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need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please #50804 04/17/2015 05:07 PM 04/17/2015 05:07 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 221 CO, USA kdskis2 OP Traveler
kdskis2 OP Traveler Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 221 CO, USA	Hi all......We Will buy drinks, cheese, sandwich meat, bread and fruit. Also need beer and wine for our condo at simpson bay resort. Which is better for prices and is close to us and from airport? Or is there another rec? I don't believe CUL sells wine/beer tho? Merci! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" /> Last edited by kdskis2; 04/17/2015 05:28 PM. Life's a beach!

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Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: kdskis2] #50805 04/17/2015 05:45 PM 04/17/2015 05:45 PM
Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 255 Dirty Jersey gd1147 Traveler
gd1147 Traveler Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 255 Dirty Jersey	Right in Simpson Bay is Market Garden, a large food store that sells beer and wine. Also is Gourmet Marche, which is a smaller version of Grande Marche. You can also drive a bit to the larger Grande Marche stores.

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: kdskis2] #50806 04/17/2015 06:30 PM 04/17/2015 06:30 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 13,418 Peaceful Eastern North Carolin... GaKaye Traveler
GaKaye Traveler Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 13,418 Peaceful Eastern North Carolin...	Market Garden is right on the corner where you turn onto Billy Folly Road to go to your resort. It is definitely the most convenient. They are well-stocked and while they're not the most inexpensive store on the island, the prices aren't unreasonable and the convenience is worth a few extra pennies.

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: kdskis2] #50807 04/17/2015 08:31 PM 04/17/2015 08:31 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 82,761 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 82,761 Central Florida!	Sorry, "CUL" is Cost U Less??? Yes, they do sell wine and beer. However, if you get to Cost U Less, I would go to Grand Marche, across the street. They have a lot better selection of everything and generally smaller packages than Cost U Less. As far as within Simpson Bay, unless you want something pretty specific, go to Gourmet Marche. Cheaper prices in general than Market Garden, especially for liquor and wine, although Market Garden does have a larger selection than Gourmet Marche and is a tiny bit closer to Simpson Bay Resort. Carol Hill

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: Carol_Hill] #50808 04/17/2015 08:56 PM 04/17/2015 08:56 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,749 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler
SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,749 Auburn, WA	"Booze is it" (or somthing like that) is located right next to Market Garden. Great selection of wine, beer and spirits.

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: SXMScubaman] #50809 04/17/2015 09:19 PM 04/17/2015 09:19 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,143 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada islandgem Traveler
islandgem Traveler Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,143 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada	BOOZE IT UP is a good place to buy liquor, wine and beer and is right next to Market Garden. Market Garden has everything you need as well and the fruits and vegetables are always super fresh. They even sell fresh produce from the local Rasta gardens.

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: islandgem] #50810 04/17/2015 10:30 PM 04/17/2015 10:30 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,295 Kennys Traveler
Kennys Traveler Joined: May 2002 Posts: 5,295	The French side is back on top Euro to the Dollar is back to one. It has been a long time ago that we stopped shopping on the French side. Simply and Howell have great things.

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: Kennys] #50811 04/18/2015 08:22 AM 04/18/2015 08:22 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 7,752 St. Maarten Barbara Traveler
Barbara Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 7,752 St. Maarten	the supermarket at Howell Center (Super U) is fabulous. I was in there this week. Many items are priced cheaper than le Grand Marche. With the Euro and dollar basically evenly matched, it is a great place to shop. warning: shopping carts you get by inserting a one euro coin. I am told that a quarter works also. and you must bring your own reusable shopping bags http://barcann.livejournal.com/

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: Barbara] #50812 04/18/2015 08:58 AM 04/18/2015 08:58 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 82,761 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 82,761 Central Florida!	We will have to check out Super U next time on island. Sure brings back fond memories of shopping at Match years ago!! Carol Hill

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: Barbara] #50813 04/18/2015 09:35 AM 04/18/2015 09:35 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 252 Grumpy Traveler
Grumpy Traveler Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 252	"shopping carts you get by inserting a one euro coin. I am told that a quarter works also. and you must bring your own reusable shopping bags" <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" /> More places should do this <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> [color:"red"]Grumpy;My wife is not a small boat being towed by a larger one. [/color]<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: Grumpy] #50814 04/18/2015 09:49 AM 04/18/2015 09:49 AM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,749 Auburn, WA SXMScubaman Traveler
SXMScubaman Traveler Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,749 Auburn, WA	And as an incentive maybe get your coin back when you return the cart to the proper place. Might keep the carts out of parking spaces.

