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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: obgirl01]
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01/18/2019 03:24 PM
01/18/2019 03:24 PM
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If it were ME, I wouldn't be real crazy about driving through Marigot at night any more. There is so little open there at night. As far as walking to the restaurants in town, I am lazy. If it's still operating, post Irma, I would use the guy with the cart that does roundtrip for something like $10. I assume that GCBC still has security, but of course, that doesn't extend all the way to restaurant row, and as you point out, most of the restaurants there are still closed.
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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: obgirl01]
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01/18/2019 03:45 PM
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We were just there last month and made the drive without issues. Go through Marigot and cross the causeway.
I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.
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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: Biturbo]
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01/18/2019 04:36 PM
01/18/2019 04:36 PM
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Glad you had no problems. I just kind of get the willies going through Marigot at night any more..
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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: jazzgal]
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01/18/2019 08:38 PM
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Driving in Grand Case, yes, no problem. The original poster's question was about walking from GCBC to restaurant row. My negative comment was about driving through Marigot, from a security standpoint. And yes, I may be too cautious.
Last edited by Carol_Hill; 01/18/2019 08:39 PM.
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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: PelicanPirate]
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01/19/2019 07:55 AM
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Exactly. We do NOT drive through the French lowlands at night. We have no problems driving through Marigot but our guard goes up once we hit the walled and gated area in the lowlands. "If" we're out after 9pm we come home via the causeway. Doesn't happy very often though LOL
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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: obgirl01]
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01/21/2019 11:04 AM
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We have long found Sunday mornings to be a great time for island drives with lesser traffic to wade through and less opportunity for getting stuck in traffic. Unless, of course, you’re trying to get to and find parking at some of the incredible island patisseries, and then it can become a whole cdifferent experience.
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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: BillandElaine]
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01/21/2019 12:21 PM
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Exactly. We do NOT drive through the French lowlands at night. We have no problems driving through Marigot but our guard goes up once we hit the walled and gated area in the lowlands. "If" we're out after 9pm we come home via the causeway. Doesn't happy very often though LOL We will need to drive through the lowlands in a few weeks as we are staying in Cupacoy. In the past we have been conscious to not stop for any reason and felt not much can happen. This refers to after hours like 10 PM Is there something we are missing? Has there been specific crimes or incidents? Driving the causeway and then making our way through Maho would be quite a long trip.
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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: murphycpcu]
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01/21/2019 02:44 PM
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Exactly. We do NOT drive through the French lowlands at night. We have no problems driving through Marigot but our guard goes up once we hit the walled and gated area in the lowlands. "If" we're out after 9pm we come home via the causeway. Doesn't happy very often though LOL We will need to drive through the lowlands in a few weeks as we are staying in Cupacoy. In the past we have been conscious to not stop for any reason and felt not much can happen. This refers to after hours like 10 PM Is there something we are missing? Has there been specific crimes or incidents? Driving the causeway and then making our way through Maho would be quite a long trip.
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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: RonDon]
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01/21/2019 03:34 PM
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I'm confused! From airport to Cupecoy you don't go through the Lowlands. We will be going to Grand Case at night several times. That is the worry.
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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: obgirl01]
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01/21/2019 03:43 PM
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Just use BIG city sensibilities. I think with lowlands at night, a lot has to do with that it is a dark and winding road and it feels too quiet. The only issues I know of that were pre-Irma, were that in Sandy Ground near the bridge, at night, occasionally some thugs would put trash in the road to cause a car to stop to rob. This was years ago. I would personally stay away from Sandy Ground and Marigot in a rented car after 22:00. There are some crack heads and I am not exaggerating. But we’ve never had a problem. To be honest, we’re more concerned being hassled by the Gendarmes, which has happened, checkpoints for documents (resident car, not rental). But there isn’t a need to drive in this specific area at night, so just avoid it. During the day though, it’s a beautiful drive. Common sense goes a long way and I think chances of an assault are extremely low if you use good judgment. Just like with most places in the world. Follow your instincts too! I personally have not felt unsafe in St. Maarten, but I live in Brazil so my radar might be more fine-tuned. I can’t wait to return ! St. Maarten/Martin is my most favorite place in this world!
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Re: Nighttime travel
[Re: PelicanPirate]
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01/21/2019 11:39 PM
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That wasnt pointed at you but you are the first to acknowledge reading it which makesmyou thorough and conscientous. What?
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