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Re: Looking for new adventures
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01/11/2020 02:51 PM
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Are you looking to stay on the French side? I've never stayed at Grand Case Beach Club, but La Vista and La Vista Beach Resort are small and not a chain, on the Dutch side.
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Re: Looking for new adventures
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01/11/2020 02:59 PM
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Georgia,
I’m thinking you would enjoy the GCBC. If you ever want a few extra days on island and after all the French side issues are totally resolved you should try it for a couple of nights.
We parked our car when we checked in and didn’t use it again until we checked out and headed for the airport. It’s NOT AI but has its own Iovely beach areas, pool, water sports and activities, restaurant and bar with beach service and is a reasonable stroll to most of Grand Case.
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Re: Looking for new adventures
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01/11/2020 03:40 PM
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You might want to try Iles des Saintes (Terre de Haute), part of Guadalupe. I've had many pleasant day trips to the island and we were going to go there for an extended stay after Irma cancelled our GCBC trip, but Maria dictated otherwise. It is more difficult to get to, but certainly worth it if you plan to stay awhile. As is Grand Case, this is a good place for eating, swimming and relaxing--perhaps a more gentile, self contained, Grand Case.
Of course, Tahiti has a French flavor, but is kind of pricey. Could be a relatively long trip, unless your a west coaster.
Good luck in your search.
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Re: Looking for new adventures
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01/11/2020 03:46 PM
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bran
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Re: Looking for new adventures
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01/11/2020 07:19 PM
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Yes. I have research thata lot. It probably be my next adventure. But takes 2 days to get to and come back.
Wendelk Why 2 days? Is it farther than Anguilla to SXM?
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Re: Looking for new adventures
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01/12/2020 01:20 AM
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Glad to help out. If you choose St. Bart's, here's a few tips to consider. You can still fly into SXM and take a taxi to the port in Philipsburg. You can take the Great Bay Express to St. Bart's which is about a 40 minute ferry boat ride. They will take any luggage you have, and they even give you a small bottle of water. But, the ride can be a bit 'choppy' depending upon the seas so bring some peppermints along if you get a queasy stomach. Next, you can get a rental car at a decent rate delivered right to you at the port in Gustavia. Never take a taxi on St. Bart's (they're hard to find and outrageously expensive). I would suggest going the AirBnB route (or Vrbo) to secure your lodging. Most of the hotels charge prices that are way too high ($1,000 a night and higher is not uncommon here). And, be sure the place that you select has parking for their guests. Finally, invest in a nice beach umbrella and some good beach towels and a small travel cooler before you go. Most of the beaches have no facilities, and the ones that do are very high priced. Bringing your drinks and snacks is a smart move and will save you a few euros. Euros are the standard currency here, so get some in advance in addition to using a credit card. Personally, I still prefer St. Martin but St. Bart's is beautiful and worth a try as an alternate destination.
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