After a week in Aruba we returned to SXM via Insel Air. Left AUA 8:15 am and back in SXM by 11:30am with a brief layover in Curacao. Sorry to say we missed Super Bowl at BBB and Norms party this year...

Myra with AAA Car Rental was there to meet us and once again after a few minutes we were on our way to the Flamingo. Check in isn't until 4pm but we were able to leave our bags with valet and off for a quick lunch at SMYC and the grocery store before coming back and checking in. Talked to Regional Mgr about Villa updates, and WIFI in rooms...claims they have received bids for WIFI and looking at all options and is a high priority. Also talked about the villas...didn't give time frame of further updates. We will see! Overall think things were very good at the resort but after being in a Marriott that was just refurbished completely it is hard not to compare.

Went on the sunset cruise which is a great deal thru the Flamingo, had a great meal at Cafe on the Bay for Valentines day...realized still addicted to the pastries in SXM, and they are way better than those we found in Aruba. Pretty much worked our way thru the dessert case at Taste Factory...not good for the waist line but hey it is Vacation! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />

Pinel Island was a great day as always. Snorkeling was better than last year and saw more fish. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />

Had fun meeting up with longtime island friends, and meeting some new ones,(I introduced myself to Elaine again this year while at BBB) <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" />

Weather was much better this week than #1. Pool much warmer! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />

P'burg looks great but the stores didn't seem overly busy though we were there on Monday and only 3 ships in. Had B'fast at Chesterfields before shopping...good as always.

Boathouse still has the best grouper IMHO and contrary to popular belief pizza doesn't bounce and the 5 second rule doesn't apply when it lands sunny side down! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />LOL Had to be there. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />

Glad to be back on SXM and half way thru the vacation...time is flying by! And as you can see the trip reports are getting shorter... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />