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French side rentals #168616
08/28/2018 11:35 AM
08/28/2018 11:35 AM
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lovemysxm Offline OP
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We are looking to return to SXM in March and in the past have always stayed at Club O. Any rentals agents that could be recommended- looking for a small villa or apartment close to Orient. Thanks

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Re: French side rentals [Re: lovemysxm] #168618
08/28/2018 11:52 AM
08/28/2018 11:52 AM
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Clearwater, FL
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I was looking for Jim Ruos's Caribbean Islands Travel Service on the SXM sponsor page, but couldn't find it. He has an FB page - we have used Jim's service and would definitely recommend. He is very helpful, especially regarding the OB area.


I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.
Re: French side rentals [Re: Biturbo] #168634
08/28/2018 04:09 PM
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Thanks Biturbo.

Re: French side rentals [Re: lovemysxm] #168656
08/28/2018 07:22 PM
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Have rented through VRBO and home away with great success here

Re: French side rentals [Re: lovemysxm] #168665
08/28/2018 08:09 PM
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Look up So Chic Villas. Great people to work with and units are steps off the beach with pool access as well.

Re: French side rentals [Re: Biturbo] #168671
08/28/2018 09:04 PM
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> Biturbo .. Thanks for kind notice. Caribbean Islands Travel Service is still in business, but as we have only represented Orient Bay hotels and villas for past 30 years, we have pulled back on advertising pending recovery from hurricane Irma. A few rental properties are now available and more will follow. In the interim, we are glad to provide information and arrange selective bookings. Jim .. 800-476-5849.

Re: French side rentals [Re: lovemysxm] #168693
08/29/2018 10:01 AM
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We used VRBO and were very happy with our choice. Great owners without any hassles. Walking to the village and OB.
Lots of apartments to choose from.
www.vrbo.com
carib cheers,
doctorj


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Re: French side rentals [Re: Biturbo] #168697
08/29/2018 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Biturbo
I was looking for Jim Ruos's Caribbean Islands Travel Service on the SXM sponsor page, but couldn't find it. He has an FB page - we have used Jim's service and would definitely recommend. He is very helpful, especially regarding the OB area.


I don’t have much knowledge of Frenchside rentals or rental agents/rental companies, since we own timeshare and stay mostly on the Dutch side of the island, but one thing I will say as a long time member here, is that in all my years as a member and in all the thousands of posts I’ve read in those years, I can’t recall EVER reading anything negative about Mr. Ruos’ company or services to his clients, and that, to me, is astounding. And as an added reality, I wouldn’t know him if I was sitting right next to him, lest anyone think I’m plugging a friend. I’m sure there are other good rentals options, too, but the lack of negativity regarding this company speaks volumes to me.


Respectfully,

pat



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Re: French side rentals [Re: JimRuos] #168719
08/29/2018 05:32 PM
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Thanks, Jim, we always appreciated your help and recommended you to the OP. Some day Club O will be back.


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