TravelTalkOnline - Forums powered by UBB.threads

Coco Maya Mooring Ball(s)? CarolinaSailor 4 hours ago In preparation for a late June trip, just wondering if there are mooring balls (or just one) available just offshore from the restaurant? If so, is there an identifiable channel available? Last time down while eating we saw a yacht moored about 50-100 yards offshore. Any info appreciated.

1 39 Read More

Beef Island Ferry IWIWSE 4 hours ago Good morning,

Trying to arrange travel to Virgin Gorda in April.
The American Airlines flight is scheduled to land at 4:15
Is it unreasonable to think we could make the 4:30 ferry?
Thanks for the help.

Mike
Sometimes I sit and think
Sometimes I just sit

3 45 Read More

Private Chaef for Bareboat - SacoFrank 6 hours ago Hi Everyone, we have a bareboat with a captain scheduled for early March and have an empty cabin. Trying to fill it last minute, but also interested in a private chat for a few days/nights ifthe cabin stays vacant. Does anyone have recommendations?

0 33 Read More

Kazanu and Tiko Lodge Booked SirRichard 7 hours ago We booked Kazanu and Tiko Lodge for the first time. Looking forward to both. Kazanu wasn't available for our full stay so Phillip at Kazanu suggested we book Tiko across the street for the remainder of our trip. Many thanks to him. March 8-23

0 117 Read More

One night stay after 7 night charter FirstMate4Life Yesterday at 09:14 PM Hello all, we end our charter on Saturday, April 11, but don't fly home until the 12th. We fly out of STT and flight is not until later in the afternoon so we have plenty of time. Looking for recommendations for two things:
1.) Should we overnight on Tortola or STT
2.) Depending on the answer above, where should we stay?
Not looking to stay at the Ritz, but certainly looking for somewhere "decent"
Thanks all,

5 122 Read More

Boston T for visitors and areas to skip David, RW Yesterday at 11:27 AM I’m putting together a Boston plan and expect to use the MBTA a lot mostly Green/Red/Orange to get between Back Bay, Downtown, Cambridge and a couple of evening stops. For someone who doesn’t know the city well, are there any stations or stretches you’d avoid late at night or any lines that feel less comfortable after the crowds thin out? I’m not looking to stereotype neighborhoods, just trying to make smart choices and avoid walking into a sketchy situation by accident. Also, if you have do this instead tips best place to sit which exits feel safer when you switch to a taxi/rideshare, I’d appreciate it.

0 49 Read More

Rhine Road parking enforcement SXMScubaman Yesterday at 01:04 AM "KPSM Takes Enforcement Action Against Illegal Parking in the Maho Area.

The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) advises the public that persistent and ongoing illegal parking along Rhine Road in the Maho area and at the entrance of Beacon Hill Road has forced the police to take decisive enforcement action. Despite repeated complaints, warnings, and preventive measures implemented over an extended period, traffic violations at this location have continued, creating serious disruptions to the free flow of traffic and posing risks to road users and pedestrians.

Over the past several weeks, KPSM has received multiple requests and complaints regarding illegal parking along Rhine Road leading into the Maho area, as well as at the entrance of Beacon Hill Road. Community officers assigned to the Maho area have, over time, implemented several measures to discourage drivers from parking on sidewalks.
In collaboration with concerned parents and community members, concrete dividers were placed to prevent vehicles from parking on pedestrian walkways. However, drivers have adjusted their behavior and have begun parking on the roadway itself. This has resulted in a narrowing of the entrance to Beacon Hill Road and the roundabout leading into Maho, significantly affecting traffic circulation in this heavily used area.
As the preventive measures proved ineffective, KPSM transitioned to active enforcement. On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, police officers conducted enforcement actions at the location, during which fines were issued and several vehicles were towed for violating traffic regulations. These actions were taken in accordance with the clearly posted no-stopping/no-parking signs present in the area.

KPSM strongly urges residents, tour operators (including large and small buses), ATV rental companies, and visitors to refrain from parking along Rhine Road in Maho and at the entrance of Beacon Hill Road. Illegal parking in these locations continues to obstruct traffic flow and compromises public safety.

Due to continued non-compliance, the police are forced to divert personnel from already limited operational resources to address this behavior—resources that could otherwise be deployed to manage other critical policing duties.
KPSM calls on all road users to cooperate and comply with traffic regulations to ensure a safe, orderly, and accessible traffic environment in the Maho area."

12 446 Read More

Printed "fixed taxi" rates for Tortola ggffrr11 02/04/2026 10:45 PM Heh: I've seen some printed "fixed taxi rates" for Tortola from a few years ago. Anything recent? thx, rrs

0 69 Read More

New, Driftwood Boat Bar plane observation deck Dr Phil SXM 02/04/2026 04:20 PM The last couple weeks in January, the Driftwood Boat Bar has been building an upper deck for airplane observation.
It is accessible inside behind the picnic deck seating.

Here are some photos.

Drphilsxm

7 10 543 Read More

Tango Booked Whale Tail 02/04/2026 03:14 PM Just booked Tango this morning for the 2 1/2 hour Heineken Regatta cruise on Sat March 7th at 9am. The website said it was selling out fast, which may or may not be true but we didn't want to miss out. We did it for the first time last year and it was a good time. The cost is $50 per person which includes drinks but at that time of the day I don't think I'll be emptying the cooler

13 437 Read More