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Re: First time visit. Where to stay?
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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10/03/2015 12:58 PM
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ruralcarrier said: This is why people have and can make choices, Personally, staying near the airport has never been a problem to me. Like others have stated, it is not an issue with everyone.
[/b]I think the thrill of the airport must have a little bit to do with the crowds at Maho and Sunset Bar and Grill along with the Boat Bar.[b] Ya think!? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: First time visit. Where to stay?
[Re: Computerwise]
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10/03/2015 01:20 PM
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There are no large planes that take off at 7 AM, just prop jobs. Regardless, I am glad that at least you won't be competing with me for a reservation at BSV. The beach there to ME is the best beach on the island. Your mileage may vary.
Carol Hill
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Re: First time visit. Where to stay?
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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10/04/2015 07:51 AM
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Carol_Hill said: There are no large planes that take off at 7 AM, just prop jobs. Regardless, I am glad that at least you won't be competing with me for a reservation at BSV. The beach there to ME is the best beach on the island. Your mileage may vary. I agree Carol. I've been staying at BSV since 1996, at least twice a year. NEVER been woken up by the planes. I respect that BSV is not for everyone. I've met several that really don't like the planes so close. Under my breath and in the back of my mind I think and say, "good, less people to compete with for reservations". <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> Funny story, I live in the vicinity of an airport in CT. My neighbors across the street, very anti airport in our community. They joined our group last year in SXM and BSV for the 1st time. They were constantly at the view stand watching the planes or snapping pictures of planes from the pool. They thought it was awesome. They're coming again this year, 3 weeks from today <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />, had to throw that in there. To ME, there's no better place on the island to stay than BSV. Over the years, the Mascarin family and the entire staff there have become like family. You have the best beach on the island, a pool at your convenience and great accommodations. Let's keep it the best hidden secret on the island <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: First time visit. Where to stay?
[Re: Wingman]
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10/04/2015 08:39 AM
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Wingman--that is pretty funny, that they hate the airport at home and can't get enough of it in SXM!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> Wish I was going to be there in 3 weeks! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" /> Enjoy your stay!
Carol Hill
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Re: First time visit. Where to stay?
[Re: gotaluvit]
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10/04/2015 08:50 AM
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gotaluvit said:
If you really want a first floor unit I would not recommend the French side where everything is quiet and vulnerable (with the exception of the Alamanda resort on Orient or the Grand Case Beach Club). Stay in the bright lights on the Dutch side and take cabs to Orient and Grand Case for very memorable experiences. If you can move up one floor there are many, many rentals on the French side.
I must disagree. French side while quiet in some parts, is not all vulnerable, If I'm not mistaken last time I checked stats there was less crime on French side than the Dutch. As well as GCBC there's Love Hotel Grand Case, Lot's of places that list on VBRO.com Nettle Bay Beach Club with little houses walk out onto sand. Le Domaine Anse Marcel, La Samana on Baie Longue. Sol e Luna has gorgeous rooms (see web site) just to name a few .
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Re: First time visit. Where to stay?
[Re: RonDon]
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10/04/2015 04:27 PM
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I agree with Rondon. We have stayed in Orient Village numerous times, ground floor and upper, and we have never had a concern for our safety(actually on ground floor right now). And OV is pretty much self contained, with a dozen restaurants, Casino grocery, etc. And Gran Case is only ten minutes away, P'Burg about 15. Good that there are so many diverse opinions. It would get pretty crowded if we all went to the same place.
Dan
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Re: First time visit. Where to stay?
[Re: charlieh]
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10/04/2015 04:57 PM
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charlieh said: Interesting thread. Wonder why the OP hasn't participated any after the 1st post? Certainly a number of good options for a 1st time visit. Maybe they already left for SXM <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> That's why we haven't heard from them.
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Re: First time visit. Where to stay?
[Re: JAR]
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10/04/2015 08:02 PM
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Hope your trip is all you want it to be. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: First time visit. Where to stay?
[Re: JAR]
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10/04/2015 08:44 PM
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Please do let us know where you decide to stay and post a report afterwards!!
Carol Hill
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Re: First time visit. Where to stay?
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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10/05/2015 05:42 PM
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I'm in my 70s and my wife is catching up so we are similar in ages and we love the French side of the island. Did visit on the Dutch side before, but too hectic for us. We had stayed for years at the Alamanda in Orient Village, but decided to rent a villa with our own private pool. We stay about 5 minutes from Orient Beach and love it. We have been to Grand Case Beach Club before and found it nice, but not in the same class as Orient Village as far as I'm concerned. The restaurants in the village are getting close to matching those along Grand Case row. Orient village is a protected community for safety if that's a must for you. And, you are only 10 minutes to Marigot, 15 to Philipsburg and perhaps 25 minutes to the airport. Check out my blog link below to see some of the villas we have rented in Orient.
Last edited by biglar; 10/05/2015 05:43 PM.
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