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Newbie Question
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07/26/2021 08:56 AM
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This question is for those who have been to Tortola, BVI. I am a newbie to SXM as most of my travels have been to the British Virgin Islands. Will be on island in September for two weeks and was looking for a place that has the vibe of Cane Garden Bay on Tortola. Specifically open air beach bars and live music all in one place.
Last edited by Toni; 07/26/2021 08:57 AM. Reason: Corrected spelling
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Re: Newbie Question
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07/26/2021 09:23 AM
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You will find very few places on SXM that will NOT be open air. If you hadn't said September, I would have suggested perhaps Orient or Grand Case, but traditionally many places are closed on the French side during that time. It's possible that many restaurants will not take their vacation then, due to just ramping back up after Covid, but who knows? Otherwise, probably your best bet is Simpson Bay, which is different than Cane Garden, as it's a lot bigger overall and while there are many places you can walk to, for the most part, it is not a 'toes in the sand' kind of walk, more a 'walking in the road' kinda walk. SXM is overall busier than the BVI. Do you have a place to stay?
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Re: Newbie Question
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Thanks for your help Carol. We will be staying at the Flamingo Beach Resort on Simpson Bay. Reportedly it has been completely rebuilt. I already knew that SXM was busier than Tortola but I definitely like new experiences.
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Re: Newbie Question
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07/26/2021 10:15 AM
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OK, yes, Flamingo was repaired, finally, after Irma and should be in great shape. The Greenhouse and Buccaneer Beach Bar are close to you and will probably be to your liking. Please post any other specific questions you might have.
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Re: Newbie Question
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07/26/2021 11:03 AM
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Roxxy Beach Bar is also right on the beach (Kim Sha) a very short walk along the waters edge from the Buccaneer and Greenhouse.
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Re: Newbie Question
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Thanks for all the replies. My next question is where can you go to dance to Reggae music? We will have a car so driving is not a problem.
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Re: Newbie Question
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07/26/2021 12:48 PM
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Georgia--Roxxy is pretty much the antithesis of Cane Garden Bay. Sounds like she is adventurous, so she could check it out though.
As far as Reggae, the Sandbox has music I think almost every night and I think Reggae one night. Otherwise, don't know. Anyone know, does Cali's have music? If so, I would assume it would be reggae..
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Re: Newbie Question
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07/26/2021 02:55 PM
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Carol, I think we met once at a TTOL party on Tortola. This would have been at least 12-15 years ago. Mal hosted one night and there was also an art auction at Sebastions for VISAR.
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Re: Newbie Question
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Toni--Yes, I was there for a couple of those events at Mal's place. There were a bunch of great folks there at those parties! I don't remember a VISAR auction, but I remember a casino night that they had for the local humane society!! That was boss!
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Re: Newbie Question
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Toni--Scubaman will have to answer about the wifi at Flamingo. It's been a LONG time since I stayed there. Back then, the wifi was pretty crappy, as it was at Royal Palm, but that was pre-Irma.
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Re: Newbie Question
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07/29/2021 12:12 PM
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you'll find SXM is way more "americanized" (or europeanated?) than BVI...not necessarily a bad thing, but you won't find a lot of the true caribbean island vibe you'd find on other islands...years ago Kali's Beach Bar in Friar's Bay had a decent vibe, and even had full-moon parties, but although the bar is still there, i think it's lost it's charm and hasn't had regular full-moon parties in many years...i can't think of any place now that would be like Quito's in CGB (at least how i remember it), and nothing like the old Bomba's.
On Anguilla, i think Sandy Ground or Bankie's Dune Preserve would be worth checking out, usually a quick 20 minute ferry ride from Marigot, but due to Covid, unless things have changed, probably a hassle to visit currently
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