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Re: Orient
[Re: Mia]
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04/05/2023 11:58 AM
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There are a bunch of bars and restaurants on Orient, yes. Not as many shops in that area as there used to be. Wind and sargassum happen.
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Re: Orient
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04/05/2023 12:07 PM
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Scotty--Dawn Beach in particular is often very bad with sargassum. Orient has it fairly often, but the restaurants normally do a decent job cleaning it up. Usually there is little to none on Simpson Bay or in Grand Case.
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Re: Orient
[Re: Mia]
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04/05/2023 01:23 PM
04/05/2023 01:23 PM
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CrazyCanuxx
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I am at Orient Bay now.
ORIENT BAY BEACH
There are many beach bars, large and small. Most you will remember.
Papagallo, Pedros, Cheryls, Palm Beach and Brothers have been replaced/not reconstructed. The other beach bars have been revived.
Perch Lite and Bikini Beach are not the same without our favourite bartenders.
There are donkeys in the village and down by Perch lite, on the beach. They are tame as Perch Lite offers them food.
I saw 2 lounge chairs, drinks, umbrella and wifi at 20e yesterday (maybe Le String??somewhere at that end)
Aloha has live band Sun nights (they were horrible at xmas and this band was as well. Mostly hard rock both times). This event draws a large crowd.
Chez Leandra has 10% service charge.
Kontiki or was it Waikiki?? (the bar with the red swings) is 4e or 5usd/beer.. I wonder if its rounded up per beer or per bill as this can make a big diff at the end of a long day, or large crowd.
The beach is quiet, even on cruise days. Water is sometimes rough, usually fun to bob in. A wee bit cooler than xmas. Winds/breeze has been refreshing all week.
No sargassum in water... some on the beach, most buried/raked in the sand. I'd say a thin layer exists here and there, just go around... there is plenty beach without it.. (not sure at north end tho).
And yes. per another thread, the sun is blistering hot. Lather up, folks.
SHOPS
Sexy Fruits and another shop are still on the beach. Luiz has his sign up though I didnt see much in his breezeway shop showing his wares at his place of business.
Water sports are open for business.
The village square is just as vibrant. a few new restaurants (Sao sushi) and a beach shop behind the real estate corner, facing the beach. Nice stuff for kids too.
ISLAND
Tourism is picking up. The french side looks good except some of Marigot.
Les mardis de Grand Case was fun, though the baby cousin of yester years.
Marigot market is not as diverse with market products as in the past.
thanks for reading my "pod cast ramblings from paradise".. If you have any questions about orient bay, I'll try my best to reply.
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Re: Orient
[Re: CrazyCanuxx]
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04/05/2023 02:48 PM
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Mia
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WOW! Great information. I guess we'll give it another try on our next visit in August. I had no idea there were that many shops/bars/restaurants. Thanks!!!
Last edited by Mia; 04/05/2023 02:48 PM.
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Re: Orient
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04/06/2023 05:33 PM
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Here on Orient now - great comments from Crazy Canuxx Pirates does have good food No 10% service charge at Chez Leandra's for us - ate there twice so far - maybe for larger groups? but donlt know about that Yellow Sub has music 6 nights - no Sunday - one night is Karaoke - horrible service today so off the rotation - paid for drinks and walked Excellent Deli near Good Morning Cafe - On Dirait le le Sud [sp?], dried meats, antipasto, lasagna, fresh pasta, cheese - pecorino with pistachio's yum and other options. Bonamama for pizza just past the Deli
Rain till early pm and then cloud rest of day - doesn't matter, can hear the waves Looks like Easter Monday is a hard close on the Fr side
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Re: Orient
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04/06/2023 08:06 PM
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Waikiki is gone, swings were at Kontiki. They have returned to the Kontiki bar area which is to the left as your enter from the parking area.
LaPlaya has a big sushi selection on their menu (as of November) and it was delicious. thx Fabila. Correct its Kontiki... and the othe beach bar is Wai beach. the bar was busy tonight here and no one at Kontiki. This is due to today's bad weather most likely. Errata re exchange: tonight bikini beach charged 7e for 2 beers, or 8usd.
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Re: Orient
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04/07/2023 07:32 AM
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Waikiki is gone, swings were at Kontiki. They have returned to the Kontiki bar area which is to the left as your enter from the parking area.
LaPlaya has a big sushi selection on their menu (as of November) and it was delicious. For those who remember Dreams, as I know you do, Louise, the sushi chef at La Playa is the same one from Dreams.
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Re: Orient
[Re: Mia]
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04/10/2023 10:10 AM
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So far away from what? All the big beach bars have their own parking, right behind the restaurant.
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Re: Orient
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04/10/2023 10:42 AM
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The road behind the beach restaurants towards the southern end of the beach is one big parking lot. Just pick a spot
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Orient
[Re: Mia]
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04/10/2023 11:08 AM
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I for one am directionally challenged, so can't ever figure out which is north or south. But if you go to the end of the main road in Orient Village and make a right turn, there is a road behind the beach bars. You can drive all the way down the beach, past numerous beach bars, all with their own parking. The road is bumpy and rutted, but you can go all the way to the Club O end of the beach that way. If you wanted to go to one of the bars down by the Esmeralda end of the beach, you have to enter at a different spot.
Carol Hill
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