This is our 15th trip to SXM. We feel very comfortable here. It is like coming home. For the fifth time we stayed at Beachside Villas. Rented a car from Empress, who gave us 2 free beach chairs, cooler, and umbrella.

Landed about 3 pm., got car, stopped at market, changed to SXM clothes and relaxed til dinner. Our go-to first dinner is usually Bavaria. Good, reasonably priced food.

Monday - drove around the island to see what was new. Stopped at Barnacles for lunch because Kalli is from our hometown. Food was good, but service was slow. Dinner was at Fig's. Nice, different menu. Owner is always very personable and talks to each guest.

Tuesday - took the Eagle Quality Time all-day sail. Weather was intermittent rain in the a.m., but cleared up for the rest of the afternoon. Seas were a bit rough. Great group of people on board. Had dinner at Le Moulin Fou. It was delicious.

Wednesday - used our free chairs at Mullet beach. Brought our own sandwiches and put them and drinks in the cooler and we were good to go. Tried a new restaurant - Culgini. Was good and they even had a singer playing keyboard.

Thursday - met friends and spent the day on Pinel Island. Too tired to go out to dinner, so just had snacks for dinner.

Friday - Had breakfast at Green Monkey. $10 for a big American breakfast. It was recommended by people we met on Pinel. Went into Phillipsburg for the day. Shopping and people watching. Had dinner at Chesterfields. Good lobster.

Saturday - picked up friends at the airport and took them to their timeshare at Dawn Beach Club. Had lunch at the Yacht Club and watched the yachts squeeze through the bridge canal.Dinner at Jimbos. Way too much food!

Sunday - picked up friends at Dawn Beach and since it was their first time on the island, gave them a tour. Stopped at Sun Goddess on Orient for lunch. Very nice restaurant.
Went all around the island and returned by 6 p.m. Dinner was at home.

Monday - spent day at Beachside. Dinner at Oceans82 in Gran Case. Oceans used to be Fish Pot. Dinner was very good and service was excellent.

Tuesday - Back to Mullet for the day. Tried another new restaurant - Fusion. Different menu but a nice experience. They used to be in Phillipsburg.

Wednesday - Yacht Club for breakfast and then return to the snow in Philadelphia.

Can't wait til next year.