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A Few Pics From Take Off Whale Tail 3 hours ago We made it home safe and sound and a smooth flight.
Unfortunately my window was a little dirty and the day was humid and hazy.
I've noticed for a while now the construction crews working in the evenings in the corner of the airport by the Maho traffic circle. Today I saw a new drainage ditch on the way to runway A10.
I'll be putting my flip flops away for a while.

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Hospitality School Dining Room pointofview 4 hours ago I have read on this site about a restaurant at l’Ecole du Nord in Concordia where the students in the Hospitality course prepare the meals. As a way of encouraging the students taking these courses I would like to go. I have tried a search but cannot find the information. Can anyone help? TYIA

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A few questions on upcoming trip St Lawrence River Rat Yesterday at 09:11 PM Hello all,
I'm new to this forum and have traveled to most of the Caribbean Islands and will be arriving to St. Martin in April for the first time. I have a few questions on our upcoming trip that I'm hoping you all can help with.

#1 - With the uptick on crime recently, would it be advisable to take a taxi to a casino, rather than drive in the evening? There are 3 couples in our traveling group.
#2 - We are staying in the Villas on Orient Bay. Are there chairs/umbrellas to rent around Cocoa Beach?
#3 - Is there a main route we should take to Grand Case for a day?
#4 - If we take the ferry to Anquilla, are there taxis right there at disembarkment that can take us to a beach?

Thank you for any information.

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Rendezvous Lounge Reservations RickandJulie Yesterday at 08:36 PM I am trying to make a reservation for the Sunday Jazz at Rendezvous but am running into problems. My anti-virus software keeps preventing me from going on their website saying it's not a safe site.

What other ways are you using to make a reservation. Also, what is the best time to arrive for a good seat. And finally, where is the best place to park.

Thanks

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Departure Day - Dam Whale Tail Yesterday at 03:33 PM First of all we would like to thank everyone for their well wishes, much appreciated.
We got to the airport about 3 1/2 hours early and from the time we entered the airport and got to the departure area (bar)

was about 25 minutes. We weren't able to online check in because it didn't work. So pretty good.
I don't like travel days especially leaving but it's time to go home and cut the grass.
We had a reservation at SBR for the Regatta next year, but not necessary now because of Leagle49 (Thank you guys). The deposit was non refundable so yesterday we booked 3 weeks just after Christmas this year So Mrs Whale Tail has us up to 8 weeks next year

It's been a fantastic visit with more friends made and a few new restaurants.
We love this island.

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First 2 days eilandmens Yesterday at 02:57 PM Arrived from Newark NJ on Thursday 3/20. Good flight! Good until we get to entry kiosks. Literally, 8 out10 people did not fill out the form prior on line. Waited 40 mins.Why don’t they have separate lines for those who fill it out prior to arrival and another line for those who did not. Only common sense but it is St Maarten! . Traffic was bad since it was around 4 Pm. Plane landed at 3 we got to Princess Heights at 5. Grousing over. Relaxing on island now. Went Mama Pizza on Thursday night. Very good.
Day 2
Breakfast delivered by hotel to door for $10/per person 1 chocolate croissant; 1 regular croissant; coffee for 2 ; orange juice for 2; yogurt for 2 butter and jelly. A nice continental breakfast. Went “one love one life one island” in there new digs in Hope Estate for gifts for grand daughters. Much bigger store and now ; has a jumping cafe as part of complex. Then to KKo on Orient beach - same beach guys Marvin and Cedric, but Karl ,the bartender and former beach guy, left after 20 years to go to Playa beach Bar. Nice day on beach. At night went to Oasis in Oyster Pond. This place was jumping also. Never seen it so crowded. They were turning away walk in customers. We had reservations. It seems nowadays you need reservations for most every restaurant. We remember the days where you walk-in any restaurant without a reservation. My wife had a special lobster tagliatelle. She said was very good. I had duck breast. I ordered medium but it was overdone and a bit dry. The restaurant was straining under the glut of customers.
Today off to Royal Palm.

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Power Outage Last Night MotownTim Yesterday at 02:54 PM The power went out around 3 am last night and came back on around 8. I believe the first time since I arrived in January. Hope it’s not a trend.

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Bareboat Sail Charter Companies on Tortola moogym Yesterday at 01:44 PM Hi All,

We used to charter almost yearly out of Tortola but have taken a break since covid. We chartered from Moorings for many years then switched over to ProValor which is no longer in business. Besides Moorings, who are the better companies to charter monohulls from. My husband and I are more than ready for a BVI sailing trip and have decided to try to do a last minute trip the end of this April. I am looking for recommendations of charter companies. We have some flexibility in our dates but ideally are looking for a sailboat 39-47' to charter 4/21-4/30. Any suggestions?

Thank you, Maggie

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Saturday RonDon Yesterday at 10:13 AM Awake 4am bathroom journey done in darkness. No power. Not sure if it’s just here or possibly a rollout in the Beacon hill area.

Power back 6am

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Our Last Night And We're Not Done Yet Whale Tail Yesterday at 02:42 AM We decided that because it's our last night on island we would keep dinner close to "Home". So we walked down to Lee's and I just had a cheeseburger (real beef) and my wife had Garlic Shrimp and Plantain.
Then a party happened. Lee went onstage with the band and then this happened. Such a good time.

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