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bistrot caraibes charged us in dollars TJTrippe 2 hours ago the food was great as always and were given our bill in Euros. we handed them our card and without asking we were charged in US dollars and the slip had a line for adding a tip. thats new after all these years.

there was a new male local waiter so must of been his decision.

i guess so many americans give everybody gifts they expect these treats now

we didnt add a tip

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Merry Christmas ( in July).. Manpot 07/25/2026 02:56 PM ..from the BVI's..the PR Navy is here in force!!

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Floating restaurant 0810 07/25/2026 02:19 PM Arriving Sunday😊

Has anyone tried the floating restaurant “Balaou” at Grand Case?
Just looking at some different things to try.

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Boardwalk Ollie1964 07/25/2026 12:11 PM Morning All,
Does anyone know what is going on in Phillipsburg on the boardwalk? They have had tents up for the last few days and very busy in the evening. Some of the tents look like they are serving food, don't know if they all are. Just wondering if it is a special event.

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July 24 -day 8 fabila 07/25/2026 11:10 AM Today was a nice, low-key day. We stayed back at the villa this morning so we could pack for our late morning flight home tomorrow. Filled up the gas tank, then went to Zee Best to grab sandwiches to enjoy on the beach.

The water was absolutely perfect—clear, refreshing, and completely free of sargassum in front of Beachside Villas. Down by D’s Beach Bar, though, there was quite a bit, that remained in the water all day.

After so many wonderful meals out this trip, we decided to keep dinner simple and stay close to the villa. It was an early night before our travel day. A simple dinner at the [b]Driftwood Boat Bar[\b]. I had a hot dog, and David went with a Philly cheesesteak.

Overall, we couldn’t have asked for much better weather. It was not humid snd there was a steady breeze every day that kept it comfortable. The sun was strong most days, with only a couple of brief showers and one quick downpour that passed almost as fast as it arrived. Traffic was surprisingly light for us since we were usually traveling in the opposite direction of any backups.

It was another fantastic trip. We loved returning to so many of our favorite places while also discovering a few new ones that have definitely earned a spot on our must-visit list for future trips. Until next time, St. Maarten!

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Olga's Fancy summertoshort 07/24/2026 12:57 PM Anyone know what's going on with Olga's Fancy, St. Thomas? It was sold and is currently closed. Any word if and when they may reopen?

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July 23- day 7 fabila 07/24/2026 12:30 PM Spent the day at Orient Beach in front of La Playa, and what a difference two days makes! There wasn’t any sargassum on the beach or in the water. The water was crystal clear, beautifully blue, and so refreshing. It’s hard for me to stay out of it—I could float around with my noodle for Spent the day at Orient Beach in front of La Playa, and what a difference two days makes! There wasn’t any sargassum on the beach or in the water. The water was crystal clear, beautifully blue, and so refreshing. It’s hard for me to stay out of it—I could float around with my noodle for hours.

For lunch, we stopped at Chez Leandra and had one of our favorite meals of the trip. I ordered the grilled red snapper and asked for it filleted instead of served whole. It came as two beautiful fillets seasoned with flavorful Jamaican spices—just the right amount of heat—topped with sautéed onions and peppers. It was served with sweet plantains, a little coleslaw, rice, and peas, and a fresh salad. Absolutely perfect. You have your option of french fries or rice & peas. If there’s an option, I’m almost always going with something other than french fries

David had the grilled red snapper sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and a side of rice and peas. They also served a delicious homemade tartar sauce that was perfect on the sandwich—I even dipped my snapper in it! Chez does add a 10% service charge and they are closed on Mondays.

After a couple of frozen cocktails, we headed back to the beach for more swimming and lounging before making our now-traditional stop at the Yacht Club and then returning to Beachside Villas.

Dinner tonight took us to another new spot—Catch 21 at Port de Plaisance—and it was a fantastic experience.

We loved the open-air dining room, which stayed cool thanks to plenty of ceiling fans. The space has a large bar, nine TVs, lots of warm wood accents, and a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.

The menu offers something for everyone, from burgers, wings, and brick-oven pizza to more upscale entrées. We started with the fried calamari, which also had some pieces of fried thin eggplant crisps whatever batter they used it was magical. It had such a great flavor. There was a rich, zesty marinara sauce that accompanied this appetizer. The batter was just so tasty and crispy on them. Calamari was cooked perfectly . Sorry no pictures. We devoured them.

I decided on the 12-ounce grilled lobster tail with Parmesan whipped mashed potatoes and asparagus, and it was outstanding—especially at just $44. David ordered the 12-ounce ribeye, cooked a perfect medium rare, served with fries. I couldn’t resist stealing a few bites, so it turned into another surf-and-turf evening for me!

For dessert, we shared the rich chocolate cheesecake, then couldn’t pass up the Nutella pizza. It was folded almost like a calzone, sliced and topped with powdered sugar, ice cream, whipped cream, and fresh berries. It was huge, so we happily took the leftovers home.

We enjoyed everything we ordered, the atmosphere was comfortable, and we’d definitely go back. If you’re looking for another place to try, Catch 21 is worth checking out.

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Club Orient Beach and Erosion TJTrippe 07/24/2026 08:17 AM erosion has taken a bigger toll since a year ago. there is now vegetation in the water preventing a walk to the former Papagayo area without getting in the water or wLking into property. oceanfront chalets are in the water line.

as someone mentioned, there are lines of invisble rocks as you enter/exit water which are quite unpleasant. bring water shoes. the water is cloudy compare to our memory, can not see bottom.

still best view on planet

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has greenhouse always had Prime Rib on Monday and Thursday TJTrippe 07/24/2026 08:06 AM went last night, good and fast service.

i thought it was on Thursday but menu sign says Monday and Thursday.

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Photos Taken Exactly 25 Years Ago CaribLee 07/23/2026 10:58 PM 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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