Forums39
Topics38,613
Posts311,942
Members26,562
|
Most Online2,218 Jan 21st, 2020
|
|
24 registered members (MikeBiondo, IWIWSE, LINNY, BillDauterive, CdnCouple, JeanneB, magpie, CaribbeanCanadians, pandpfromcanada, dj1094, BaardJ, fabila, StMartinFan, bostonbob, wct49, cbf, 8 invisible),
755
guests, and 103
spiders. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Day One -- Our Arrival
#166348
07/21/2018 10:42 PM
07/21/2018 10:42 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 349
crsxm
OP
Traveler
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 349
|
First time back since July, 2017, and I have to say, pleasantly surprised at how easy the day went, how welcoming everyone was and how great it is to be back.
JetBlue from JFK, no issues, very accommodating--it was the first time traveling with my mom in a transport chair. Arrival in St. Maarten was just as good and we literally were through immigration faster than I can ever remember. We arrived just ahead of Air France which I'm sure helped. We felt the airport was very well organized with lots of help available. We had our luggage and rental car from Michael (unity) quickly, and we were on our way to Divi. The ride to Divi gave us a good glimpse of some of the scars from Irma. Certainly the sight of what's left of Great Bay was a sad reminder.
We were scheduled for a "refresh" before Irma and happy to report that our unit has been redone, new furniture, appliances and even a washer and dryer. The washer and dryer are not hooked up but they will be a welcome addition when they are functioning. The resort looks great, lots of construction still going on but the landscapers have been busy making the walkways beautiful again. Saw a lot of old faces and we were welcomed like family. Interesting that the bonus for attending the update is $100 Divi dollars which can be used at either of the restaurants--better reason than most years to attend the update.
Long day of travel. We capped off the night with church at St. Martin of Tours and dinner at Gizmo's at Divi. Gizmo's just reopened within the last week with an updated menu; all was delicious. Kind of breezy tonight and probably one of the coolest evenings we can remember. Looking forward to a beach day tomorrow.
|
|
|
Re: Day One -- Our Arrival
[Re: crsxm]
#166360
07/22/2018 08:12 AM
07/22/2018 08:12 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,740 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,740
Central Florida!
|
Thanks for the report. Regarding the rain this morning, not good for you, but the island desperately needs rain. Hope you have a wonderful trip! Looking forward to hearing more!
Carol Hill
|
|
|
Re: Day One -- Our Arrival
[Re: crsxm]
#166365
07/22/2018 08:57 AM
07/22/2018 08:57 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 18,575 St Maarten
BillandElaine
Traveler
|
Traveler
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 18,575
St Maarten
|
You can send the rain here to Cupecoy, we've had none! LOL Sahara Dust has lifted a bit today (that's why it's grey and no real sunrise/sunset), we can see Saba just a little bit!
Last edited by BillandElaine; 07/22/2018 09:09 AM.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
|
|
|
|