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Grand Case Beach Club #84243
01/28/2016 04:16 PM
01/28/2016 04:16 PM
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After 14 years of using villas on St. Martin, we've decided to give GCBC a try in March. In the past, driving from the end of Grand Case Boulevard to GCBC it has been pretty dark and made me a little uncomfortable; as in glad to be in the car. Does anyone have experience walking from GCBC to the restaurants?

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Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: davew] #84244
01/28/2016 04:19 PM
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GCBC has it's own golf cart to take you anywhere in Grand Case.

Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: NakedAsAJaybird] #84245
01/28/2016 04:29 PM
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Been staying at GCBC for years. I've never driven to a restaurant.

The area is pretty heavily patrolled by private security. GCBC has someone walking the grounds 24/7, and we usually pass a security person near Ti Coin Creole.

Don't sweat it.

Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: 4Driver4] #84246
01/28/2016 05:33 PM
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Any restaurant can call "Johnny golf cart" to take you home.
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Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: pl3] #84247
01/28/2016 05:42 PM
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You are going to Love GCBC... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />

Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: bigbobthib] #84248
01/28/2016 06:46 PM
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My only advice is to be aware of any scooters if you walk.

Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: charlieh] #84249
01/28/2016 06:58 PM
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Thanks for the info. Glad to hear all is well
Dave

Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: charlieh] #84250
01/28/2016 07:33 PM
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Definitely, that is the modus operandi for these people--run up behind people and rob the lady's purse.

For me, I'd pay the $5 or $10 each way for the golf cart, just to make myself much less of a target.


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Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: Carol_Hill] #84251
01/28/2016 09:02 PM
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If you are not staying out late there are usually several groups/couples at one time walking up and down that street going/returning from dinner/cocktails which does make it feel a bit safer.....you could also stall at whatever end of the street you are on and walk behind another group that is sure to come by if you didn't want to deal with the cart.

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Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: davew] #84252
01/28/2016 09:09 PM
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davew said:
After 14 years of using villas on St. Martin, we've decided to give GCBC a try in March. In the past, driving from the end of Grand Case Boulevard to GCBC it has been pretty dark and made me a little uncomfortable; as in glad to be in the car. Does anyone have experience walking from GCBC to the restaurants?


Hope you do a trip report.

Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: charlieh] #84253
01/28/2016 10:04 PM
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Will be spending a day at the beach there. Wonderful place. Can't wait..
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Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: cudster] #84254
01/29/2016 05:47 AM
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We stayed there last February, and walked to dinner every night. It is a dark road for a ways, but we had no issues. We did see security guards once or twice.
We really like GCBC, and love being able to walk to dinner, so we can have a bottle of wine, and not worry about driving.

Re: Grand Case Beach Club [Re: markis] #84255
01/29/2016 10:32 AM
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We alternate years staying there and even tho we rent a car we always walk into town for dinner.

If you decide to walk I suggest you carry a flashlight. Not because of darkness, there are street lights, but to make sure passing cars are aware of you and don't get to close.

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