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| Tanning | 5/12/2009 |
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 |
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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| weather | 3/26/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| golfing in St. Martin | 1/8/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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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| car rental at port | 11/11/2008 |
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/St. Maarten | 7/30/2008 |
Q: It is very kind of you to share your insights on this site. My friend and I (we are both male, ...
A: Most of the Caribbean islands are quiet in August because of the season. So if you are looking to ...
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| Drawbridge schedules + Full Moon Party | 7/12/2008 |
Q: Unrelated questions: 1) What is the drawbridge schedule for the bridge nearest the airport (between ...
A: anyone you ask what time the bridge opens will give you a different answer.it's the island ...
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| lodging and wether | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am interested in staying at the Westin on the French side. is that a good place to stay? Also i am ...
A: excellent restaurants. There are several restaurants on that part of the island. It is a very ...
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| All Inclusive Seafood Resort | 5/30/2008 |
Q: My family and I want to plan an All Inclusive vacation. I am looking for a beach front resort, but ...
A: First let me say that I have never been to an all inclusion that you are speaking of anywhere in the ...
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| Renting a motorcycle? | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I will be traveling with my wife to St. Maarten on August 9 to 13 and I'm thinking of renting a ...
A: Motorcycle Rentals are available but if you're not experienced, don't do it. Occasional unexpected ...
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| Single vacationing in St. Martin | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Tony, thanks so much for your time & advice posted on previous questions. I plan on visiting St. ...
A: the full moon in april is april 20th,at3:25am.thats a sunday.carnaval starts with lent[which starts ...
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| Recommendations | 4/2/2008 |
Q: i go to st. maarten 4 of april. I stay in sonetsa maho beach. Please give me your recommendations to ...
A: no hard rock. you wont miss it.in the maho area,DON'T MISS bamboo bernies,wednesday nite girls drink ...
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| Recommendations | 3/29/2008 |
Q: i go to st. maarten 4 of april. I stay in sonetsa maho beach. Please give me your recommendations to ...
A: sorry about the delay.i just got back from a 3 nite stay in smx.the maho area is the hopping ...
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| Great Bay Hotel | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Appreciate you sharing your knowledge. We will be celebrating our 20th Anniversary and staying at ...
A: great bay is now owned by sonesta.great bay is a real nice beach.look to your left a half mile and ...
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| Grand Case Villa | 3/13/2008 |
Q: Tony, I read on an earlier post that you suggested not to rent a villa on Grand Case.... we just put ...
A: let me say that your villa is fantastic.great choice.the post you read was to a woman who said she ...
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| Taxi Fares | 3/11/2008 |
Q: How much should to Taxi Fare be from Phillipsburg to Orient Beach? Is it hard to find a Taxi?
A: you will find plenty of cabs waiting as the ships dock. the fares are 30-40 each way.try to ...
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| car rental | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I want to rent a van at the cruise dock(or front st) in Philipsburg, but I don't want to return in ...
A: first let me say that if you want to see the sun at grand case,it would be at sunrise.if you are ...
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| 20th Anniversary in St Maarten | 2/21/2008 |
Q: After booking, read mixed reviews, worried. Any comment? My husband will be making many business ...
A: The Westin is way out of the way. the road to get there maybe hard to travel at night. Friends of ...
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| Grand case cottage - st. martin | 2/19/2008 |
Q: QuestionMy husband and I are going to St. Maarten in late January 09 to celebrate our 35th ...
A: i looked at the villalady.com website and it is right on the beach of grande case. i don't know ...
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| October trip | 1/28/2008 |
Q: My daughter is getting married in Oct and we are planning on giving them a week of our timeshare at ...
A: i just spoke with a woman who is going in early sept.i advised her to look into vacation insurance. ...
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| Weather | 1/18/2008 |
Q: My Fiance and I are going on our honeymoon the end of August 29, 2008- Sep 6, 2008. Just wondering ...
A: i don't mind the questions.i love talking about sxm.your hotel in very nice.if you want to know more ...
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| Weather | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My Fiance and I are going on our honeymoon the end of August 29, 2008- Sep 6, 2008. Just wondering ...
A: the slowest time of the year in the carib. is the end of augest to nov 15th. that is when the season ...
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| Weather | 1/11/2008 |
Q: My Fiance and I are going on our honeymoon the end of August 29, 2008- Sep 6, 2008. Just wondering ...
A: Sorry, I am late had computer trouble! As far as the weather at the time of year you want to go, it ...
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| recommendations | 11/12/2007 |
Q: My wife and I will be in St. Maarten in December. We have reservations at the following: Mario's ...
A: Mario's Bistro is said to be one of the best rest. on the island, I personally did not care for my ...
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| Visa Requirement for Russian citizen with american greencard | 10/15/2007 |
Q: Im visiting St Maarten for a few hours on a cruiseship. I'm a Russian citizen with an american ...
