Hi,

Congrats on your 1st trip to SXM! We stayed at Nettle Bay Beach Club a few years back and were really disappointed. The beach had A LOT of glass, so I agree, bring beach shoes! Also, water was very rough and not suitable for swimming IMHO and I am a certified life guard. Definitely not for our children. It seemed a little run down again IMHO. We have now happily moved to Orient Bay on our SXM trips and LOVE it! Also enjoy spending the day at Mullet, which is close to Nettle Bay. At Mullet, you have to try the BBQ at Rosie's - excellent chicken and ribs! Enjoy!