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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| car rental at port | 11/11/2008 | Tony |
Q: We are coming on on Dec 10 to the port. The ship is in port till 11pm We wanted to rent a car at the ...
A: I don't think you need to rent a car for that kind of money. My suggestions would be to take taxis. ...
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| St. Martin/Degnue | 10/31/2008 | Debby |
Q: Debby- We are headed to St. Martin in 3 weeks for the week of Thanksgiving and have rented a great ...
A: You really can't go wrong with the restaurants in Grand Case- Bistrot Caraibes, Le Ti Coin Creole,Il ...
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| St. Martin/Degnue | 10/30/2008 | Debby |
Q: Debby- We are headed to St. Martin in 3 weeks for the week of Thanksgiving and have rented a great ...
A: We just returned last week from St. Martin. Yes, Dengue fever is on an increase, but I don't have ...
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| Petite Plage 4 & 5 villas | 10/26/2008 | Debby |
Q: What can you tell me about these two villas located on Grand Case? Is the beach area private or ...
A: I think these are the villas right next door to Grand Case Beach Club. There are no private beaches ...
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| taxi fares | 9/30/2008 | Debby |
Q: How much should a taxi fare be between where the cruise ships bring you in in Phillipsburg and ...
A: According to this chart I found, it would be about $15 for 2 people. Each additional person is $5. ...
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| St. Martin - Honeymoon November | 9/17/2008 | Debby |
Q: My husband and myself are very interested in going to St. Martin for our honeymoon. We are looking ...
A: Yes, the Westin is on the Dutch side. Not my favorite area, but has gotten some good reviews. It's ...
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