Nice trip report. I love your review of the food and the places you stay. Great to get personal recommendations, so to speak. thanks Lynne
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I agree jimandi, I think it is vital to help each other out with questions and fun trivia. I enjoy this board more than any other.. Lynne
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Barbara, Vicki and others interested in salt, here in Maryland we have a pool we switched from Chlorine to Salt a couple of years ago, it was the best thing I ever did. now we have an in ground concrete pool and we didn't have to empty it. The pool company installed a "cell" and put in this box thing that monitors the Minerals... it was a little expensive in the beginning but
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Thanks Barbara! Wow what a change...what year was the first photo taken, about? I love when the old photos come out of the shoe box, it is great to see the history of the island, good and bad. Thanks!!!! lynne
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sounds like my kinda trip...relaxing!! thanks for the trip report!
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Oh how I love the old photos! I enjoy seeing these of the very places we visit when we come. Thanks Barbara for posting them, such fun
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Sounds like you all had a wonderful time, of course! and I love how you put the photos and break down your report, so easy to read and made me hungry! Can't wait until mid October! Thanks!
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I only get down to SXM 2 weeks in the fall every year but I joined the group on FB called SXM trails. This was posted on their page and I thought I would share, I think this is a great thing! A fun way to see the island and help keep the island clean. Just thought I would share. Lynne
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Happy Birthday Phillipe, Hope you had a wonderful day! Lynne
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Thanks for the trip report! Sounds like you had a great time, great weather and great food! lynne
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Wish I was going to be there! have fun lynne
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Mark, Yes all the units have coffee makers and full kitchens, small but full. Very nice and relaxing place. The Radisson is at the bottom of the hill and they have a couple of nice restaurants. The Calypso in the little village down there is also very nice. We ate there often, But you are so close to many good restaurants in Cul de sac, Grand Case, Orient beach area...you won't go hungry
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Hope this year brings happiness and health to all and an enjoying year in the wonderful SXM!! Happy New Year!
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Hope everyone here has a wonderful holiday season, Merry Christmas to all. Wish I was there too! Lynne and Dan
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This is very cool! I love when you can find the roots and beginnings of an area and keep the history for all to see and experience. Thanks for posting Barbara!
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How do all those people on that ship and 3 or 4 more ships all fit on St. Marten's? I can't imagine!!!
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My husband and I flew over for the day 2 years ago and rented a car..the island isn't that big. we visited several beaches but landed at St. Jean which is right at the end of the runway. There were restaurants there and a very nice beach. Would have like to visit a few others but maybe on our next trip.
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Well I have to admit I was wrong I think the Oasis is the Biggest Darn Cruise ship I have ever seen. and I also agree they are not attractive at all. IMHO i don't see the attraction to be on a ship that large... The island has surely gotten it's fair share of rain and bad weather this year. I guess the piles of sand did help flooding in those areas. The foliage and flowers are outs
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Yes I noticed that the camera was zoomed in to the ship and normally you see the beach etc. I guess whoever was maning the camera today also thought it was the biggest darn cruise ship too!! And now that i see the photo of the ship...WOW WOW!!!
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I just peeked in on the Villas web cam to see how beautiful it is on the island. The camera shot was just about taken up with the biggest darn cruise ship I have ever seen. I think it is the Norwegian Epic.. and I do believe it is EPIC. Sorry I don't now how to post a screen shot but trust me it is LARGE!!! Would hate to see the traffic right about now! lynne
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Our trip report for 10/15-10/29 to the Cottages de Lonvillies I don't know what to say about the above comment...crime and drugs can be anywhere there are people... We departed on the 15th from BWI to Miami and had no problem at all, easy, and smooth flying...I couldn't believe it! Weather was great, the occasional showers one calls the Caribbean showers for the most part every
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haha thanks for the tip. I am lactose intolerant anyway! Maybe mix with a little rum??? lynne
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Thanks Barbara, we will stock up on the way to the condo!
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Hello all, We are arriving Friday for 2 weeks and I have been following the message board and have seen the weather that has been occurring on the Island the last couple of weeks...I was wondering if the mosquito's and bugs are bad? And if the stores carry a good supply of bug repellent or should I bring my own. We have never had any problems with bugs in the years past this time of year,
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Thank you Bryan! Great news. I had a feeling it would be and very happy to hear the news. Lynne
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Hi everyone, I am thankful you are all well and made it through the hurricane in one piece.. Earl will be visiting us on the east coast of Maryland and Delaware on Friday and I hope he doesn't even think about it!!! Thank you all for the updates and your photos of the storm and damage. We own two weeks at Cottages de lonviellier and was wondering if anyone has any knowledge of damages in A
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hang on!! I think it might be a good thing that you still have internet and power? You all are in our prayers!
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I loved this site... it is hard to believe ST. Martin was this quaint and not that long ago... I love it now but wish in some respects it was still this simple...Thanks for this link.
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OMG!! as a photographer and animal lover this site was fantastic!!! the photos are outstanding!
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Phillipe, We will be down in October and staying in Anse Marcel, could one reach this by kayak? and I suppose one would go out of the cove and go to the right? It looked to me on a map last year that there are some really nice reefs near the dump and was wondering about snorkeling there...any one know? Keep the photos coming, I just love this since I never saw the island back then so this i
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