Unrest on French Side - Dutch Beach Comparable to Orient?

[sakigemcam]

Hello - I've been reading about political unrest on the French side which may divert us from our very favorite Orient Beach elsewhere in March.

 

Which beach do you find comparable? Orient is gorgeous and we enjoy the different dining/beach chair options.

 

Thank you.

[SpaceCowboy9]

My guess is the reports are overblown...

 

I'd say Grand Case, but on the French side

& Pinel Island is awesome, but also on the French side

 

Mullet Bay Beach is on the Dutch side - I have not been, but going to St Maarten in March & it's on our list of beaches to try.

 

Our favorite tour operator on the island may be able to give some insight?

https://bernardstours.com/

Toured with them each time to the island

 

We went to St Maarten in July 2021 and had a fabulous time!  Here's a pic of us on Pinel Island.

[sakigemcam]

2 hours ago, SpaceCowboy9 said:

My guess is the reports are overblown...

 

I'd say Grand Case, but on the French side

& Pinel Island is awesome, but also on the French side

 

Mullet Bay Beach is on the Dutch side - I have not been, but going to St Maarten in March & it's on our list of beaches to try.

 

Our favorite tour operator on the island may be able to give some insight?

https://bernardstours.com/

Toured with them each time to the island

 

We went to St Maarten in July 2021 and had a fabulous time!  Here's a pic of us on Pinel Island.

Thank you - I'm waiting to hear if Divi is an option - they're not too good at replying to emails 😞 

[crewsweeper]

We were there last week. People we talked to went to Orient, no issues.

Internet can be slow. Little Divi is open. Just give them time.