keywest22 Posted February 22, 2005 #251 Share Posted February 22, 2005 [font=Comic Sans MS][size=3]it sounds like orient beach is the best is there a good place near by to get drinks and also what can you tell us about the shopping (jewerly etc..)?[/size][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][size=3][/size][/font] [font=Comic Sans MS][size=3]thanks so much you have been so informative[/size][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZFOOLS Posted February 23, 2005 #252 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Any Idea About The Weather In The Middle Of April? Is It Hot Enough To Wear Shorts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal Posted February 23, 2005 #253 Share Posted February 23, 2005 You might want to think about a parka in case of chilly days. Go [url=http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/TNCM/1972/4/1/PlannerHistory.html?dayend=30&monthend=4&yearend=1972]HERE[/url] to check out historical weather for the island. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted February 23, 2005 #254 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Gee [b]kal[/b], I was just getting ready to post [b]that exact same link[/b]! :D Gary p.s. Just today put together our Fall trip, 9/24 - 10/22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal Posted February 23, 2005 #255 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Gary - I just got back from 2 weeks in Key West so now I can plan on our trip to St. Maarten. Will be in Key West again for a week then on to SXM from 4/16 thru 4/30. Will link up with 6 other people so will have a non-stop party the whole time. Hmmmm, Orient every day from 11 to 4!! BTW, Joyce is a real sweetheart! She changed her schedule to provide a tour for my friend who will be on island during a cruise for one day in April. She's also providing 4 cars for us. I'll link up with her for the Jouvert Jump-up during Carnival. What a hoot!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keywest22 Posted February 23, 2005 #256 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Do you have any suggestions on shopping for watches and jewerly? Also renting car/jeep to tour the island on our own? THanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal Posted February 23, 2005 #257 Share Posted February 23, 2005 For jewelry I would go to [url=http://www.geocities.com/touchofgold2000/rframe.html]Touch of Gold[/url] in Philipsburg on Front Street. They have a nice selection of watches, but if they don't have the brand you're after they'll tell you where to get the best price. Ask for Sanjay (or Heeru - the owner) and make sure you mention that KEN suggested you stop by. They've been in business for more than 30 years and are extremely well respected in the community. They'll take very good care of you. ($) For car rental, there are lots of vendors near the pier. I would suggest a local vendor as there have been MANY BAD reviews for Budget, Flamingo, National/Alamo, Premier, Reynolds, Thrifty, Tropical, and Value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keywest22 Posted February 23, 2005 #258 Share Posted February 23, 2005 thank you for the info, I checked out the site (touch of gold) it is great, do you know of any shops that would have a good deal on a Rolex watch? I did not see any listed on the the touch of gold site. we live in orlando and my husband wanted to stop at Gray and Sons in Miama they have excellent deals on previously owned rolex's and i was thinking maybe we could get a better deal in the islands? Also as far as the car rental I was asking because i have heard horrible stories about credit cards getting charged huge amounts from these rental places, have you heard anything like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal Posted February 23, 2005 #259 Share Posted February 23, 2005 You're right, Touch of Gold doesn't carry Rolex watches. I would suggest you drop Sanjay an email message (mentioning my name) and ask him for a recommended merchant. For rental car credit card scams, I've never heard of that on St. Maarten. However, one way to protect yourself would be to call your credit card company and have them provide a temporary limit on charges. Then use another card for other transactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NL Cruisers Posted February 24, 2005 #260 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Hoping to get some ideas about Holland House. Some of us are looking for a beach and a few cold ones while our spouses shop on Front Street. We are gonig to be on the Triumph in late March. Is this a good idea for beach and brews? Thanks in advance, NL Cruisers:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POOHISME2 Posted February 26, 2005 #261 Share Posted February 26, 2005 I'm sure you have answered this question a hundred times, but I have to ask again..lol We are taking a shore excursion from our ship to Orient 9:30-2PM. We would like to then go to the bar at Maho. 1. How far is it from the ships pier 2. how much do you think it would cost for 2 adults to get there? 