I'm going to try to make this very short and sweet because last night I typed a mini novel and at the end it didn't get sent (poor connection), so we will see if this works!

Day 1 - made it here without a hitch from Chicago and Charlotte; got our car from AAA, again, without a hitch, drove about a block <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> to our hotel, Turquoise Shell Inn, got unpacked and had a drink by the pool in record time <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" /> Went to Karakter for dinner and drinks; tapas were out of this world!! Can't wait to go back there, my husband is still raving about it!

Day 2 - Very high waves; went to Mullet for a while, then on to Baie Rouge - almost drowned there (no, seriously!!), and my husband, the bartender (very cute by the way), and another kind man all jumped in to save me. I seriously was thinking "OMG I'm gonna drown on my first day of vacation in SXM!" Made it out, had a drink, and went back home because our suits were now full of sand! Walked around in Simpson Bay and watched the bridge opening at the Yacht Club, then ended up eating at the Pizza Galley. Home and to bed by 10 p.m.

Oh, forgot to say, both mornings started out with a nice run for me (hubby slept in), and breakfast at Cafe Atlantico....their ham and cheese croissants are amazing!

Day 3 - trip to Friar's Bay and Happy Bay - rented chairs at Kali's and got some drinks there and wandered over to Happy Bay at some point. Overall a great day, beautiful weather, much better waves, and a lot of fun in the sun!

We are now home, going to shower, and off to BBB tonight for their beach party. Will try to report some more but sand gravity is starting to set in big time! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />