Traveltalkonline.com Forums


SXM Cruise Schedule TTOL Sponsors SXM Travel Calendar
Forum Statistics
Forums39
Topics38,431
Posts310,053
Members26,538
Most Online2,218
Jan 21st, 2020
Top Posters(30 Days)
RonDon 115
pat 42
jazzgal 40
Todd 40
Member Spotlight
pat
pat
Brookfield, CT.
Posts: 14,635
Joined: April 2001
Show All Member Profiles 
Today's Birthdays
ecco, OceanDrop, vincent
Who's Online Now
41 registered members (mark37, candu, sailingbob, eightzerobits, bostonbob, UncleLuff, duckfat, timnboston, MKGrey, caribbeangirl13, charlie, Travel Talker, Manpot, deliveryskipper, WWII, diver67, StMartinFan, steve74, Kathleen, RickinAtlanta, Memphré, nevar37, KirkB, SacoFrank, MrEZgoin, Alltech63, cabokid, VirginGordaResident, ColoBoater, pony600, BillDauterive, SoakInSaltwater, 9 invisible), 1,067 guests, and 69 spiders.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
June 4-17 Trip Report #101661
06/29/2016 01:35 PM
06/29/2016 01:35 PM
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,697
D
DonLinda Offline OP
Traveler
DonLinda  Offline OP
Traveler
D
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,697
This one is not as grandiose as some of the previous reports for us, but we wanted to put in a good word on Birdville, SSBG and Sapphire. One may need to <CRTL><-> or <CRTL><+> to make the page fit your browser.

SXM2016 Trip

SXM Sponsors
Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: DonLinda] #101662
06/29/2016 01:42 PM
06/29/2016 01:42 PM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,475
Central Florida!
Carol_Hill Offline
Traveler
Carol_Hill  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,475
Central Florida!
Thanks for the report! We enjoyed Parrottville on our recent trip also. I actually have to do my report on that part of our trip yet. Hoping to get to that this weekend..


Carol Hill
Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: DonLinda] #101663
06/29/2016 01:53 PM
06/29/2016 01:53 PM
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,635
Brookfield, CT.
pat Offline
Traveler
pat  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,635
Brookfield, CT.
Don and Linda,

As always, a delight to read and your photos are incredible. TY for sharing with all of us.


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: pat] #101664
06/29/2016 02:11 PM
06/29/2016 02:11 PM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 882
Arizona
M
marybeth Offline
Traveler
marybeth  Offline
Traveler
M
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 882
Arizona
Thanks for posting - the pictures were lovely - you clearly know how to vacation!


MB
Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: DonLinda] #101665
06/29/2016 02:34 PM
06/29/2016 02:34 PM
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 204
Clarksville, Maryland
KarenandRick Offline
Traveler
KarenandRick  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 204
Clarksville, Maryland
Thank you for the report! I enjoyed reading it! Looking forward to checking out Parrotville in December.
One question - How is the pool at Sunset Bar and Grill going to be used? Can anyone go in? Will there be a fee?
We saw the pool when we were there in April but it was not completed. Whole place looks awesome! If anybody has any insight that would be wonderful! Thanks in advance!

Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: KarenandRick] #101666
06/29/2016 03:00 PM
06/29/2016 03:00 PM
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 183
New Jersey
Klem Offline
Traveler
Klem  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 183
New Jersey
Thanks for the great report! Regarding OC, I am so happy someone is finally working on Villa #2. Also, glad to hear the WiFi has improved.

Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: DonLinda] #101667
06/29/2016 03:15 PM
06/29/2016 03:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 7,408
Yonkers, NY
fabila Offline
Traveler
fabila  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 7,408
Yonkers, NY
Thank you for the trip report.

On our first two visits to the island we stayed at the Caravanserai and there was a very similar looking pool over by Bliss where Reserve is now. It was considered one of the 3 pools listed for guests of the hotel. Similar vibe.

Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: KarenandRick] #101668
06/29/2016 03:41 PM
06/29/2016 03:41 PM
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,697
D
DonLinda Offline OP
Traveler
DonLinda  Offline OP
Traveler
D
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,697
Not sure how the pool will be used...rather strange place except for the ambiance value.

Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: DonLinda] #101669
06/29/2016 06:07 PM
06/29/2016 06:07 PM
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,476
Ohio
ruralcarrier Offline
Traveler
ruralcarrier  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,476
Ohio
Great report, thanks!


J.D.
Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: DonLinda] #101670
06/29/2016 09:50 PM
06/29/2016 09:50 PM
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,864
Portland, OR
jazzgal Offline
Traveler
jazzgal  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,864
Portland, OR
I've eagerly been awaiting your report and was not disappointed. Lovely pictures. Sounds as though you really stayed "home" this year. Sorry I missed you and Linda this year.


[Linked Image]
Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: jazzgal] #101671
06/29/2016 10:58 PM
06/29/2016 10:58 PM
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 348
crsxm Offline
Traveler
crsxm  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 348
Enjoyed reading about your trip and the photos were an added bonus--thank you. Our next trip is in 17 days (but who's counting). I think we'll put Parrottville on the list of things to do!

Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: crsxm] #101672
06/30/2016 07:44 AM
06/30/2016 07:44 AM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,475
Central Florida!
Carol_Hill Offline
Traveler
Carol_Hill  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,475
Central Florida!
We truly enjoyed our visit to Parrottville. And Valentine is very interesting to talk to..


Carol Hill
Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: DonLinda] #101673
06/30/2016 08:27 AM
06/30/2016 08:27 AM
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 7,132
St Louis, MO
SXMNorm Offline
Traveler
SXMNorm  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 7,132
St Louis, MO
Thanks for the report and pics.


Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: SXMNorm] #101674
06/30/2016 04:30 PM
06/30/2016 04:30 PM
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,294
J
january Offline
Traveler
january  Offline
Traveler
J
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,294
The pool in the trip report is the old Bliss pool with cosmetic work done on the edges. Same with the bar behind it.

Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: KarenandRick] #101675
06/30/2016 06:22 PM
06/30/2016 06:22 PM
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,093
CaribLee Offline
Traveler
CaribLee  Offline
Traveler
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,093
Quote
KarenandRick said:
Thank you for the report! I enjoyed reading it! Looking forward to checking out Parrotville in December.
One question - How is the pool at Sunset Bar and Grill going to be used? Can anyone go in? Will there be a fee?
We saw the pool when we were there in April but it was not completed. Whole place looks awesome! If anybody has any insight that would be wonderful! Thanks in advance!


Walked through SSBG two days ago and the pool was roped off with signs saying it was closed. Was just walking through to look at the changes so didn't ask any questions. Will try to find out more when we go later.

Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: Carol_Hill] #101676
06/30/2016 07:53 PM
06/30/2016 07:53 PM
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,697
D
DonLinda Offline OP
Traveler
DonLinda  Offline OP
Traveler
D
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,697
Just a note on "Parrotville". I too thought it was named such but was surprised when arrived and saw the sign was "Birdville". Most inhabitants are parrots. There are also quail and a few mice. The fauna is specific to nourish the particular bird species.

Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: DonLinda] #101677
06/30/2016 08:09 PM
06/30/2016 08:09 PM
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 304
N
NakedAsAJaybird Offline
Traveler
NakedAsAJaybird  Offline
Traveler
N
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 304
The sign on the front of the building says "Bird Park" in bright yellow letters. Underneath that sign, in large painted blue letters, is "Parotte Ville".

Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: DonLinda] #101678
06/30/2016 08:41 PM
06/30/2016 08:41 PM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,475
Central Florida!
Carol_Hill Offline
Traveler
Carol_Hill  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,475
Central Florida!
Huhm, OK, they must have changed the name, as I took pictures of the sign that definitely says Parrottville.. That was around June 3 or so.. Will have to look at my pictures for the date. I will be posting a report about our visit there, hopefully this weekend. Regardless, a lovely place to spend an hour or two.


Carol Hill
Re: June 4-17 Trip Report [Re: NakedAsAJaybird] #101679
06/30/2016 08:42 PM
06/30/2016 08:42 PM
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,475
Central Florida!
Carol_Hill Offline
Traveler
Carol_Hill  Offline
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,475
Central Florida!
OK, that is probably the explanation!


Carol Hill

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.6.1