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Directions/ groceries
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03/28/2017 09:36 AM
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Well ready or not here we come! Last year we traveled from the airport to Orient via the Marigot side of the island. Is that currently the most efficient direction, and also, what are the better grocery stores en route for meal supplies? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Directions/ groceries
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03/28/2017 11:04 AM
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Thanks. we will be arriving wed. midday. Super u sounds like it's out, because we need Bacardi, Pepsi, and the wife needs club soda! LOL.......Carrefour's doesn't seem to be to far out of the way though.
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Re: Directions/ groceries
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03/28/2017 11:40 AM
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Carrefour is very easy to get to, just go over the Causeway and make a RIGHT, and it is very close. Then when you leave Carrefour, come out of there and make a left and head through Marigot.
Or, head the other way altogether, go to the Grand Marche by Mark's, and go the other way to Orient through Orleans..
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Re: Directions/ groceries
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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03/28/2017 11:45 AM
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Thanks, will shoot for Carrefour. Do you think its easier/quicker one way or the other?
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Re: Directions/ groceries
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03/28/2017 11:51 AM
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Personally, I prefer the Grand Marche by Mark's to the Carrefour and to me, I think the drive is about the same each way. So I personally would probably go to the Grand Marche UNLESS you get started through Simpson Bay and the traffic is backed up stopped in Simpson Bay, which it can be, by 5 PM. If so, I would probably turn around and go back to the Causeway.
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Re: Directions/ groceries
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03/28/2017 12:02 PM
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Great, i will probably try Grand Marche, hoping the traffic is not too bad around 2:00pm. Thanks!
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Re: Directions/ groceries
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03/28/2017 01:19 PM
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Oh yeah, i never thought about the luggage left in the car! Hmmmm, may have to run back out after check in. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Directions/ groceries
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03/28/2017 01:23 PM
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Good catch by Pelican Pirate! I guess I assumed that you knew that already and were just going to get bare essentials.
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Re: Directions/ groceries
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03/28/2017 01:27 PM
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I did know better than to leave anything in the car, but it slipped my mind. My minds already on island time i guess! LOL...............Thanks everyone for the great advice <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Directions/ groceries
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03/28/2017 01:42 PM
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I would strongly suggest that you contact Shop N Drop Grocery, a Sponsor on this forum and they will deliver everything you need right to your unit before you arrive. Your fridge will be stocked with your drinks and other supplies and your cupboards will be stocked too. No need for you to stop anywhere to shop for supplies along the way and an absolutely perfect way to start your vacation. I have used this service for several years and it is absolutely the best! You can go to their website, place and pay for your order and they take care of the rest. Jeannie, the owner is well known and highly respected here, so you are guaranteed excellent service.
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Re: Directions/ groceries
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03/28/2017 02:04 PM
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Maybe a little late for this go around, but maybe next time. I've heard nothing but good about her service!
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Re: Directions/ groceries
[Re: Teresasxm]
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03/28/2017 03:40 PM
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I do not shop at Maho Market, except for emergencies--like wine!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Since the Grand Marche closed in Simpson Bay, we go in the Maho Market occasionally for a bottle of wine or the Daily Herald, but in general, I only go there when it's about the only option, or I'm feeling really lazy and don't want to travel further. The parking is very iffy, I don't care for the cleanliness of the store and the selection is often pretty meager.
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Re: Directions/ groceries
[Re: EdB]
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04/09/2017 12:46 PM
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We just returned home today, and did manage to find and used Grand Marche. We found them to be very well stocked. The traffic was quite crazy at 5pm in the round about! Also popped into the Leader Price near Orient and found it to be woefully under stocked. Petite Casino is really well stocked for the size of the store. We tried to get to Carrefour on the way in, but traffic was badly tied up do to a traffic accident, we think, so we traveled though Marigot to Orient. Thanks for all the tips from everyone! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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