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Can't. Stay. Away. #79962
12/30/2015 10:06 AM
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KevinAndMichelle Offline OP
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Although I thought it would be years before we ever came back to SXM, it looks like we'll be headed back there, summer of '16 for our 5th trip in 8 years. Can't escape, not sure if we ever will.

So, as I skim along through years of posts, can anyone out there flex a little island knowledge and catch us up on whats new (positively) in the last two years? New attractions, major developments, weird things etc? (We'll be staying in Cupecoy, we're very familiar with the western half.)

Also, could anyone say if there's a markable difference between staying in June in comparison to August? Ocean? Crowds? Events? Beaches?

Thanks anyone for any knowledge you can drop. Glad to be back!

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Re: Can't. Stay. Away. [Re: KevinAndMichelle] #79963
12/30/2015 01:21 PM
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There is a new causeway from airport that makes it easier to get to French side; however, since you're at Cupecoy that won't be handy for you but it great even to get to P'burg by avoiding Simpson Bay & the bridge openings.

Re: Can't. Stay. Away. [Re: RonDon] #79964
12/30/2015 03:29 PM
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We do drive around alot, so this is great to hear! smile

Re: Can't. Stay. Away. [Re: RonDon] #79965
12/30/2015 04:52 PM
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We are in Cupecoy also, we use the causeway often to get to the former Grande Marche, now CARREFOUR, in Cole Bay, on Union Road. It makes the trip a lot quicker.

Re: Can't. Stay. Away. [Re: Ron_Hill] #79966
12/31/2015 10:11 AM
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Anyone have any info on new attractions? We tend to be active when we are down there (parasailing, jetskis, snorkel, cliffjumping, etc) <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" />

Re: Can't. Stay. Away. [Re: KevinAndMichelle] #79967
12/31/2015 12:58 PM
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Not new within last two years, but a must-do for me is always a sail on the Passaat Schooner.


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Re: Can't. Stay. Away. [Re: jazzgal] #79968
12/31/2015 05:50 PM
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Race on the 12 Meter American Cup Boat <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />

Re: Can't. Stay. Away. [Re: jazzgal] #79969
12/31/2015 06:39 PM
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I'm with you jazzgirl,,,the Passatt was an awesome trip!!


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Re: Can't. Stay. Away. [Re: KevinAndMichelle] #79970
12/31/2015 09:00 PM
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We have a few trip reports on the link below that might catch you up a bit. Welcome to Cupecoy.

Re: Can't. Stay. Away. [Re: DonLinda] #79971
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Skydiving in Grand Case. Awesome!


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