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: SXMScubaman] #50815 04/18/2015 10:00 AM 04/18/2015 10:00 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 7,752 St. Maarten Barbara Traveler
Barbara Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 7,752 St. Maarten	you do get your coin back.. very smart idea http://barcann.livejournal.com/

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: Grumpy] #50816 04/18/2015 10:01 AM 04/18/2015 10:01 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 7,752 St. Maarten Barbara Traveler
Barbara Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 7,752 St. Maarten	yes, Grumpy, more places should do this. It is standard operating procedure in Europe. http://barcann.livejournal.com/

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: Barbara] #50817 04/18/2015 10:52 AM 04/18/2015 10:52 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,143 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada islandgem Traveler
islandgem Traveler Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,143 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada	In Canada many of the less expensive super markets follow this procedure as well. The carts are always returned to the proper areas to get their money back so it does work well.

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: Grumpy] #50818 04/18/2015 11:06 AM 04/18/2015 11:06 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 13,418 Peaceful Eastern North Carolin... GaKaye Traveler
GaKaye Traveler Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 13,418 Peaceful Eastern North Carolin...	Quote Grumpy said: "shopping carts you get by inserting a one euro coin. I am told that a quarter works also. and you must bring your own reusable shopping bags" <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" /> More places should do this <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> It's very typical in Europe; I'm surprised it's not done on the Dutch side, but I guess since that's the more "Americanized" side they don't. Market Garden does charge for paper bags if you don't bring your own. There's a German chain, Aldi, here in the US that has the same arrangement for shopping carts and bags.

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: Carol_Hill] #50819 04/18/2015 12:30 PM 04/18/2015 12:30 PM
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,278 Maryland/DC Metro BeachKitten Traveler
BeachKitten Traveler Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,278 Maryland/DC Metro	Quote Carol_Hill said: We will have to check out Super U next time on island. Sure brings back fond memories of shopping at Match years ago!! Ah yes. And don't forget Rams! Don't think they ever reopened after Luis did they? Maho Market doesn't provide bags at all anymore do they? BYOBag or box there..... I've never understood why shopping carts have to go out into parking lots anyway. What happened to the days of baggers who also carried your groceries to the car with you, for tips? "It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: GaKaye] #50820 04/18/2015 12:32 PM 04/18/2015 12:32 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 221 CO, USA kdskis2 OP Traveler
kdskis2 OP Traveler Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 221 CO, USA	Great advice. Thx! ALDI in the U.S. does this(quarter for cart you get back when returning). It started in Europe. We used to shop there all the time before we moved. No ALDI now. Where is Super U in relation to Simpson Bay Resort? Life's a beach!

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: kdskis2] #50821 04/18/2015 03:49 PM 04/18/2015 03:49 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 82,761 Central Florida! Carol_Hill Traveler
Carol_Hill Traveler Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 82,761 Central Florida!	Super U is in Marigot, in the Howell Center. If you're a long time visitor, where Match used to be in Marigot.. Carol Hill

Re: need groceries/liquor in simpson bay please [Re: Carol_Hill] #50822 04/19/2015 06:52 AM 04/19/2015 06:52 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,390 Rhode Island RonDon Traveler
RonDon Traveler Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,390 Rhode Island	Here in RI most places have the "quarter" carts, however, it doesn't keep people from leaving carts all over to roll into the side of a car. I guess some Americans are too "rich" to need the quarter back? Saw some young boys making a "killing" getting those quarters though.

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