3. also, what times do the stores open and what is the closest to our ship? What time would we have to leave the bar to get back to the ship by 5:00? Thanks again for all your useful info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebLeonard Posted March 1, 2005 #262 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Our boat tour in St. Maarten does not begin until 11:00, however we arrive in St. Maarten at 7:00 a.m. I read on this post that the bus fare from Philipsburg to Marigot is $2. Is that correct? Is it difficult to get a bus? What time do the busses start? Would we have enought time for a quick visit to the French side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POOHISME2 Posted March 4, 2005 #263 Share Posted March 4, 2005 The day my ship pulls into port, there are 7 other cruise ships in Port the same day..I am figuring thats 14,000 extra people on the island. How hard will it be to catch taxi's and will traffic be really bad due to all the ships in port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batgyal Posted March 4, 2005 #264 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Hi! We will be in St. Martin April 14 . I read somewhere that Carnival begins in Sint Maarten on this day...if so, do you know what will be going on, and were we should go! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBeefy Posted March 4, 2005 #265 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Which beach do you recommend for snorkeling, but also has the beach life including drinks, food, and reggae music? We, my group, all have our own snorkel gear and are able to walk/hike if needed. Only in St. Maartan for the day. Thanks for the help, I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwaittocruise30 Posted March 5, 2005 #266 Share Posted March 5, 2005 I was wondering about St Marteen Park? I have found some info but not much, so what is your thoughts on this? We are traveling with children 7-14 years of age, is it close to the pier? Thank you for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conanc Posted March 7, 2005 #267 Share Posted March 7, 2005 Hi Snoopy, I am having trouble trying to find out what exactly is open and what will closed on Good Friday, March 25. We were thinking about Orient Beach and maybe a beach bar like Kon Tiki, or if we don't do that, maybe going to Holland House or even L'Escargot for lunch. I emailed L'Escargot but haven't heard back. It looks like the shops on Front St. will be closed -- do you know if all the shops and restaurants will be closed? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmhubba Posted March 12, 2005 #268 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Where would you go to snorkle? Thanks so much, can't wait to get on that boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Chic Posted March 13, 2005 #269 Share Posted March 13, 2005 I enjoyed a day at "Every Tings Cool" beach during my most recent visit to St. Martin, and really enjoyed their beach atmosphere & many flavors of Pina Coladas. (Especially liked the fact that they were SO close to the ships & shopping) I have since read that "ETC" has been sold:-( Can you tell me if the beach is still open, or if it is now under a new name? Thanks for your help. Chic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisingbear Posted March 14, 2005 #270 Share Posted March 14, 2005 We will be in St. Martin for one day from a cruise ship. We have planned a shore tour that tours both sides of the island, shopping in Marigot, and time on Orient Beach. My question is about the shopping in Marigot. Could you recommend a French wine shop or maybe a sweet red wine from Marigot?? Thanks for your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c u there hershdog Posted March 17, 2005 #271 Share Posted March 17, 2005 We are thinking about taking a horseback ride on the beach. Do you recommend any tour over another? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lg30047 Posted March 18, 2005 #272 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Is there a place where my son can try hang gliding with somebody? I read somewhere that they may do it next to Anse Marcel. Thanks for all the great help. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamntem Posted March 18, 2005 #273 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Can you walk from the cruise docks to Philipsburg? How far is it from the docks? And are there sidewalks? I am very athletic so walking is not a problem as long as there are sidewalks. How much will it cost to tour the entire island by taxi or with a local tourist company? Also is Great Bay Beach okay? How far is it from the docks? Is there a fee? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bogforce Posted March 27, 2005 #274 Share Posted March 27, 2005 where would you stay at orient beach? how expensive is the food and drinks on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetMom Posted April 4, 2005 #275 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Hi all! I am planning a surprise vow renewal for my dh and was looking at doing it on St Maarten. We have a pretty large party cruising with us and I am doing this without a minister and the like. We need a spot that is pretty and accessible since there are some that can manuver around easily and some that can't. Outdoors and children friendly preferred since I have little ones. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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