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Re: Leaving next week...couple questions
[Re: vacanakey]
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04/28/2019 01:55 PM
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As to markets we've found none in Simpson Bay have the best prices. Last March we picked up the basics at the little market across from Royal Islander in Maho and their prices were less than Carrefore. 6 pack water $3.50, wedge of Gouda cheese 1.48, dozen jumbo eggs $2.50 , Milk 1.69, romaine 2.10 Ting1.50 per bottle, (got 6) one tomato .41 i bottle rum for total of $48.71
Later we went to Super U for the rest of groceries and they were by far the least expensive. Guadaloupe melon, 4pk yogurt, cheese: Fromage St Albray, 4 tangerines, 2 pears, 2 bananas, box raisin bran, quart milk, lettuce, tomato, salad dressing, small fruit tart, bottle Merlot, bottle Sancerre, bottle Cote Roses and i champagne for total $48.91 they gave 1 to 1 Euro to USD. If nothing else their wine selection is vast and inexpensive.
Last edited by RonDon; 04/28/2019 01:57 PM.
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Re: Leaving next week...couple questions
[Re: vacanakey]
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04/28/2019 01:59 PM
04/28/2019 01:59 PM
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Posts: 82,486 Central Florida!
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Simpson Bay is tough, as far as best prices. The large store in Simpson Bay is Market Garden, which in general is a ripoff. Best prices for groceries on the island is Super U in Marigot. Best big store on the Dutch side is Carrefour by Mark's, close to Phillipsburg. The smaller Carrefour markets, especially the one at Jordan Village in Cupecoy, have decent selections and decent prices.
As far as premade sandwiches, they have them a bunch of places, including Market Garden, Maho Market, etc. Or buy baguettes and lunchmeat, etc., and make your own.
Seaweed varies.
I'll let someone else try to address some of your other questions.
Carol Hill
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Re: Leaving next week...couple questions
[Re: vacanakey]
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04/28/2019 03:37 PM
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Diong a day trip to Anguilla...how much cheaper is the publc ferry vs speed boat? Depending on the speed boat as the prices will vary, the public ferry is usually much cheaper. There are departure fees/taxes you pay no matter how you go and they can add up but it is still a nice day trip.
J.D.
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Re: Leaving next week...couple questions
[Re: vacanakey]
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04/29/2019 11:47 AM
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Posts: 732 Austin, Texas
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You will get many different responses to your jewelry question - everyone has their preferred jeweler - for us, it is DK Gems - we have been using them since 2004 and have been very pleased with everything we have purchased from them. If you go there, ask for Jeff.
Gotta Caribbean soul I can barely control and some Texas hidden here in my heart...(J.B.)
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Re: Leaving next week...couple questions
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04/29/2019 03:07 PM
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Jeff at DK Gems is very honest and will offer excellent service for all your jewellery needs. I have used them for several years and was always very satisfied with everything.
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