............it's Friday evening of week two and we've had a wonderful time so far. We haven't broken any high activity records this trip but then, we really didn't plan to, and we've done exactly what we wanted to do and as we wanted to do it. I don't think it can get much better than that....well actually, it can, as tomorrow we go to the beach.

Today we got a late start on the morning. Coffee in and made a stab at packing up a bit for our big move tomorrow. And as I packed the first piece of luggage with all the stuff we didn't even unfold over the two full weeks we've been here already, I've promised myself, December will be different and I will stick to bringing JUST ONE BAG FOR BOTH UF US with about half the stuff I packed this trip. You'd think by now I'd know better.....
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We lunched at the pool, enjoying our last day here before we head over to Simpson Bay and we said our good byes to a few who either were leaving today or had early flights tomorrow.

And back to the room for a bit more packing, showers and off to Bavaria for our fix of German food. It was very good and as usual we over ordered and couldn't finish. John had the sauerbraten (sp?) and I had their pork schnitzel, and sadly, we were both too full to even share one order of their out if this world apple strudel but they invited us back another night for just dessert and if time allows, we may just take them up on it.

Home and soon to bed in a state of eager anticipation as to what tomorrow will bring, and whatever it is, I'm sure it will all be good!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />

And I almost forgot two important things. According to one of our bartenders, today is Labor Day - another island wide holiday if she got it right. And last night was the last night of carnival and they either burned MoMo last night or will tonight but she wasn't certain which.

And tonight is the official grand opening of Starz Casino - formerly the Atlantis - and they supposedly expect in excess of a thousand people up there tonight, and I can assure you - two of them won't be US!! Some of the dancers were using rooms here at the Towers for dressing and make-up. Traffic is crazy going up and down the hill from there and I can't begin to imagine where they're going to put all the cars. Fun for many I'm sure but not our thing at all, IF we could even get in there tonight.

Time is flying past for you. Hope you enjoy your stay at Beachside Villas.It is always nice to open your door and be on your private beach! Hopefully there will be a nice breeze as the main living area can get hot during the day time.

Thanks for the daily report! Hope today and the rest of your stay is just as great!

Thanks for the report. Good to know that even experienced SXM travelers still overpack. Thought it was just us.

Pat glad your having a great time. We got home last night. Perfect weather last week!!!

Pat, time flies, glad you're enjoying yourselves. Your description of Bavaria made us eager to return there next trip. Thanks.

"And tonight is the official grand opening of Starz Casino - formerly the Atlantis - and they supposedly expect in excess of a thousand people up there tonight, and I can assure you - two of them won't be US!! Some of the dancers were using rooms here at the Towers for dressing and make-up. Traffic is crazy going up and down the hill from there and I can't begin to imagine where they're going to put all the cars. Fun for many I'm sure but not our thing at all, IF we could even get in there tonight."

You were probably smart to take a pass on the opening last night. The paper today said they had in excess of 3,000 people in attendance.

Interesting note in that same article, Corrallo also announced construction of the long rumored hotel is to begin in September of this year. Wonder if it will in any way resemble the mock up they had of it in their lobby a number of years ago. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />

http://smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-martin...o-and-more.html

Enjoy your last few days and no slackin off the rest of your reports <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />

...actually it said three thousand people were INVITED, in that article. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" /> I always knew that Pat and John were celebrities here on TTOL, but didn't realize they were that important, if they were invited!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Anyway, guess we need to head back there, haven't been there in a while, although we ate at Temptation in December..

Thx. I should have reread it as I couldn't possibly imagine 3K in that structure never mind parking.

Even a thousand people kind of boggles the mind...

Hi Pat,

Hoping that you will visit Starz and More so we can be treated to your always-astute observations! Kind of like an assignment....lol