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Re: Countdown is on
[Re: taraavo]
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07/29/2016 01:45 PM
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Much happiness to you and your soon to be spouse and congratulations on having chosen this, of all possible destinations, for your honeymoon.
My best suggestion ( as a real long time visitor ) is relax and enjoy yourself and don't try to cram all there is to do into your first visit. Let the beautiful beaches and the incredible dining work their magic on you and the chances are very good, you will return down the road. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
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Re: Countdown is on
[Re: taraavo]
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07/29/2016 01:54 PM
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Posts: 82,976 Central Florida!
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Congrats on the upcoming nuptials and for having chosen a wonderful place for your honeymoon!! The FIRST things that we do on island is to get all the STUFF out of the way, so we can sit and enjoy ourselves, with our FIRST DRINK, on our porch at Beachside Villas, looking at this view! For a thread with some other people's first drinks, take a look at this thread Enjoy!
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Try the Passaat!
[Re: taraavo]
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07/30/2016 04:22 PM
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jazzgal
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Best wishes for a magical wedding; I know your honeymoon will be grand as you've picked the right location. One activity I never miss is a sail on the Passaat. They have half-day, sunset, and dinner sails. All are wonderful. It's a lovely sailing experience with no music; just the sounds of the sails flapping in the wind and the roll of the seas. The number of passengers is limited. On almost all of the sails I've been on, there have been honeymoon couples. Highly recommended. As far as beaches go, Anse Marcel is a must in my book.
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Re: Countdown is on
[Re: taraavo]
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07/30/2016 04:47 PM
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JohnandBev
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If you are a Cuba Libre fan, then you can have the original in SXM using Havana Club
If you are rum drinkers, then I suggest you look into rhums on tthe island - made in the French Islands from cane juice vs molasses. Bacchus has a good selection - take the airport road out of GC, when you come to the main road, go across to the strip mall - Simply the grocery store used to be out front, not sure if the signage yet says Super U or not, behind you will find Bacchus, lovely edibles, excellent wine and liguor assortment, several excellent rhums as well as oddly a nice resto
Enjoy J&B
PS, for beaches I would add Baie Rouge to your list
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Re: Countdown is on
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07/31/2016 12:01 AM
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Bahston
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Y'all have to be aware that there is a major difference between the rum that most of us are used to (molasses based) and French Rhum Agricole (cane syrup based). There's a totally different flavor profile, and often a higher alcohol content, 100-proof.)
One rum aficionado friend of mine describes it as "rum moonshine".
The local island drink of the French Caribbean is a 'Ti Punch, vernacular for a Petite Punch, which is pretty much a Rhum Agricole Shooter. A 'Ti Punch consists of Rhum Agricole, cane syrup (think simple syrup) and a small wedge of lime. It can be sipped, or it can be shot, but you're basicle knocking back 1.5-2 ounces of 100 proof rum. If you prefer, you can ask for a 'Ti Punch Vieux, which is made with a smoother, aged (3 years I think), amber Rhum Agricole.
CharlieH, did I miss any fine points on the 'Ti Punch?
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Re: Countdown is on
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08/07/2016 06:41 PM
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GaKaye
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RonDon said: You might want to try Baie Longue either on way to Baie Rouge (coming from Maho, Cupecoy) or on the road back. It;s wide white sand and as the name say---long! In that area is LaSamana, a very upscale resort. We've seen very few people on that beach when we've gone. Once we saw actress Helen Miran there. Are you responding to me, as your post indicates? If so, I don't understand the response, as my comment was about Anguilla.
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Re: Countdown is on
[Re: taraavo]
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08/08/2016 07:22 AM
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Congratulations! We are also in East Tennessee, Johnson City actually. We love SXM and know you will too! First thing the past few trips, as we have been staying at the Atrium, is to hop next door to the Greenhouse and enjoy the 2-for-1 drinks, specifically the Caipirinha. Two each of course The two experiences we look forward to the most are nude sunbathing on Cupecoy and enjoying Dany's ribs and rum punch, and our visits with Bernadine, the lady you mentioned who runs the rum stand and takes care of stray animals. She is a very dear friend to us. Can't wait to visit again this November! I hope you have a fabulous time! Dustin
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Re: Countdown is on
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08/16/2016 10:20 PM
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WhitandTamra
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dustinbh said:Congratulations! We are also in East Tennessee, Johnson City actually. We love SXM and know you will too! First thing the past few trips, as we have been staying at the Atrium, is to hop next door to the Greenhouse and enjoy the 2-for-1 drinks, specifically the Caipirinha. Two each of course The two experiences we look forward to the most are nude sunbathing on Cupecoy and enjoying Dany's ribs and rum punch, and our visits with Bernadine, the lady you mentioned who runs the rum stand and takes care of stray animals. She is a very dear friend to us. Can't wait to visit again this November! I hope you have a fabulous time! Dustin Dustin-We also love Cupecoy and Danny's cooking at Happy Bay! We will try Bernadine's rum this visit. Which ones are your favorites? We have only tried Ma Dou Dou's. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Countdown is on
[Re: taraavo]
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08/16/2016 10:24 PM
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WhitandTamra
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taraavo said: Counting down the days to my wedding here in Tennessee, but also to the honeymoon - our first time in SXM! This forum has been priceless in helping me research and daydream about our trip! We're staying in Grand Case and I feel like I know so much from reading here. I'm even name-dropping "Lesley" and "Jeannie" to my fiance who has no idea what I'm talking about. I'd love to hear from you regulars - what is the very first thing you can't wait to do when you arrive? What experience is quintessential to your vacation each year? I love hearing all of your stories and thanks for existing, forum! Congratulations on your wedding and your first trip to SXM! It will be magical! I recommend the ferry to Pinel, then hike to the beach on the other side! This was a wonderful day for us! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Countdown is on
[Re: taraavo]
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08/28/2016 09:45 PM
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Posts: 1,233 Middle Tennessee
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Have fun, congratulations! Best rainy day plans are sparkling, rose, Calamos, Purfume factory, honeymooning(duh), and just going with it.
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