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News on coronavirus cases in the area
#219675
03/05/2020 07:52 AM
03/05/2020 07:52 AM
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AUCspouse
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Re: News on coronavirus cases in the area
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#219808
03/06/2020 08:51 AM
03/06/2020 08:51 AM
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sxmbeachlover
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Oh dear, it's already in French St. Martin AND St Barths. We are booked for both islands.
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Re: News on coronavirus cases in the area
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#219809
03/06/2020 09:05 AM
03/06/2020 09:05 AM
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Oh dear, it's already in French St. Martin AND St Barths. We are booked for both islands. Then you may have to make a choice.
J.D.
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Re: News on coronavirus cases in the area
[Re: AUCspouse]
#219925
03/07/2020 06:21 PM
03/07/2020 06:21 PM
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JoeandLori
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We are still going unless AA cancels the flight. We arrive in May!
Joe & Lori Key West, FL
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Re: News on coronavirus cases in the area
[Re: AUCspouse]
#219966
03/08/2020 07:52 AM
03/08/2020 07:52 AM
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sxmbeachlover
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So far, we are still going, but as others have said, the calm before the storm is over, and the storm has begun. We'll just take it day by day. We cancelled our trip to Indian Wells for the BNP Paradis tennis tournament next week. Sitting in a crowded venue didn't seem very smart, and the flight home from Palm Springs was on a small plane. I'm more concerned with the airports and the plane rides than sitting on the beach after we arrive.
Last edited by sxmbeachlover; 03/08/2020 07:52 AM.
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Re: News on coronavirus cases in the area
[Re: AUCspouse]
#220091
03/09/2020 02:26 PM
03/09/2020 02:26 PM
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I wish that I could say the same.
We were booked to fly out of PHL on AA 2312, next Sunday, March 15. I had booked the tickets last April, and was really looking forward to the trip. Saturday morning, after hearing more "Breaking News" on CNN, my wife announced " Cancel the trip - we are not going" No amount of reasoning could change her mind. She was totally caught up in the corona virus hysteria. I called American about a refund, or, at least, store credit. No, you have a "Basic Economy" non-refundable fare. $904 down the toilet. I sent an e-mail to AA customer service, but I do not have my fingers crossed.
I had already put a 300 euro deposit on a studio appartment rental in Orient Village.( We stayed there last March - nice, cheap, and a 10 min. walk to OB ) I sent an e-mail to the new owner, and he wrote back telling me that there is no corona virus in Saint Martin. He also wants me to send him a balance of 200 euros, as he says he has a 30 day cancellation policy.
I am sure that I am not the only one facing this issue. I want to go - my wife says no. So, I guess that I'll have to stay home, and look at my wife's toilet paper collection. I am very unhappy. I was really jonesing for this trip.
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Re: News on coronavirus cases in the area
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#220092
03/09/2020 02:42 PM
03/09/2020 02:42 PM
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CJIMI--Sorry to hear that, but everyone has to make their own decision. Best wishes.
Carol Hill
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Re: News on coronavirus cases in the area
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#220201
03/10/2020 02:39 PM
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This PANIC is way overblown!
J.D.
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Re: News on coronavirus cases in the area
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#220205
03/10/2020 03:37 PM
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I don't think this pandemic is overblown. Panic buying for toilet paper is overblown. The cruise industry is being hit hard. Italy has 60 million on lock down. This has to have some truth to come this far? I said PANIC and it is being fueled by the media.
J.D.
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Re: News on coronavirus cases in the area
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#220217
03/10/2020 04:15 PM
03/10/2020 04:15 PM
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"It is fluid and no one knows if this is just another flu or a bio weapon?" Oh boy. Let's not get started on conspiracy theories now. But if you do mine is based on politics using this to tank markets prior to elections. I shouldn't have gone there but I did. Sorry. We are both going to be banned... LOL Lock down of this thread come soon... 😂
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Re: News on coronavirus cases in the area
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03/10/2020 04:49 PM
03/10/2020 04:49 PM
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Posts: 83,103 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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This thread was supposed to be about Corona virus on the island, and has way far astray from that. If anyone wants to discuss the topic in general, please do so in SXM People Talk.
Carol Hill
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