Happy B Day, Bob & Maggie
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Pat, Why not bring your own and the right stuff you preffer incase SXM is missing an item.I met a woman on 667 AA who cared her families entire Thanksgiving Day dinner down with her she prepared the night before.They stayed at the Pelican for their vacation period during the 80/90's as I recall.Maybe its worth a trying for your selves. Bob
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Ask the Villa owner if its safe!!!!!!!!Or recommendations good & bad from previous renters.I'd chech before leaving any small deposit. There are numerous rentals available and cheap since tourism began dropping the last few season. season.good luck
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Hey Elaine, Keep on bouncing and stock up on tires, HaHa! We'll hopefully see ya bouncing around on your way around the island.IMHO,you and Warwick made the right choice at the right time in life.Bob
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W, I'm glad you weren't disappointed with SXM and the Anse Marcel area and the Radisson Hotel.We've enjoyed staying there and in the original hotel since 86/87.Many of the same hotel staff are still there today.I agree Villa Pizza in the Cul de Sac is a good quick location for Pizza and dinners.I also agree on your choice of a new home......Bob
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Dave, As I recall 2A is a upper unit (two level)and they are all the same.NOT TO WORRY all the units are fine.ENJOY YOUR TRIP.
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About 18 yrs ago during Pres wks we stayed one wk at LaHabitation & one wk at the St. James Club on Antigua.In those DAYS AA 667 first stopped at SXM and then onto Antigue and back into JFK. 95% of tourists got off at SXM and on again for their return back to N.Y.We used Lait or other local carrier into Antigua and made our return from Antigua back into JFK.Remember Antigua is a different sty
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Barbara, Nice idea but remember how the Grand Case BBQ'S began!!!!!!Not as upscale as proposed.Interesting,thanks Bob......Maybe next they should copy the MINI CLUB ALL U CAN EAT BUFFET!!!!!HaHaHaHa.
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Den, Thanks for the shot in the arm, nice photo.Life is tough when we get too tired of taking pictures, HaHa.We're thinking about sneaking in a New Years trip if possible but who knows.Thanks again, Bob
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Denis thanks for your report. I always love reading current info in travel reports.Hopefully we'll make our annual Feb Pres wks trip since no Thanksgiving trip planned this yr for us.Any plane shots coming? thanks, Bob
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Lynne, Are you booked thru RCI or etc.and let me know the address you have. Bob
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Barbara, Maybe a picture and story in the DH (lost dog) might help locate the dog.
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Neil, they had a very good buffet, right.
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Cindy, The island had less tourists this winter season than previous yrs because of the recession, etc.GC restaurants aren't as busy as yrs ago either since the EURO began & cheaper Dutch side restaurants.SXM now has a different type of tourist and younger. Most aren't interested in the fine French restaurants and prefer cheaper places.Its sad to watch GC decline over the past 10
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Cindy, Very nice report and thanks for posting. The beach should have been uncrowded because during summer low season the Domaine Hotel is closed.The Radisson used to be LaHabitation Hotel and we stay their from 87- till it closed in 06 during Feb.We loved staying at that hotel during the DAYS when it used to be totally booked during winter season. LaHabitation used to close for the summer seaso
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Sharon is on L.I. now.
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Remember before the bar they're was a pizza restaurant called Pizza Hot.Thanks Neil for remebering its name. How about the sunken dining area before they covered it over.We really enjoyed the original Bar de la Mer during the late 80's and early 90's.
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To much of a good thing isn't good,IMO.I agree with the others stay where you are and enjoy SXM as a vacation island.
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Don't forget how Marigot Harbor looked before it was filled in. The boardwalk in Phillipsburg was constructed on land fill, too.Certain hotels like the Pelican have man made beaches which changed the shore line.
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hard to figure out.
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Is it located on Back St.I thought it might have been by the original cruise ship shuttle pier
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Barbara, Another hint is needed.
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Part of the court house and where the jail cells where located.
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Could it be before before the FAMOUS Ojange Cafe(sp)Do I win!
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Located on Front St. yes but ???
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That's the same old story similar to the Jersey Playboy Club was setup and waiting for casino's.Most of the Reservations have casino's I doubt those old hotels will ever have gambling.
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Norbet, IMO, I doubt they will have a problem finding a hotel during high season.Many are having difficultly renting rooms this past season. When I talked with the mgr of the Radisson last Feb he told me less than 40% of the rooms were rented.
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Many tourists discovered traveling to the carib islands during the 70's & 80's instead of staying in those hotels.We used to vacation at some of the other known hotels during the 50's & 60's.Air travel became available to more people and a younger crowd didn't want the same style of vacations as their parents enjoyed.When we were ready for our real first vacation
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Or is it a Guest house (rental)facing GB.
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Was that house near the center of town by the original cruise dock area facing the bay.
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