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Breakfast And Game At Mary's Boon
Whale Tail
7 hours ago
We spent our first night here as our time share period starts on Sunday and the airline we use arrives on Saturday. In the future we will book the Saturday at SBR as I believe we now get a member discount and would be less of a hassle to move.
Looks like we're going to watch the hockey game here as we are checking out of one place and into another at 4pm.
As people have said before Mary's Boon has an unique charm and character of its own. We were only here for one night and we had a garden view room which was nice but a little dated. Breakfast was good and my wife said the Eggs Benedict here is better than SMYC because they use back bacon instead of ham.
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Trip Report, Arrival, Grand Case Sebastien Orange Fever
barryvabeach
20 hours ago
Arrived on Friday on American, They had a problem with the ramp and stopped us getting off the plane after about 2/3 of the passengers got off while they had someone work on the ramp. While we got through passport and picking up the luggage fairly quick, that may be because most of the plane had gotten off well ahead of us. It looked like 75% of the passengers had not completed the entry form in advance, and took some time entering info. We breezed through in a few seconds once a terminal became available.
Met Kenny outside, smiling as always, and he got us in our car and on our way in no time.
First stop after groceries was Sebastien Quillien ( we went back again today ) While the desserts are gorgeous, don't overlook the brownies, they were fantastic.
We are staying at a condo in Grand Case, first night we just walked up to the Lolos, Cynthia's Talk of the Town, had shrimp and curry rice, which was great.
Stayed at Grand Case beach the next day. Surprised at how much sand has disappeared - looks like a foot to two foot near Le Petit Hotel and Bleu Emeraude - leaving a lot of rock exposed and no easy way to go swimming at that end. The parts near Tropics, Capt Frenchy's, Rainbow and LTC all the way up to the old pier don't seem to have been hit that hard and didn't see any exposed rock.
Last night we went to Java. Forgot to take photos of the food but did take a photo of the layout - very nice open deck area. I had the scallops and risotto, which was okay, my wife had the sea bass filet special, which she loved.
Today was Orange Fever, and it was pretty busy . Got to see JC as usual, and love the padded chairs. Chatted with 2 different couples , one when we were on the loungers, and one when we were at tables for lunch. Both sets had been here numerous times . This is definitely the friendly island. The beach had a little sargassum but none in the water and swimming went well.
Tonight was La Villa - my wife got the mushroom stuffed ravioli, which she loved, I had the special - veal scallopini with a basil emulsion - out of this world. We never repeat restaurants when we come her, but I confirmed it will still be on the menu Monday, so we have reservations for Monday.
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Marigot 2026
TOWZERONE
Yesterday at 02:27 PM
Heading down for our anni in May this year
This will be our 8th time to the island and wanted to ask how has Marigot rebounded after the 2017 hurricane?
Our first trip there was 1999 and it was good back then with lots of stores open but I have heard thats not the case any longer
One of our favorite restaurants is there Le Tropicana
Last time we were there was in summer 2017 before Irma hit
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Liquor Store selling cubed cocktail ice and Old Fashioned ingredients
bmh3ss
02/20/2026 09:54 PM
Any recommendations for liquor store (Simpson Bay-Terres Basses area, ideally, but anywhere on the island is fine) that sell cubed cocktail ice, Agnastora bitters, Woodford Reserve (Double Oaked, ideally, but regular Woodford Reserve would work), Luxardo brand Maraschino Cheeries, and simple syrup (don't care as much about brand for the simple syrup)? This is for an extended family trip and I'm trying to assess how much to try to bring with me in checked bag vs. being able to purchase on-island to accomodate a special request! I've been to SXM 6 times but always stick to beer so never really paid close attention to what's available in the liquor stores.
Thanks in advance!
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Best area to stay on Aruba?
megamania
02/20/2026 03:16 PM
Hello there
I have never visited the island of Aruba......have always travelled to Sint Maartens instead.
The draw to sxm is food, and live entertainment, as well as beautiful beaches.
If I would like to travel to Aruba, what area do you experienced with Aruba, feel would be a similar fit?
Love beaches, love nightlife, and certainly, never do an All inclusive as I do not like them
Any tips, suggestions, etc would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
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Accommodations in Zermatt
Husker
02/20/2026 03:14 PM
Planning a winter trip to Zermatt and looking for hotel recommendations. We aren't rich, but have a decent travel budget to work with. We were there on the cheap in our early 20s, before starting a family, and loved it. Now we are retired and have time to go back. I'm sure Zermatt has changed a lot in the last 40 years. Hoping it still has that same charm.
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Bread pulled from sxm markets
RonDon
02/20/2026 01:02 PM
I don't know how to post the article from Daily Herald.
It reads several brands of USA bread pulled from SXM markets due to weed killer contamination. Here in US it's Sara Lee, Dave's, Wonder Bread to name a few. So, just a head's up.
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