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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| St Martins activities and other advice please | 1/21/2012 | Debby |
| Q: We are going to St Martins and staying at the Radisson Blu in April. I would like to go on a glass ... A: We have been on the glass bottom boat once in Grand Case and enjoyed it. ... | ||
| getting married | 1/4/2012 | Debby |
| Q: what is the procedure to have a simple civil union on the dutch side of the island? A: Here is some info I got online. Hope it helps and congratulations on your upcoming wedding! St ... | ||
| beach | 12/29/2010 | Tony |
| Q: You said there was a nice beach close to where the cruise ships dock in St. Maarten.Divi Beach? Is ... A: divi is where i stay. you can see it from your ship.little bay is the best beach on the dutch side. ... | ||
| moving to st martin | 4/5/2010 | Debby |
| Q: My husban is considering accepting a job in Anguilla and they have recomend us to move to St Martin ... A: Not my area of expertise, as I just vacation there, but let me give you my thoughts. I'm not sure ... | ||
| Moving Pets | 1/12/2010 | Tony |
| Q: Rhea, I am planning to move to a Caribbean island and am trying to decide which one is right for ... A: my name is tony. i don't know if it's me you want,but i'll try to help. i know aruba is full of ... | ||
| Driving | 12/16/2009 | Debby |
| Q: Is it easy to rent a car, and what is the age limit? My son wants to rent a car while there. He is ... A: Yes, it's very easy to rent a car, and there are many rental agencies. I recommend a reservation to ... | ||
| Trying to locate Preferred tours St Maarten | 11/1/2009 | Debby |
| Q: Have you ever hear of Preferred Tours & Transfers with Pearl we read good things about her on Cruise ... A: I recall hearing the name, but have no personal experience with Preferred Tours.I couldn't find a ... | ||
| July 2010 | 10/8/2009 | Debby |
| Q: Martin for the first time 7/17/10 thru 7/24/10. What will the weather be like...any real threats of ... A: July is in the hurricane season, so it would be hard to predict what the weather would be. It will ... | ||
| Full moon Party | 10/5/2009 | Debby |
| Q: I'm coming back to St Martin for my 10th time. I would like to attend the Friars Bay Beach Full Moon ... A: I know that Kali's Beach Bar on Friars Bay used to have full moon parties, and still do as far as I ... | ||
| August weather | 8/4/2009 | Debby |
| Q: I plan to travel to St. Marteen during the third and fourth week of August. What kind of weather ... A: I usually go to St. Martin in Oct. ,but found this web site that may help you out. ... | ||
| Weather/Hurricanes | 7/20/2009 | Debby |
| Q: Will be traveling to St. Martin the week of October 3-10. What kind of weather can we expect? Wife ... A: October is still in the hurricane season, even though it is toward the end of the season. We always ... | ||
| St. Marteen Vacation | 7/17/2009 | Debby |
| Q: I am staying in St. Maarteen on the Dutch side for 6 days, how much spending $$ do you reckon one ... A: We stay on the French side & bring about $1000 each in travelers checks. We stay 12 nights. We do ... | ||
| St. Maarten | 7/11/2009 | Debby |
| Q: Going in November. Can you suggest places to eat. Really love French food, also horseback riding and ... A: I've found some of the best places for French food in Grand Case & Marigot. Here are some of my ... | ||
| St. Martin August 2009 | 7/8/2009 | Debby |
| Q: Martin in early August and need some advice on beaches, restaurants, shopping (everyone says jewelry ... A: Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary. I'm sure you'll enjoy your time on St. Martin. Now ... | ||
| Taxi-Tour | 7/3/2009 | Debby |
| Q: I'm interested in seeing the planes land and take-off......as portrayed on various Youtube videos. ... A: People have recommended the Sunset Beach Bar & Grill to sit & watch the planes. I have only been ... | ||
| Private villa locations | 6/24/2009 | Debby |
| Q: we have 3 couples looking to rent a private villa in SXM the last week in July to celebrate 3 ... A: Again, it does look like a very beautiful villa. Is there anyway you can contact them to see exactly ... | ||
| Private villa locations | 6/15/2009 | Debby |
| Q: we have 3 couples looking to rent a private villa in SXM the last week in July to celebrate 3 ... A: I took a look at the villa on the web site. It does look beautiful & seems to have good reviews. Did ... | ||
| Scuba Diving | 5/15/2009 | Debby |
| Q: Is there a tour operator for diving on Pinel Island? A: To my knowledge, no. Pinel is a very tiny island that has 3 beach bar type restaurants, a small shop ... | ||
| LOTERIE FARM | 5/14/2009 | Debby |
| Q: We're going on a RCCL cruise to St. Martin & will be there 6/1/09 2-10pm. Would like to do loterie ... A: According to my records, Loterie Farm is open Tues. to Sat. 9-4, so it would be closed on a Monday. ... | ||
| Tanning | 5/12/2009 | Tony |
| Q: My wife and I will be in St. Martin in August and are looking for a place to lose tan lines without ... A: any beach on the french side will get you a nice tan. most popular is orient beach.pinel ... | ||
| snorkeling | 4/29/2009 | Tony |
