Hi, same sort of issue for us - we are 1st half of Feb, staying in Orient. We too will have a car, but for evening dinners outside of Orient we will use a cab -if you have wifi that helps
Wilfred Brooks -a TTOL sponsor - cab service lives in the Orient area. When needed I email him a day or so in advance to arrange a cab
Rate schedule link
http://taxistmaarten.com/zones-rates/

Note - cab rates increase at night

If no wifi or phone, might be a problem
J&B