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First trip to St. Martin - A Few Questions
Posted by: Julie (---.208.252.12)
Date: May 12, 2010 09:45AM

Hi - My boyfriend and I will be traveling to Grand Case 5/17/10-5/23/10 and have a few questions....

What are typical taxi fares and do they stop running at a certain time? (we are hesitant to rent a car since we are from the US and drive on the opposite side. We are also hearing mixed reviews on whether to rent a car or not. Ultimately we're trying to figure out if we want to travel to Marigot or Philipsburg and spend the day, will a taxi be affordable and accessible)

Recommendations for snorkeling trips - a lot seem very 'commercial'. Also, similar to above question, if the boat leaves from another part of the island does the snorkeling company provide transportation or would we need to arrange that on our own?

Traveling to Antiguilla - we saw some ferries that go there - any recommendations for which part of the island to check out.

Jet Ski - do most of the bigger hotels have access to Jet Ski's? (We're staying at Le Petite Hotel but I think we're near Grand Case Beach Club)

Any other helpful hints are much appreciated!

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Re: First trip to St. Martin - A Few Questions
Posted by: mikentara (---.153.5.38.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: May 12, 2010 10:09AM

Taxi's are expensive.
They drive on the same side of the road as USA.
Grande Case Beach Club has snorkling trips you could sign up for, out to Creole Rock. Scoobie Doo will pick you up in Grande Case Bay.
The ferry leaves Marigot every 40 minutes or so.
You can rent jet skis at orient beach.
La Petite Hotel is lovely.
I suggest you rent a car to explore all the beautiful beaches on the island.
Enjoy your holiday!

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Re: First trip to St. Martin - A Few Questions
Posted by: Julie (---.208.252.12)
Date: May 12, 2010 10:23AM

Thank you!

They DO drive on the same side, I thought so but wasnt sure. Thanks for clarifying. Hows parking? I hear its as bad as New York City - lol.

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Re: First trip to St. Martin - A Few Questions
Posted by: mikentara (---.153.5.38.Dial1.Atlanta1.Level3.net)
Date: May 12, 2010 12:28PM

Parking can be a challenge, especially in P'burg!
Anguilla drives on the other side. We usually just have a taxi take us around while we are over there. It can make for an expensive day, But we love Shoal Bay Beach over there and spend the day there.
I believe that Petite Hotel has a small parking lot for guests.

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Re: First trip to St. Martin - A Few Questions
Posted by: WOW (---.hsd1.mi.comcast.net)
Date: May 13, 2010 11:26PM

my mistake



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/13/2010 11:50PM by WOW.

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Re: First trip to St. Martin - A Few Questions
Posted by: Ita (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: May 17, 2010 01:44PM

When on Anguilla, you want to go to Shoal Bay EAST.
Bring your passport!
Cheers
irina

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