I have some Clement Premiere Canne and like it, more than Appleton at least. Have not yet tried Brugal, but if you can find it my favorite that I have found in SXM is Admiral Rodney which I of course found at Gulmohar's. While I would say Admiral Rodney is a can not lose pick much of this comes down to personal taste.

For mixing my favorite has become Mount Gay Eclipse. I am not much for Myers or Don Q.

Have a great trip what ever you get,
T

I will have to find some Brugal to try.