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Trip overveiw
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04/09/2017 07:33 PM
04/09/2017 07:33 PM
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My wife and i just returned from another great SXM trip and i'll try and shoot a quick overview.
Rented a car from Louis at Automaxx. seamless as always.
Stayed at Club O for the first time. Whats not to love. The property, beach chairs every day, croissants, and bread at the boutique every morning with the crowd, and friendly staff!
Had breakfast at Yellow Sub once and it was very good. Ended up eating croissants and cereal at the chalet the rest of the time.
Had lunch at Chez Leandra, Orange Fever, Pedro's, Mr. Busby's, and The Perch. We liked all of them, but the shrimp kabobs, and Mahi Mahi meal at Perch was by far the best, and phenomenal!.... Mr. Busby's a close second.
There wasn't much for fancy dining. Papagayo, Lee's, Skip Jacks, Yellow Sub Pizza, Rib Shack lolo, Al Dente and cooked in a couple times. I took a shot at Ribs twice and was very disappointed. Our favorite by far is Al Dente. We went there twice for the chicken parm. and Lasagna bolognese. This seems to be a hidden gem! Skip Jacks was second best, with a great atmosphere but noisy.
For entertainment we drove the lowlands, Marigot, Oyster Pond area, The Bird Park, and sailed Tiko Tiko around the island cruise. Loved it all. It's really neat to see the island from the water as there are some beautiful places!
The morning beach walks, meeting a lot of the same people each day and lazing in the beach chairs was the most relaxing and i will come again just for that!
Sorry this was so long, and hope to go back next year!!!!
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Re: Trip overveiw
[Re: islandgem]
#126860
04/09/2017 09:12 PM
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Thanks. I enjoy your reports as well. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Trip overveiw
[Re: Jasperben]
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04/09/2017 09:13 PM
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That is funny. I guess we were there at the same time as you. Our last flight broke and after the drive, we arrived home at 2:00 am today. Can't wait to read your report!
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Re: Trip overveiw
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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04/10/2017 10:26 AM
04/10/2017 10:26 AM
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I'm not sure what the exact name of the area is, but Al Dente is near Orient, just past the Leader price, but before the round about to Grand Case/ Mount Vernon area. It's on the ocean side of the road, and says Ristorante and pizza over the door if i recall correctly. It has been our favorite place for the second straight year now, and very reasonably priced! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Trip overveiw
[Re: WhitandTamra]
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04/11/2017 03:34 PM
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Posts: 1,241 North NJ, 1720 miles from Para...
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Yes, they are included, plus you get a tag to put on your chair so you have a reserved chair for your entire stay. So choose your chair(s) wisely, and don't pick a saggy one!
That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante, that's all I want, La Vie Dansante (JB)
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Re: Trip overveiw
[Re: WhitandTamra]
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04/14/2017 11:14 AM
04/14/2017 11:14 AM
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In previous years, the chair concession remained open during the resort's annual closure.
I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.
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