<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />Orient village, alamanda, l'hoste, blue bay hotel, palm court, residence de la plague #26 (managed by magali), la plantation. Beach close & restaurants there. We have personal knowledge of these places. Our second home now is mon reve (Augustin Lake, owner on friars bay road close to friars bay beach 20 minutes from orient beach, 5 min to Margot &10 minutes from grand case restaurants. He also has rental cars & will pick you up at airport. Tell Gus, Lynn & John sent you. Just don't take our unit, lol!! ) we spend 3 to 6 weeks on island per year. As you can see from replies, everyone has their favourites & you can't go wrong by picking anyone of the recommendations. There is no place in the world like SXM!! Enjoy!! While there visit Peter & Haresh at jewels in paradise at 43A front street in Philipsburg & no, we are not paid commission. We have become friends with our many visits. Also check out le Taitu
Restaurant on mont Vernon Rd. A small intimate dining experience with great food & wpersonal service.

Almost forgot sonesta great bay nice as well on Dutch side.