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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: Kennys]
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12/11/2020 04:27 PM
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Posts: 2,106 Southport, North Carolina, US
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We are here now and have had a great time. I think the island is more friendly than ever as people appreciate that we came. Every restaurant has hand wipes and temperature monitors when you enter. Some of the restaurants have smaller menus and fewer servers. The traffic has been great and the weather was fantastic. I felt safer here than home as SXM has a pretty lower infection rate and adequate tracking. We leave on Saturday and we will already be planning our next trip back.
Fair winds and following seas! SSN691-May She Ever Prowl The Seas in Defense of Human Freedom! SSN787-Preserving Peace, Prepared for War
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: Kennys]
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12/12/2020 07:50 AM
12/12/2020 07:50 AM
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The IS the airport thing....and with some a FEW airports...and the testing availability thing
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: foreversxm]
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12/12/2020 08:35 PM
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Because we have to to a quarantaine when we come back in Canada ! That s why !
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: Kennys]
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12/12/2020 09:14 PM
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We have to stay home and not go anywhere for 14 days when we come back, so not able to work !
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: BeachCouple]
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12/12/2020 09:51 PM
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Thanks . Okay our Daughter will okay because she has her Husband to be living together, however of our Son he can order food via Uber and have it drop at his door where he lives in his Dorm Apartment.
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
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12/12/2020 11:08 PM
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: Kennys]
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12/19/2020 10:35 PM
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Hi Leslie,
We are headed down for our third trip since the island reopened. The prior two trips have been amazing, no issues whatsoever. Getting through the airport has been a breeze as we had the proper paperwork in hand and filed as required before hand. The 5 day rule made testing a lot easier. It’s well worth the effort in our opinion.
See you Tuesday! 😁
Ron and Dee
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
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12/20/2020 09:00 AM
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: Kennys]
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01/25/2021 04:57 PM
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Posts: 183 East Tennessee
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And add us to the list of one spouse approved one spouse denied with same tests, same paperwork. Husband and I both took tests, 30 seconds apart, both received negative results. His application was approved and mine was declined. We cannot find any number to call to figure out why..... I expected to jump through some hoops, but the inconsistency with no way to figure out what the issue is, is certainly difficult. Maybe it will be for the best - won't have to worry about COVID test back to US and I am assuming it will be a valid reason for insurance payments.
Laura
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: boucharda]
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01/25/2021 06:20 PM
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We used that number and got a person!! She's very sweet - idk yet if she can help us, but at least she's trying. Thank you so much!!
Laura
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: lhbsurf]
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01/25/2021 08:16 PM
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Posts: 14,649 Brookfield, CT.
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We used that number and got a person!! She's very sweet - idk yet if she can help us, but at least she's trying. Thank you so much!! It sounds like you’re having the same issues we had on our last trip in Nov/Dec and possibly you spoke with the same person we talked to. We finally made an entirely new application uploading all the same info and I received my approval almost immediately after the three prior denied attempts. And for what it’s worth, the trip was worth the effort - mostly made by my computer adept daughter on my behalf. 😊😊
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: Kennys]
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01/25/2021 09:32 PM
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Yes, we did totally separate applications. We were repeatedly given the advise to upload again and be sure it was "clear" - so I did and was waiting when I tried the above posted number. The lady chased down someone who was on her way home, but promised to look at the application when she got there, since my husband was approved and I wasn't. In order to make our first flight, we have to leave our house at 5am in the morning.
She called us back and said we should get the approval soon - and it came almost immediately. I truly believe we wouldn't have gotten the approval in time, if not for her help. She definitely represented SXM well. I wouldn't have been able to make the contact without the help of boucharda posting the number above. Thank You!
I guess we'll see what it's like trying to get home in a couple of weeks! I'll be sure to let you know!
Laura
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: Kennys]
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01/26/2021 10:39 AM
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Got my pre-approval from SXM yesterday. On my way Thursday morn. YEA!!!!!!!
Next SXM visit -November 2023. Also January 2024.
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: Kennys]
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01/27/2021 03:29 PM
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Well, we are in Canada, so we are not allowed back into country now without negative test, and also mandatory quarantine for 2 weeks. So lets say we look forward to a 2 week vacation. First of all that means 4 weeks, cause we have to quarantine and not able to work. Loss of income. Then add in the exchange from Canadian to U.S. dollars for most things in SXM. But for me, most of all is the possibility of contracting the virus and givng to someone else unknowingly. It has been proven that this can happen. Sitting next to someone in a plane, crowded airports, going to pubs, eateries in SXM, mingling, the chance is there. Do I think I will die from it? Personally NO,,,but we all know seniors, etc and I could not live with myself if I unknowingly spread to them We can't ignore this,,,or should I say I cant. But the extra time off work for the working stiffs, plus all the testing, etc. as much I would LOVE to be in SXM this time of year, like every other year, it is just not doable, or in my opinion a safe thing to do. Fingers crossed for next year.
Randy and Meg Young
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Re: Why being scared coming to Sxm
[Re: Kennys]
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01/28/2021 09:48 AM
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Thanks for your response , however our two children lives in Toronto and was here with us for two weeks . Lesley, you really need to respect the fact that we all have different lives and different comfort levels with travel these days. My husband and I spent three weeks on the island during November and December, and felt very safe there. We're both retired, and there are no quarantine requirements here in North Carolina. The fact that your children traveled to the island really has nothing at all to do with megamania's decision. We all understand that the pandemic is affecting your income, but we also all have to make the decision that's best for us. Please respect that.
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