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Hi Susan! It looks like a lovely trip!

Cheers, RickG

A friend drove by the parking lot and took this pic showing that the paving is done! They are still saying opening in January though. Meanwhile if you get there early grab one of the parking spots just south of the entrance on the little side roads. Tolerable walk via the "horsepath," a hundred yards or so north of the entrance. NOT through the construction zone! The cops have arrested people walking in there!

Observations

Options from 3 islets to st pierre

Theres a big bus which is direct from FDF to St Pierre. A quick navette at any of the three docks and you are on your way. The bus stop is near Copacabana resto/bar. Or

Join Kata Mamba for a one way trip to St Pierre. I dont know if the reverse option exists. The catamaran departs at 8am at Point de Bout marina. Stop in their shop for details. Or

Taxis are $60 hr to tour departing from FDF.


Sim card

They have kiosks to buy a sim card in St Pierre grocery store. Its 9.99e for 150gb/mth. No contract. You need your IBAN at the kiosk. A sim card dispenser is a novel idea. PS the usual passport # is not an option.

Fresh fish in 3 islets

If you walk the beach from le kato resto towards Point du Bout, youll find a fisher cleaning his fish near yellow and white cas. Its $15e/kilo for tuna n marlin these days. Not sure if only frozen or catch of the day too.

Vanilla and spices in 3 islets

There a great local spices, vanilla pods, perfumes, etc shop at the roundabout heading away from creole village (not the 3 usual exists, the exit to the back of the busy area. Its only 30 feet or so up the road)

Thats all the random thoughts I have for now.


Au plaisir
Cc

If they were original posts that you made, you probably clicked the button at the time to follow the thread. No big deal, one way or another.

Can anyone who has recently been to Cayo Largo provide information on Memories Cayo largo (previously the Sol).

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Yes, I know the bus/taxi situation however my friend opted out of renting a vehicle...so, a 3 hr bus ride/hitchhike to les salines it will be.

I am also joining cruiseship small taxi tours and negotiating the costs for both of us. Basically we will be +2 for bums in seats when trip is not full (and driver gets 100% of our euros)

Then, i linked up with opt in boat company for day tours.

And we are getting groceries delivered rather than stopping at the maCarrefour on our way from the airport.

If all goes sideways, theres lexpress des iles to Dominica. But lets not go overboard.... jk....

Cheers
Cc

Sorry, this board is not the place to discuss swinging.

I have been to Grand Lido Negril a few times and plan to go back soon!

I completely agree with the responses here.

For me, I love that nudity is officially required in all pool areas, including those attached to swim-out rooms. Guests are permitted to walk nude between their rooms and the pool, and nudity is common in and around the pool area. The "Au Natural" side of the resort is the only area where nudity is allowed, including the pool, boardwalk, and sometimes the lobby.

They do not have their own dedicated restaurant where guests can dine in the nude. Meals are typically served outdoors at the pool area, allowing guests to eat lunch and snacks on their beach loungers without clothing. For breakfast, there is an outdoor area with limited food choices where clothing is required, some walk to the buffet at the sister Royalton resort, where clothing is mandatory. All formal restaurants are located at the neighboring Royalton resorts, and guests must dress appropriately when dining there.

Service varied, with some slow lunch service. And yes, the drink quality was inconsistent depending on the bartender. Reserving poolside chairs with towels is a must for the preferred spots.

I enjoyed my stays and I am going again but there are some of caveats that I mentioned.

I can second all of the above as I have fond memoies of each of these countries.

I add Turks and Roatan, Hondurus.

Caveat: i haven't made it yet to t&c, mostly because years ago when maid service, etc was common, the resort host tacked on $250usd for departure cleaning (way before airbnb normalized this). And, as I always had weekly cleaning incl in my rentals 7yrs ago, this rubbed me the wrong way. No cleaning and a $250 fee...nah, im not doing linens laundry AND paying $350 cad.

Be sure to ask the right questions if you are booking privately.

If I remember correctly, they provide beach towels. It's been two years since we stayed there though.

Bingo - You are right! We were onboard the last week of September. Season was definitely winding down but there were still plenty of boats and the water tolerable for swimming.

Correction on medical issues. I was able to come to an agreement regarding payment. P

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