Empress and had no problems.
Stayed at LaVista for our two weeks as that is our timeshare. Stay was great and service was wonderful.
Weather was hot with one tropical storm loaded with rain which the Island needed badly. A few other short showers a few times.
Found a new favorite beach, Friar's Bay. Road is terrible but so worth it. So quiet, no waves and no shelf. Loungers were $6 if you ate at the restaurant, $20 otherwise. Very quiet and the restaurant is lovely with great food. Cash only.
Had an evening cruise on the Passaat and on the way back as we were parallel with airport a large plane went right over the top of us. Thrilling.
We're not foodies so we ate at Chestefield's (great), Pineapple Pete's (OK), Toppers (OK), Thai restaurant at Stars Casino (great but over priced), Friar's Bay Beach Café (outstanding and great ambience) Karacter's (food great, deck is new and larger, lounge chairs all new with 4 inch foam pads), Dedos (sp) at Mullett (just OK) and LaVista for lunch and breakfast (great and well priced).
We had a great two weeks and didn't want to leave.
