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Re: Maho at night
[Re: dkwolos]
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02/17/2017 05:29 PM
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Re: Maho at night
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02/17/2017 10:02 PM
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We've done to too. Just be aware of your surroundings and walk in the road, facing on-coming traffic.
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Re: Maho at night
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02/17/2017 10:12 PM
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There was a time, once upon a time, when we wouldn't have thought twice about walking there, but today? Not so much. Kenny (Lesley....) lives in the general area and I'm with him. People who live in a given area generally know what they're talking about with regard to their own neighborhood and I'm pretty certain Lesley, of all people, does. <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: Maho at night
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02/17/2017 10:19 PM
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Pat--you know, I'm with you. I actually would have thought it would have been safe to walk there at night, but Lesley knows that area a whole lot better than we do and I would defer to him.
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Re: Maho at night
[Re: steveandcindylou]
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02/20/2017 11:14 AM
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steveandcindylou said: Is it careless drivers or hoodlums? Why do so many just accept living in fear? It is only a couple of blocks. While I can't speak for Lesley (Kenny's), I would trust his judgement since he lives in the area and traverses it many times a day. My guess would be it is a combination of both "careless drivers and hoodlums". Living in fear is one thing, being astute and heeding warnings is another.
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Re: Maho at night
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02/20/2017 07:17 PM
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Might not be a great idea but I would not hesitate to do it and have done it many times. Pay attention, the only section that would be in question is between Sunset and Royal Islander.
Cheers, Todd
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Re: Maho at night
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02/21/2017 12:16 AM
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.....the only section that would be in question is between Sunset and Royal Islander.
And that is the area I'd be most concerned with. As I said earlier, there was a time when I wouldn't have thought twice about doing this but today, not so much. Well, maybe if I was with a group or perhaps Todd was walking with us........ Nobody would mess with Todd! <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: Maho at night
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02/21/2017 09:15 AM
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dkwolos said: There will be 3 couples, we will be renting a car but only seats 5! We were hoping to use the car during day and venture to Maho for dinners at night minus one or two nights out in grand case but just trying not to drink and drive! What about swishing 6 in a car just to go to dinner and back to villa? Either that, or rent two cars. Two cars will allow you more flexibility for the entire vacation.
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Re: Maho at night
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02/22/2017 12:26 AM
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Lol! Pat, I am not bad, but the bad don't mess with me. I just tell them I know Sharon Harris and they run as they should!
Three couples equals 3 cars! Our rule number one when inviting friends to SXM is that each couple has their own car.
I get that the walk is about 100 yards or so, but you can see lights on each side and you can see what to expect in between. This then becomes a personal decision on how you feel about that walk as a couple but if with three couples, go for it. On the way back, take off your shoes and walk the sand with your feet in a bit of the water.
Cheers, Todd
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Re: Maho at night
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02/22/2017 09:26 AM
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LOL, Todd!!
But really, that was my point - certainly not that you're BAD because I know you're one of the good guys, but someone would have to be blind or nuts or most likely BOTH to mess with you. Besides, I have it on good authority, you're a lover and not a fighter. But I'm betting if called upon..........in almost any confrontation, I'd want you on my side!!
We have the same rule about the car thing - we always ask our guests to have their own car, too, if for no other reason than freedom for each couple to do their own thing at their own speed.
But to the heart of the post, and to the OP, I guess you've gotten enough responses to draw your own conclusions. Truthfully,, in a group of three couples you'd most likely be okay. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
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pat
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Re: Maho at night
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02/22/2017 11:04 AM
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I would think 3 couples would make it much safer. We usually walked it when we were 2 couples.
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Re: Maho at night
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07/16/2018 02:44 AM
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Is it careless drivers or hoodlums? Why do so many just accept living in fear? It is only a couple of blocks. Forewarned is forearmed! If you know about a problem or situation in advance, you will be able to deal with it when you need to. I've been there so many times, but I stop being careless in that area.
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Re: Maho at night
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07/16/2018 09:30 AM
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A few things to keep in mind.
Th initial question in this thread was from Feb. 2017, prior to Irma. Things are a little different on the island now
You have a long-time local resident and business owner who traverses the area multiple times a day offer sound advice.
You have tourists offering conflicting advice.
J.D.
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Re: Maho at night
[Re: dkwolos]
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07/16/2018 09:57 AM
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There will be 3 couples, we will be renting a car but only seats 5! We were hoping to use the car during day and venture to Maho for dinners at night minus one or two nights out in grand case but just trying not to drink and drive! What about swishing 6 in a car just to go to dinner and back to villa? Make 2 trips. It's not that far.
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Re: Maho at night
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07/16/2018 10:14 AM
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Being cautious is not living in fear, it's just common sense about your safety. When I was a search-and-rescue crewman in the USCG we often heard "...we've been doing it for years and we never had a problem!" from people we rescued. It only takes one bad time to be sorry you did it.
Always, better safe than sorry!!
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Re: Maho at night
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07/16/2018 10:54 AM
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There will be 3 couples, we will be renting a car but only seats 5! We were hoping to use the car during day and venture to Maho for dinners at night minus one or two nights out in grand case but just trying not to drink and drive! What about swishing 6 in a car just to go to dinner and back to villa? Make 2 trips. It's not that far. Again, since the original post was Feb. 2017, I am sure the trip is over by now.
J.D.
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Re: Maho at night
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07/16/2018 03:27 PM
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Again, since the original post was Feb. 2017, I am sure the trip is over by now.
Yes, this person posted several times leading up to their trip on Saturday, March 25th 2017. They asked questions and received answers but did not come back to share any information regarding their trip.
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
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Re: Maho at night
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01/26/2019 12:22 PM
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Necroposting. LOL. Back in Jan 2016, it was still dark once the SBB closed and driftwood was the only “late” gig in town.
It was dark then and probably as dark now. Give the post IRMA damage as well as the runway fence riding idiots ( and there was at least 1 death right?) perhaps a sidewalk o the beach side would be a consideration behind the huge blocks? But with erosion, probably not likely. Yep, one death and a lot of rumors. I don't know about now (I live in another state now), but it was real dark then.
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Re: Maho at night
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02/28/2019 12:35 PM
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I would not do it alone...but having said that, we are never alone, we travel in a minimum of 4 plus. But, honestly,,,I have never felt threatened anywhere on SXM...and Alegria to Maho is a hop skip and jump. Be aware, don't travel alone and you should be fine,.
Randy and Meg Young
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Re: Maho at night
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02/28/2019 12:37 PM
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if you mean "direcctly on the beach", what would be the reason.? Walk along the road,,keep your eyes open for cars,,it is so short,,,I must be missing something. We stayed at the Caravansarai and we walked over to Maho for night life all the time. We were a group of 4.
Randy and Meg Young
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