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Lots of surprises...... #118103
01/21/2017 09:22 AM
01/21/2017 09:22 AM
Joined: Apr 2001
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Brookfield, CT.
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Flew yesterday, JB from JFK. Good flights and no issues with carry-on bags - ours were tiny by comparison to many we saw and here I was worrying about being 1.5 over on dimensional issues. Late departure and early arrival. Go figger that one...... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />

Deplaned and cleared immigration in no time since those up front seats do come with some bennies. For the first time EVER since they opened the present airport we had to go through the baggage scanners just as you depart the airport to the sidewalk. The logic of that is beyond me but then, lots of things are these days and I'm sure they have a reason?

Lesley met us with his lovely wife and provided us with our trusty R-18 and we were off. His service is so good and such a pleasure........The island looks lovely with lots of greenery and flora everywhere so I guess they've been getting lots of necessary rain.

Checked in and were nicely greeted at the Towers - lovely studio on the 6th floor with a great view that we love. Dropped bags and ran up to Barcode for a light lunch and then back to the room to get organized. Jeannie of Shopndrop had worked her magic and we were going to lunch in but decided we were too tired and hungry to waste the time and effort. Very nice lunch and chocoladas for dessert. Yum!! They accept ccs and include service.

Back to room to unpack and nap. Off to an early dinner at around 5:30 - thought Pineapple Pete's for easy and casual, but that wasn't to happen. Once we rounded the corner by the Boat Bar it was wall to wall stopped traffic. Yikes! An easy u-turn and it was a quick decision - Boca Marina with a hint of skepticism on our part, based on mixed reviews of our past visits since it changed hands. It turned out to be a good choice - the service was a little sketchy which may have been because we were early diners (or not.....)but the staff members were all lovely and the food we enjoyed was very good - onion soup gratinee for both of us and baked stuffed grouper for me and garlic shrimp for John. Both meals very good and provided reheats for who knows when..... they accept ccs and include the service.

We were back in our room by 8:30 and heading for an early bedtime when some obnoxious people leaned on our doorbell and wouldn't let up. Reminded me of days gone by when our girls were younger and they'd do this to torment us. Since I was already in my nightie, John answered the door and OMG!! It actually was daughter number one and son in law thinking they would surprise us. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> They sure did what they set out to accomplish!! Seems we weren't the only ones planning a surprise here..........we visited for a while and made plans for later today before they headed out. I guess it is a fact "What goes around comes around...." We're here to surprise a good friend and they were here to surprise us. Well, okay, in all honesty it doesn't take much of an excuse for either of us to come here....... but this sure was a very nice surprise.

Up early this morning to the beginning of a beautiful day - the water in the lagoon is like a mirror and actually reflected the clouds. When I first awoke in the dark (5:45 am) I thought the clouds I was seeing was fog coming off the water and then I realized what it was.

And here we are on this beautiful Saturday morning, coffee and pastries done, planning our own surprise. It's a beautiful day on SXM - brilliant skies and not a cloud to be seen but methinks its gonna' be a hot one. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

pat



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Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: pat] #118104
01/21/2017 09:28 AM
01/21/2017 09:28 AM
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St Louis, MO
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Nice surprises are always nice. Thanks for the review of Boca. How long you down for?


Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: SXMNorm] #118105
01/21/2017 09:32 AM
01/21/2017 09:32 AM
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Brookfield, CT.
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Here today and home on Wednesday. But just like Ahnold - we'll be back and April can't come soon enough.

And I forgot this before - Boca Marina also served samplers of their pumpkin soup and fresh from the oven Johnny Cakes instead of the typical French bread. Deelish - both of them.


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pat



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Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: pat] #118106
01/21/2017 09:33 AM
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Central Florida!
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Sounds like a good start to the trip! Enjoy!


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Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: Carol_Hill] #118107
01/21/2017 09:55 AM
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Home Wednesday poor baby!

Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: pat] #118108
01/21/2017 10:59 AM
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Oh, so nice to have you there and a report here!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />

We almost booked for my birthday in February, but will be there March 31st.

Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: pat] #118109
01/21/2017 01:05 PM
01/21/2017 01:05 PM
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CT
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Aren't surprises the best??? Enjoy every moment! Can't wait til it's our turn!!

Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: pat] #118110
01/21/2017 04:08 PM
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Such a nice surprise for everyone! Wednesday will come quickly, but really nice to have an unexpected get away.




Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: pat] #118111
01/21/2017 04:40 PM
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Portland, OR
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Nice report. Are you looking out at Blue Marine? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: pat] #118112
01/21/2017 05:22 PM
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I was so excited to see your post, Pat. Now I can live vicariously through your reports. Have fun.

Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: pat] #118113
01/21/2017 06:00 PM
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Conway, SC 29526
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I also love the view from the spacious balcony. Love watching the golfers hit the ball on the water hole in the drink. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: pat] #118114
01/21/2017 06:38 PM
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A nice surprise to have a trip report from you this time of year. Enjoy your mini vacation. As a February visitor my advice is to make dinner reservations and be prepared for traffic.

Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: SandS] #118115
01/22/2017 02:53 AM
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Pat, love your writing, it is always a pleasure, thanks for taking the time. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: fabila] #118116
01/22/2017 08:25 AM
01/22/2017 08:25 AM
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Brookfield, CT.
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First of all, thank you all for your kind comments.

Hope you enjoy our trip. It's all pretty low key stuff but it's what works for us.

We are looking at Blue Marine and the golfers across the lagoon as well as the cruise ships and airplanes coming and going. It's a perfect location for us.

For those of you soon come, pack your patience and remember to make your dinner reservations for the more popular places of your choosing.

Gosh - we really do love this crazy island! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />


Respectfully,

pat



"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat
them."
Re: Lots of surprises...... [Re: pat] #118117
01/23/2017 01:11 PM
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Clearwater, FL
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"Low key stuff" works well for us, also.


I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.

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