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Photos Taken Exactly 25 Years Ago CaribLee 21 minutes ago One is La Rosa Too. Our favorite restaurant back in the day. The sunset was nice....but I was amazed that the Italian flag showed up in the clouds. Italian restaurant and Italian flag on the same day. Interesting. July 23, 2001.

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New Pedros being built on Orient TJTrippe 5 hours ago framing up

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Willie T Curlygirl 11 hours ago What night is local night at Willie T

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Wednesday- day 6 fabila 12 hours ago We decided to take a ride over to Marigot for breakfast at Croissant Royal. It had been several years since we’d been there or spent any time around the Marigot Marina, so it seemed like the perfect morning outing.

The restaurant was extremely busy, and while the service was warm and friendly throughout, it was noticeably slow. It took quite a while for our drinks to arrive, and the kitchen seemed to be struggling to keep up with the volume of customers. That said, the staff remained pleasant and apologetic, and it was clear they were doing their best.

We arrived around 10:00 a.m. after leaving a little later than planned and encountering only light traffic. The restaurant was packed, and I noticed there were very few outdoor tables. When I asked about it, one of the staff members explained that they had to reduce their outdoor seating because the building next door was supposed to be demolished. That was nine years ago, she said, and they’re still waiting. She also mentioned they have a liquor license but haven’t added a full bar yet, although they do serve wine.

We ordered 2 plain croissants along with two savory breakfast crêpes. After waiting about 20 minutes or so, I asked if we could have the croissants first. The server smiled and explained they had run out and a fresh batch was in the oven. She thought they would probably be ready around the same time as our crêpes, and that’s exactly what happened.

We both ordered the breakfast special crêpe with ham, egg, and cheese. David had his egg over medium, while I chose scrambled. The crêpes were generously sized and packed with filling. The croissants arrived hot from the oven and were served with a choice of strawberry or raspberry jam. We chose raspberry, and they were absolutely delicious. Despite the slower pace, the food was well worth the wait.

After breakfast, we spent the rest of the day at our beachfront. The water was a choppier than the day before. We had several brief showers throughout the day—mostly light sprinkles with two two heavier downpours—but nothing that lasted very long.

In the evening, we headed to the Yacht Club, where Wednesday night’s entertainment featured Gabriel singing and playing guitar. He was good and encouraged requests.

David ordered the grilled chicken breast with mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables. I chose the ribs with French fries and a salad. Both tasty and satisfying. To finish, we shared a slice of apple pie served with ice cream and fresh whipped cream—absolutely delicious. I also treated myself to one of Koko’s beautifully made espresso martinis, the perfect ending to a wonderful evening.

Our trip is beginning to wind down, with only two more days left. As always, the time has flown by.[b][/b]

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Saturation point.. Manpot Yesterday at 08:32 PM ...and I think we have reached it. Yesterday on White Bay , JVD the endless flow of cruise shippers made it impossible to find a chair ,very hard to order a drink and food..and just when one wave left another followed.I ran a tab at Gertrudes for close to $200 and it took me 20 mins in line to pay it. because people lined up with tickets for a "free' rum punch! Think this is good for our economy?Then today I made a blunder and went to CGB thinking the cruise ship left at 2.30...the place was more jammed than I have ever seen it..ever.I made it to the ATM and then was completly jammed in by double parked "Safari' buses..with others trying to get down the road.. As I sat..completely jammed in a group of cruise shippers passed me and one said" God..they must really hate us!".Nuff said..Oh and was there a cop to be found directly this romeo foxtrot???Its really time to look at the number of passengers we can handle and the nub ler of massive Safari buses on our narrow windy streets. Sadly this just drives awy the folks who come to "Nature;s Little Secrets" and rent a villa, car and dine out..Rant over. and I hope the Tourist Board reads this ( yeah right).

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La Playa Orient Beach dbarr Yesterday at 05:15 PM Planning a future visitor. Thinking about stay at La Playa. Can anyone tell me how the restaurant/beach bar is?

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July 21 , day 5 fabila Yesterday at 12:08 PM A very mellow day today. We didn’t feel like venturing too far from the villa, so we spent most of the day on-site, in the water, floating on noodles. The water was incredibly calm, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Best of all, there was no sargassum!

Later, we headed over to D’s Beach Bar & Grill for Taco Tuesday. They offer a special menu on this day where you can order single tacos, burritos, and nachos. One fried fish taco for me, and off the regular menu, the Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer. The single tacos come with lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, and pico de gallo.

David ordered tacos from the regular menu, which come with three. There are several different protein options, and he went with the panko-fried fish tacos, which include slaw and pico de gallo with a side of chipotle crema. All tacos are served in flour tortillas.

We returned to the beach for the remainder of the day.