A: first let me say i'm sorry for not answering sooner.i was away for a week myself,and did'nt notify ...
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| Car Rental | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I will be vacationing from 7/21 to 8/4 on St. Maarten. Can you recommend a great (and cheap!) place ...
A: stay away from the butterfly farm.it is nice,but they say there and a section called picture ...
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| Grand Case | 7/3/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are going to St. Maarten in late November to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We ...
A: carlos pizza also at the atlantic casino serves great brick oven pizzas and they have a full pasta ...
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| Grand Case | 6/27/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are going to St. Maarten in late November to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We ...
A: Marten. I noticed with your comments there was a question about the best 5 restaurants, everyone has ...
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| yuk | 6/18/2007 |
Q: when my family and i took a vacation to ST Marteen and stayed at great bay resort!!!!! it was the ...
A: kim, i'm sorry for your negative stay at great bay. please don't let that turn you off to st ...
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| divi timeshares ; point sys | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I am trying to understand the timeshare point system. What is it and what is the benefit. Also,how ...
A: It is a beautiful property and one of the best beaches on the island. They are in the process of ...
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| Pinel Island | 4/25/2007 |
Q: We are visiting St Maarten for the day, on a cruise, and are going to Pinel Island. How often does ...
A: the ferry runs every half hour 9am to 430pm.it's a 10 min. ride.the restaurant is really a beach bbq ...
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| Pinel Island | 4/17/2007 |
Q: How can I get to Pinel Island the easiest and least expensive to go snorkeling from our cruise ship ...
A: pinel island is just north of orient beach.about a half hour cab ride. cab cost round trip maybe ...
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| Best lodging in St Martin | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I am traveling to St Martin in early May of this year. The reviews I have read online for the nice ...
A: Although I stay on the dutch side the hotel I like on the french side is Le Petit Hotel.com. It only ...
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| rent a car or motorcycle | 11/4/2006 |
Q: what is the range of prices for rental
A: sorry i took so long, it is a busy time for st martin questions. the high season starts decemeber ...
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| general info | 2/16/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are looking for an adults only, all inclusive resort, what would you recommend? ...
A: sorry to say,but i don't know of any.no club meds or beaches.even club orient[clothes opitonal ...
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| car rentals | 1/13/2006 |
Q: do you know of a reliable and car rental company in St.maarten with the most reasonable rates?
A: the first thing you will see when you leave the airport will be a dozen car rental company's. they ...
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| snorkeling | 11/12/2005 |
Q: My husband and I are thinking of vacationing the first week of march 2006. Is this a good time ...
A: march is a great time to go. daytime temps 85-95. no humidity,no flys or bugs. we go down in feb ...
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| condo rental | 9/4/2005 |
Q: ! If you have any recomendations please advise. We need a 2 bedroom 2 bath the week is Feb 18-25 ...
A: Two are at the website Sunterra.com - the Flamingo and Royal Palm. The Flamingo is older and is on ...
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| cocos condo | 9/3/2005 |
Q: Have you ever stayed or have heard of a condo 2 bedroom called cocos on the simpson bay beach. I am ...
A: if you look at the map you will see that this stretch of beach runs along the airport runway.the ...
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| beach and casino resorts | 11/4/2004 |
Q: what is the highest end beach and casino resort on st maarten?
A: high end casinos in the carib. are not as upscale as those in las vegas or atlantic city. the two ...
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| lodging | 9/13/2004 |
Q: I think I've decided on Sunterra because the room arrangement works best for 4 o 5 people and with ...
A: i'm glade you made a good choice.suntera has nice properties. if you have time one morning take a ...
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| lodging | 9/12/2004 |
Q: Tony, thanks for the information. Originally I was interested in the Divi but have read several ...
A: i own sunterra timeshare in williamsburg virginia.they also own royal palms.their properties are ...
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| lodging | 9/11/2004 |
Q: I will be in St. Martin 11/19-11/26 and am searching for a place to stay. I have checked out some ...
A: the wyndham is located on cupecoy beach. it's a beautiful building,but there is hardly any ...
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| travel in st marteen | 7/11/2004 |
Q: We will be in St Marteen for 1 day as part of a cruise in August. What are some suggestions for a ...
A: you will be docking at the entrance to phillipsberg which is a great place for shopping. you would ...
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| DINING | 4/16/2004 |
Q: WHAT ARE THE BEST VALUES IN RESTAURANTS IN ST MAARTEN. I'LL BE THERE IN JUNE WITH 5 PEOPLE. WE ...
A: stephen. there are many on the island.i'll give you a few that are great,and not far from the ...
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| favorites | 2/14/2004 |
Q: What are some of your favorite restaurants & beaches on St. Martin, both Dutch & French side. We ...
A: i just got back from st-m this week.frist let me say that if you are going in the fall,watch the ...
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