An you won't find them on Orient, will you Neil!

NO!

There are few 'Rhum Shoppes" on the beaches of SXM. There are still some on Anguilla, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke, St Kitts and other less developed Islands, even Culabra (Puerto Rico).

Just Another Ho Hum Day On D Planet

Hi again all and Thanx again for all the recommendations. Have printed out this conversation to take with in hopes of keeping your recs handy. I probably should rephrase my earlier statement: My ideal vacation is being on a beach, having some food and drink close at hand. I definitely love the beach shack type bars LOTS, but any food place will really do. If its not the right place for you, have a drink & move on to the next. That's my philosophy. I have booked accommodations on Orient beach, but will definitely venture to other beaches (I know I'll head to Grand Case for the lolos) as well. Again Thanx everyone and will keep all you St. Martiners in my thoughts as Earl churns away out there.
Warmest Regards
David