| Q: We are planning to come to St Maarten in the end of January. Where do we get to see sting rays (or ... A: the good news is there is great snorkeling all around sxm.best are pinel island,which is a 10 min. ... | ||
| What to do in St Martin | 4/2/2009 | Debby |
| Q: I will be traveling with my husband and two children 10 and 12 and my parents in their mid seventies ... A: You could visit these areas, & still have time to shop in Philipsberg or Marigot: the Butterfly ... | ||
| What to do in St Martin | 3/31/2009 | Debby |
| Q: I will be traveling with my husband and two children 10 and 12 and my parents in their mid seventies ... A: There are car rental agencies where you dock at the pier. I think it would be more economical than ... | ||
| weather | 3/26/2009 | Tony |
| Q: Thinking about traveling Aug 8-15. Worried about the weather. Is st martin protected at all. When ... A: aug in st-martin is not much hotter.it IS more humid. a little more fly sand bugs.you usually can ... | ||
| What to Purchase | 3/16/2009 | Tony |
| Q: Tony- Please share with us your best kept secret of places to shop for good deals on the island. A: front st in philipsburg has the best prices and beautiful linens,jewelry,watches and electronics. ... | ||
| HOTEL | 2/25/2009 | Tony |
| Q: I am headed to St Martin Friday and the rest of my group arrives Saturdat so I need a decent , ... A: this time of the year is prime time high season.nothing is inexpensive. just as you land in ... | ||
| Weather St Maarten | 2/20/2009 | Tony |
| Q: I will be traveling to St Maarten the first week in May. What should I expect for the weather? ... A: weather is always great in sxm.except for the hurricane season.aug-oct. should be in the 80s ... | ||
| Beach w/short time | 2/19/2009 | Tony |
| Q: Tony, We're doing a shore excursion and will only have a few hours to see a beach, from 3pm until ... A: i just got back from sxm,and i miss it already. when your ship docks,look across great bay to the ... | ||
| car rental | 2/10/2009 | Tony |
| Q: My husband and 12 year old DAUGHTER AND I will be going to stay in Cupecoy, I was wondering if we ... A: I would go cheaper but you will get a "cheaper" car - we rented from Best Deal for $150 for the week ... | ||
| Anse Marcel | 2/6/2009 | Tony |
| Q: My wife and I are looking for a relaxing 4 night trip to St. martin and are considering the new ... A: sorry im late.we JUST got in from 2 weeks in sxm.still unpacking.i only got to see some pics of the ... | ||
| taxi tour st. martin | 2/1/2009 | Debby |
| Q: what is approx. cost to do a taxi tour for 2 people? we have 1 day port of call from cruise ship. ... A: The reference I have has prices from 2007. It is a map of taxi fares. The rate for taxi rides in St. ... | ||
| sight seeing ideas | 1/24/2009 | Debby |
| Q: I have looked at so many messages and reviews of St Maarten and St. Thomas that I am even more ... A: I have answered & posted to your follow up question, so I don't know if this is a duplicate sent out ... | ||
| sight seeing ideas | 1/23/2009 | Debby |
| Q: I have looked at so many messages and reviews of St Maarten and St. Thomas that I am even more ... A: That sounds like a great idea. You will save money from transportation, plus you will also be able ... | ||
| sight seeing ideas | 1/23/2009 | Debby |
| Q: I have looked at so many messages and reviews of St Maarten and St. Thomas that I am even more ... A: I would go with the excursion to the semi sub that your ship offers. It leaves from Grand Case pier ... | ||
| Loterie Farm | 1/20/2009 | Debby |
| Q: Hey Debby! My husband and I are taking a cruise, and we'll disembark in St. Maarten for a day on ... A: You should be able to get a taxi or rent a car for the day right at the pier where you get off in ... | ||
| golfing in St. Martin | 1/8/2009 | Tony |
| Q: Happy New Year to all! going to St. Martin in early 2009. Was there years ago. Before hurricane ... A: i'll be there myself the first two weeks of february - great time to go. the golf course at mullet ... | ||
| snorkeling | 1/4/2009 | Tony |
| Q: Tony, Can you please tell me where the best beaches are for snorkeling from shore that we could hire ... A: check out www.st-maarten.com.they say divi little bay is one of the better dive spots. it is five ... | ||
| snorkeling | 1/4/2009 | Tony |
| Q: Tony, Can you please tell me where the best beaches are for snorkeling from shore that we could hire ... A: One maybe Pinel Island which I think is one of the better. Also much closer to the ship is a five ... | ||
| Beach | 11/24/2008 | Debby |
| Q: Looking into staying at Petit Plage 4 (villa) near Grand-Case in St. Martin. Have small children & ... A: I believe that this villa is right next door to Grand Case Beach Club. If so, this is what I can ... | ||
| st. maarten | 11/17/2008 | Debby |
| Q: we will be on the island via cruise ship only one day (7 till 7) we are 61 and 68 (very active) we ... A: There's a lot of area to cover if you will only be here for one day. Shopping is great in ... | ||
Debby
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
These are some of the areas that I can help with: Restaurant and beach recomendations, things to do other than beach going, places to shop, what to bring, what not to bring, general questions about the island, getting around.
Experience
Vacationed in St. Martin since 1993.
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