Barbara,Yes I meant the eruptions in Aug/Sept 97.I was on SXM for a short 5 day trip staying at the Pelican.I couldn't believe how much ash accumulated when my car was parked overnight.
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Who else remembers brushing the ash off your rental cars, and chairs from the volcano eruptions in 97.Also AA's flight from JFK was limited to 3 days a week because low tourism.
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Barbara, Remember after the hurrician when SXM was receiving ash from the volcano eruptions in 97.
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I'm interested in week 8 and ist week in Dec.
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I agree and I'll never forget the Mullet Bay area and all the buildings without roofs.
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How long do you think the camera's will work before they are damaged by criminals or others.But if its for free let them try them and see if they help.
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Phillippe, I agree the forum only represents a small number of travelers to SXM.Every trip I meet people who have been vacationing for many yrs on SXM and never heard of SXM forums.........As for deals you have to do a little detective work.There will be plenty of LAST MINUTE deals on air & hotels during the winter season too.Compared to yrs ago SXM the room rates are a bargin now.good luck
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Phillippe, I'm guessing the photo was taken from The rd into Anse Marcel. Isn't the old hotel located before the entrance rd and Villa Pizza (sp) is across from the entrance rd to Anse Marcel.Anyway its still a great photo and view from the hill rd.We also love seeing from the rd Orient, St. Barths & Anguilla everyday we're on vacation. Every year we take a photo of ourselves f
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Phillippe,I'm looking at the photo again and I can't see the Belvedere. Isn't it before the Gold roofed building to the right side.I love seeing that view of Pinel everytime we drive up or down the rd to Anse Marcel.
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Vicki, WOW fast responce.I'm guessing that item was either Crab cakes or Crab salad. That would have really been funny.It would be funny if customers really wanted the crap cakes or salad. HaHa
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wendyk,I'm glad you found what you needed for your condo. The inside of the rooms we stayed in had furnishings similar to black iron tables & railings.Orange/brown floor tiles & heavy wooden roof beams that popped loudly when the sun warmed them.Besides the furnishings the pool had a heavy coating of suntan lotion in the water. The water actually felt greasy and nothing was done to r
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Vicki,Sorry wrong letter but it was good for a laugh. Remember that song quote sometimes everybody play the fool.Of cource it was supposed to read CRAB races.Maybe we should leave the "p" and see the responces which might be funnier or similar to yours. HaHa
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Barbara, Do you remember where & when there was Crap races. How about when the traffic light was working by the Midass shop.Thankfully the GOV. turned it off after a yr or two.Remember how much worse the congestion was in that area from the light.Strange how everyone managed to drive threw Grand Case before the by-pass rd was built in 90.The drive time from Orient to PJIA still took less t
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Not me I wouldn't go back there even it was for free.I only stayed there because LaHabitation wasn't open on Labor day weekends.
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Sorry you were ripped off on SXM and by the airline workers. In the last few yrs we've been vacationing on SXM. I've been feeling as though they want to turn us upside down and shake every penny out of our pockets before letting us leave the island.We've been crime victims 3 times during the last 3 yrs of trips(6).We will continue to vacation on SXM and see how the trips go.good lu
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Phillippe, I recall the Belvedere was built in the late 80's.
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As I recall that hotel openned in the late 80's and was ruined by the hurrician in 95.I stayed there a few times and really didn't care to much for the hotel.
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Anyone know if Holland House renovated the upstairs rooms. I recall it opened about 30 yrs ago and I think I noticed the lobby was renovated recently.We had a few drinks at the lobby bar DEC 79 but we never went up to see the rooms.
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Barbara, Great picture looks like it was taken from Pigeon Hill? (sp)
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I'll never forget yrs ago stopping in at Sabastiano's around noon to make a reservation.When I entered the original section the back door was open.I looked outside in the rear of the building from the front entrance area. There was a clothes line setup with the days pasta hanging on the line.Those were the DAYS
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Barbara, I hope to send a few soon. I need Maggie send them from my computor files when she has a chance.Talking about Little Bay Beach Hotel(70's) I remember being suprised to see in the garden rooms the old style water closet toilets.Guests had to pull down a chain connected to the overhead water box to flush the toilet. ......Remember when there was only sand and no buildings between the
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Philippe,Your buffet sounds wonderful & I'll make an effort to attend. Is reservations required around the last week in NOV and beginning of Dec.Or during the last two weeks of Feb.Sorry we missed dining at your restaurant.
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Philippe, Is the buffet an All U Can Eat type with unlimited wine, lobster, Prime Rib, & desert .Thanks, Bob
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Philippe, We'll have to try your buffet on Sat and do HER'S on a Wed.Is your buffet only a seafood type or is it similiar to HERS.
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Barbara,I remember Little Bay Hotels original cut in half drums they used for BBQ'S on the patio.Do you remember the wonderful lady/manager from the restaurant who greated guests and walked them to the tables.How about the man in charge of offering the wines. How about the desert cart they brought to your table.Those were the DAYS of real service on SXM and now its buffet dinners.How can an
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Philippe,Excellent work & dishes. That restaurant has been open for many yrs and was popular in the DAYS.I'm glad to see it will continue with you in charge.Will the new buffet still be available and which nights.good luck, Bob
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Anyone on the FORUM stay at Little Bay Beach Hotel during the late 70's & early 80's remember LIMBO night......Anyone stay at LaHabitation around Thanksgiving and Pres weeks Feb. during the late 80's until the hurricain.
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I remember those VAULTED CEILINGS very well. When the sun would heat the roof they expanded causing a loud BANG each time one of the beams moved. It was very disturbing having to listen to that banging noise all day.Plus I recall the pool water had a greasy feeling from suntan lotion.The only thing I enjoyed was the food buffet there.That hotel wasn't worth the money they charged tourists.
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Good news and I'm glad they setup the check points again around Orient.Next they need to wipe out the robbers on Pic Paradise (sp)which is only a short distance from their police station.I'm guessing no 3 hr lunch at LePub on that day.
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Many rob & steal because they feel its easier than getting a real job.Robbing & stealing money & property started way before drugs became a problem.IMO, if more CRUISE SHIP PASSANGERS were robbed or attacked in town or on the beaches. The GOV. offices would take more action to stop crime.The criminals have no fear of punishment or of going to jail.No wonder there's an increase in
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