These are 2 of our must see beaches. We own on St. Maarten and travel back a couple of times each year. These are 2 great beaches you should not miss.
Take the road to Friars very slowly and you will be fine. As far as the bushwackers go, I have always ignored them and they haven't bothered me, whether they were locals or tourists.
Relax and enjoy the Caribbean Life.
BTW it's -30 Celsius with the wind chill in Toronto today!