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Just a few questions for our week coming up please
the captain
19 hours ago
 Who's around next week?
So this is our celebratory trip...a year ago, in SXM, we learned of my wife's cancer. We now return to toast her health.
Looking forward to coming back to Marks Place, Fritay and possibly Resto Hercule. Maybe Bucanneers (Colour, what do you like about this place?)
And finally, we will get to La Terasse Rooftop & Jax!
Is Vesna still in action or changed ? How are we liking Pardon My French? Opa Taverna? Pollo Hernandez?
In the past, I know people have touted certain "nights' at restaurants, like lobster, pork, steak nights. But I can't recall where. Any recommendations on a great grilled pork chop? and other places with good grilled meats?
And for a great fondue? Heck, I may even bring home a brie or two from the right place.
and THANKS for the TRAFFIC tips a few threads ago. Great call to list the bridge times.
actually, here they are for now:
Simpson Bridge Opening Times. 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 02:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 05:00 PM
Causeway bridge- 08:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 04:30 PM
Bought jewelry last year in Maho but didnt shop around. Who do we like for jewelry deals?
MIGHT buy liquor but having 2nd thoughts that someone might lift my $$ booze from my checked luggage...
And good places to watch Formula 1 coverage? A few years ago, I found a place other than watch Ligue 1 football 
Lastly, I hope to spend a day or 2 up in Orient. What are your fave restaurants up that way and things to do there? And is it looked down upon to bring our own chair or unbrellas there or to places like Mullet or Friars?
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Club Orient Beach
DAS
Yesterday at 07:52 PM
What are the costs this year for renting chairs/umbrella on the 'Club Orient' beach? And does one still need to arrive before dawn to obtain front row chairs? Thanks for responding.
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trip report
gitter
Yesterday at 04:43 PM
Just returned from our trip. It was our 14th (?) trip the last being 2017 and with was a couple for their 1st trip.
The trip both ways went okay.
We used AAA and Alain took care of our needs.
We stayed at the Lighthouse in OBBR and the fifth floor unit was amazing! It had everything we wanted including maid service.
Shopped at Cost U Less.
Beaches-Orient is still the best on the island, First day we found Jose near the end of the beach near the old Orient club.He only had 10 chairs but they were all in front. The next time we used the second line at the bikini beach bar.
Went to Friar's bay and was disappointed but how rocky the beach was.
Toward the end we stopped at Maho and Mullet, I had forgotten how lovely Mullet is.
Restaurants
Mamas pizza-still a wonderful place to dine.
Sunset Cafe at the GCBC. An evening shower ruined the atmosphere but the meals were still excellent.
Sky's the Limit LOLO mahi-mahi was tasty and the plate selection lets you try all the 5 sides. We picked this LOLO because there is a parking lot that charges $5 but if you eat at certain places they give you $5 off your meal. Finished up at the La Dolce Vita and all 4 desserts were amazing.
Pineapple Pete's we use to love this place but not as good as before, It seems they are living off their reputation and the increased number of games didn't help.
Yellow Submarine-nice beach vibe, the food was pretty good but the mixed drinks were not good, admittedly it could have been what we ordered.
Friar's Bay French restaurant had a good meal but what made it memorable was the meal shots that were poured out of a gas can!
BZH is an excellent French with satisfying selections.
Our best breakfast was Reveil in the Plaza Del Largo. The crepe selection, the wraps, omelets and fruits.
One of our other 'finds" was the Bread and Butter deli. an amazing selection of croissants, cheeses. ready made beach sandwiches, alcohol, everything you could need in that area.
One Wednesday we took an all day catamaran cruise around the island, It was the "Eco Friendly Tour Around the Island" through Eagle Tours. I highly recommend this tour if you want to see the island from the water and stop at Tinatamarre and Creole Rock for snorkeling. The crew was friendly, courteous, funny and informative. The tour has an open bar and filling food.
I will add more if/when I remember them.
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Est Water Use Per Day
SC Sailor
Yesterday at 03:21 PM
Planning itinerary for trip in late May with 11 on board. Any thoughts on estimated gals. of water used per day, per person on board? We conserve and use water sparingly but trying to get idea so I can include stops to refill water. TIA
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