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Our observations
#243770
12/31/2020 09:51 AM
12/31/2020 09:51 AM
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 122 Trinidad/Houston
Trinigerl
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We have been here since December 23rd , we have been coming to SXM for the past 20 years or so, we have been for Regatta, in the summer with our kids and for the past 10 years or so we started to come for Christmas to NYE. This is our observation I am not going to post pictures to shame any restaurant or bar but I know people have posted that they have a different experience from us. Restaurants/Bars We ate or had drinks Izi, District 721, Greenhouse, Pizza & Co, Lolo’s ( Simpson Bay) Bodega, Bar Code, Fat Tony’s, Tao (Jordan Village) Spice of India, The Dive Bar, Hole in the Wall, Rosie’s ( Maho) Perch lite, Sun Beach ( Orient) Holland House, Cindy’s Roti Shop ( Phillipsburg) Lolo’s ( Grand Case)
Beaches Mullet Phillipsburg Friars Bay Happy Bay Orient Grand Case
Casinos Sport Book Casino Royale Hollywood
Grocery Store Maho Express Carrefour – Cole Bay Chinese Grocery Simpson Bay Chines Grocery Jordan Village
The beaches are packed, chairs are place the width of the umbrellas…so not much social distancing no mask at the beaches or beach bars. Restaurants/ Bars are not busy, we usually eat dinner between 8-10 PM, we try to make a reservation even though they are dead, just in case they decide to close early or their kitchen closes early. Not many mask at the restaurants or bars for patrons or wait staff and if they do wear a mask it is a chin strap or they pull it down to talk to you. Mask is mandatory at the grocery store and people seems to be following that Mask and temperature check is mandatory at the casinos and people seem to be following that
People are happy to see visitors and they want to talk to you which makes the social distancing a bit difficult The price of groceries, drinks and meals have gone up. But you can still get a beer for $2.00 and a wine for $3.00 at the Lolo’s
We are here for another week, today we are going to Pinel and we are not sure what is going on tonight some people say there is fireworks at Maho and Marigot , some people say no there is no fireworks. We also heard that there is a big party tonight at Sunset they are expecting 1000 yes 1000 people, the bars also got permission to open until 4 AM .
Most restaurants have a fixed price menu for tonight we have seen a big range of price from $49.99 to $119.00 per person
Happy New Year from SXM.
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Re: Our observations
[Re: Trinigerl]
#243771
12/31/2020 09:58 AM
12/31/2020 09:58 AM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 82,900 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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Thanks for the report. Can't imagine 1000 people at Sunset. Enjoy your evening, regardless of where you are.
Carol Hill
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Re: Our observations
[Re: Trinigerl]
#243772
12/31/2020 10:06 AM
12/31/2020 10:06 AM
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,549 Ohio
ruralcarrier
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Thanks for the report, much appreciated. Enjoy the rest of your time.
J.D.
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Re: Our observations
[Re: IslandBoi]
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12/31/2020 11:59 AM
12/31/2020 11:59 AM
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,649 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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OMGoodness. 2000? Really? I would definitely NOT want to be a part of that - but I also wouldn’t want to be a part of Time Square either. I can imagine it would be great fun for those who do enjoy the crowds.😊😊
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Our observations
[Re: Trinigerl]
#243789
12/31/2020 12:21 PM
12/31/2020 12:21 PM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 18,825 Auburn, WA
SXMScubaman
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I would think 1000 will beome a super spreader. Very irresponsible.
Last edited by SXMScubaman; 12/31/2020 12:35 PM.
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Re: Our observations
[Re: Trinigerl]
#243810
12/31/2020 02:25 PM
12/31/2020 02:25 PM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 306 Tustin CA
d_fish
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Interesting experience very different than ours. But what stands out is we have been dining out for lunch versus dinner. Again outside at a table as far away as other diners possible.
If we do go out for dinner it’s on the early side as we are typically tired from boat work/projects all day. We are usually back at our boat before 8 pm, 9 pm tops.
With that said, I noticed 2 establishments with live music that have been jam packed with patrons in Simpson Bay. Bar/pub type establishments.
Regarding tonight, I will be completely surprised if there is a fireworks display. It’s far too windy as Christmas winds and north swell have arrived and expected for a few days. We are in Simpson Bay Marina and have been registering up to 41 knot gusts throughout today. Not sure if anyone will want to go to a beach and get sand blasted either.
The restaurants we have dined at include: Sint Maarten Yacht Club, Anse Marcel Beach Club, The Palms, Roxxy, Reviel Matin, Toppers, La Succriere Bakery, Lagoonies, Frenchy Lugos and Pizza Italy. Out of this list, 2 servers at 2 of the restaurants did not wear their masks properly.
Last edited by d_fish; 12/31/2020 02:39 PM.
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