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Transportation on St. Martin
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08/21/2018 03:40 PM
08/21/2018 03:40 PM
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SarWash
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Hello from a first time Saint Martin visitor (going late August 2018), Any advice on getting around on Sint Maarten? I am planning to stay for one week at Atrium in Simpson Bay and to visit the islands clothing-optional beaches (e.g., Baie Orientale, Cupecoy Beach, Baie Rouge, Anse Heureuse, Ilet Pinel) and other major sights. I do have a rental car and my current default plan for spots beyond walking distance is to drive to spots where I will not be drinking alcohol (e.g., beaches during the day) and take taxis to evening dinner and nightlife spots (Grand Case, Marigot, Philipsburg). Any tips and tricks in terms of safety and convenience (what to leave in the car or carry on the beach, where to park, how to catch a taxicab, etc.)? Should I take the local public buses? Is bicycling a good way to get around (I am thinking of renting a bike for just one day to go around the lagoon on the western end of the island)? Is it easy to kayak to Ilet Pinel or should I take a ferry/ water taxi? Any advice on taking a day trip by ferry to Saint-Barthelemy? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Transportation on St. Martin
[Re: SarWash]
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08/21/2018 04:14 PM
08/21/2018 04:14 PM
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Welcome! Wow, there's a lot of questions there!! First, I have no idea what Anse Heureuse is, but I assume someone else here does know. As far as what to leave in the car--NOTHING!!! Not at any time, at ANY place, for ANY length of time. Period. EVER. Got that?? Regarding where to park, if you're talking about at the beaches, most of the beaches have really easy parking. As far as taking local busses, they are generally pretty unreliable and if you're talking about at night, forget about it!! As far as grabbing a cab, probably your best bet would be to hook up with a cab driver early on and use him or her as your go-to person, as if you're looking primarily to catch cabs at night, they are often few and far between. You can usually get a restaurant to call you a cab, but better if you hook up with someone ahead of time, like TTOL sponsor Wilfred Brooks. Click on the TTOL sponsors tab and scroll down for his contact information. As far as bicycling, I would say NO. Drive a car or take a cab, as the roads are often not in great shape and you don't know the roads either. Put a couple thousand pounds of metal between yourself and harms way. Other people will chime in on some of the other questions. Enjoy your trip!
Carol Hill
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