Continuing with a laid back day dinner was at the Driftwood We shared the Driftwood Special pizza with sausage, ham, green and red peppers. Their bottled spicy infused oil is a nice touch to add on top of the slice —adds a kick! Thin crust with a crisp underside, sturdy enough to fold without flopping and not greasy perfect eats. We wanted to order the medium, but the bartender said it was too small, so we ordered the large, which came with eight slices. Two slices too many for us.

We enjoy going to Driftwood for a casual meal that’s close to home. The music is always on point, and tonight made the world feel a little smaller. They were playing Now That We Found Love by Third World, and sitting opposite us at the bar was the drummer from the band. Such a cool and unexpected moment! 🎶✨

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Controls arrest scooter driver SXMScubaman 07/21/2026 10:41 PM "Scooter rider arrested with firearm.
On July 20th, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers of the Korps Politie Sint Maarten (KPSM) Patrol Unit were conducting a routine patrol when they observed an individual riding a scooter.
Officers attempted to stop the rider for a control; however, the individual initially failed to comply. Following the stop and subsequent control, officers discovered that the suspect was in possession of a handgun.
The suspect was immediately arrested at the scene and transported to the Philipsburg Police Station, where he remains in custody pending further investigation.
The firearm was confiscated and taken into as evidence. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. KPSM remains committed to conducting regular controls and proactive patrols aimed at removing illegal firearms from the streets.
These enforcement efforts are part of the police force’s ongoing commitment to enhancing public safety and ensuring that the community remains as safe and secure as possible.
KPSM urges the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities.
Together, we can contribute to a safer Sint Maarten. "

Keep up the good work.

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July 20-day 4 fabila 07/21/2026 12:29 PM Another fabulous day on the island!

We don’t normally travel to SXM in July. In nearly 25 years of visiting the island, I think this is only our third July trip. The occasion? Our 30th wedding anniversary and a milestone birthday for me. I can’t say we celebrated the way I did when I was younger, but I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day with my husband, David.

We started the morning with a quick drive to Orient Beach with no traffic delays. We settled into our front-row chairs at La Playa before 9:00 a.m. Even though several staff personnel we’ve become friends with over the years are no longer at La Playa, we still enjoy the comfortable chairs, the facilities, and the beachfront location.

The umbrella was much appreciated because the July sun was strong. The water was delightfully warm, although there was quite a bit of sargassum floating around, so you had to weave your way through it.

For lunch, we stayed at La Playa and shared a tempura tuna specialty roll, and some pieces of tuna and salmon nigiri. Along with teriyaki chicken wings. I couldn’t resist dessert and ordered a lemon cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, accompanied by a cappuccino. It was the perfect ending to lunch. Then it was back to the beach for more reading, sun, and another swim.

On the way home, we stopped at the Yacht Club for a cocktail before heading back to get ready for dinner.

Dinner was another first for us: Altro in Porto Cupecoy.

They had two chalkboards—one featuring the evening’s specials and another with their three-course prix fixe menu, now €41. Since neither of us wanted dessert and the appetizer choices on the prix fixe menu didn’t really appeal to me, we both ordered from the specials instead.

To start, I ordered the goat cheese salad wrapped in puff pastry with pistachios. It may not have been the prettiest dish on the table, but don’t let that fool you—the flavors were excellent. David, who is definitely not a salad person, tried one bite…and then kept coming back for more. That’s how good it was.

David chose the lamb shank, which was big, fall-off-the-bone tender, and served with delicious mashed potatoes and crunchy vegetables. I had the pan-seared scallops and shrimp, both perfectly seared, served with rice and the same crispy vegetables. I have to admit, I kept stealing spoonfuls of the rich lamb sauce from David’s plate to drizzle over my rice. It was absolutely delicious.

We were too full for dessert, even though they all looked tempting. David had made the reservation several weeks ago and mentioned it was my birthday because suddenly i heard birthday music playing while our waiter surprised me with a bowl of ice cream topped with a sparkler. It was such a thoughtful touch.

Our waiter was wonderfully personable. We mentioned to send our compliments to the chef, and he laughed and said, “Oh, I can’t tell him that—then he’ll want more money!” It gave us all a good laugh.

To finish the evening, he brought us complimentary passion fruit Rhum shots, along with a small carafe if we wanted more. It was a lovely, breezy night, making for a very comfortable outdoor dinner experience .

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back.

A 15% service charge was added to the bill.

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Beware "iVisa Scam" TJTrippe 07/21/2026 08:43 AM looking for sxm entry and began filling this out luckily all they got was email address.

i looked and been mentioned here before but we fell for it ALMOST anyway.

been badgered since by emails to finish

SXM should do something to shut this down

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