I don't have time for a full trip report but wanted to let you know that Cupecoy Beach is back and better than it's been in years[Linked Image]. We were there 3 weeks and the beach continued to build up sand every day. Yesterday, the water was so calm it was almost like Orient - now that's a change from the past[Linked Image]. <br><br>For folks planning on bringing meat into SXM it's still no problem. Someone earlier had posted a message that there was a sign in the airport stating that you had to list whatever meats you were bringing in from outside the country. NOT TRUE - never saw any such sign. We (along with others) had our cooler delivered on the conveyor belt with our luggage - no problem.<br><br>Yesterday, we checked in at the Continental counter when they opened at 9:30 am. It took us 15 minutes for check in, security looking through our luggage, and paying our departure tax. We were on the beach before 10:00 am. Continental told us to be back at 12:45 for our flight at 1:45. Security checked our carry-ons at the departure gate and we boarded our plane. It certainly went much faster and smoother than our departure from Newark.<br><br>We had a great time and envy anyone leaving soon.<br><br>Susie<br><br>I'm already peeling[Linked Image]<br><br>