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FAA flight cuts.... shieneehead 5 hours ago 40 Airports have been listed for cuts. We are supposed to fly out on the 24th from BDL connecting in ATL which is on the list of airports. Hmmm 10% reduction. I'm guessing flying to tiny SXM may be deemed an easy cut. Not happy.

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Bamboushay pottery on Tortola needs a ride to U.S. Murdock 5 hours ago Hello TTOLers!

I purchased 4 light sconces from Bamboushay on Tortola for our home in Tennessee.

The pieces took a few months to make and are now ready.

It now appears shipping these back to the U.S. (even from St John) will cost a fortune- which I am totally prepared to pay - but I figured I would reach out to the community to see if anyone might have interest in returning to U.S. with 1 of the 2 boxes (or both).

I’d certainly compensate anyone willing to assist - I think the best option would be on a boat headed to Florida/North Carolina area or maybe even Bahamas….I realize this is a super silly request but figured I would reach out and at least ask. I could probably drive or fly to anywhere on the East Coast cheaper than this is going to cost to mail/ship

Bamboushay said they could pack everything in 1 box, but packing in 2 boxes would be more manageable.

Fair Winds!

…only 45 more days to Winter Solstice!

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Cash vs Credit and $100 Britt Husman Yesterday at 04:47 PM I was just on the island a couple of years ago, but can't seem to remember this. Do restaurants or retailers charge you a surcharge for using CREDIT over CASH? And, if my purchase is relatively near or over $100, do retailers accept $100 bills widely? Thanks! Can't wait to be there after Thanksgiving!

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happy bay bigern Yesterday at 02:32 PM ok, so dumb question, cannot do another hike from Friers (so grown in from everywhere and most of the path is no better than a goat trail at this point, i know here is another way, bit of longer walk, but no idea where to find it

thanks

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Global Entry Application Experience ruralcarrier Yesterday at 01:15 PM Since there is a current discussion on passports, I wanted to share my experience with applying for Global Entry for my wife.

I completed the online application on Tuesday Nov 4 ($120 for 5 years, and it includes TSA PreCheck, which is $75+ by itself). When I checked this morning (Nov 6) the application had been conditionally approved, and she could schedule an interview. Two years ago when I applied, there was nothing available locally so I drove 3 hours each way to Detroit to complete the interview. We are 12 miles from the DAY airport, and they have a Global Enrollment Center behind the actual airport. She could have actually scheduled an appointment for this afternoon and has the process completed easily within a few days. The scheduling did not work out for today, but they have appointments available over the next 2 weeks so she took one of those times.

Needless to say, I was shocked at the speed of approval and scheduling. We are planning a trip to SXM in May and since I already have GE/TSA PreCheck, I thought it best that she have it also, especially since we have rather tight connections on each leg.

If anyone is considering applying, now might be a good time.

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Passport help SAS Yesterday at 01:57 AM We are booked to fly to St Martin this Monday the 10th. American Airlines booked us and has our passport info. Went online tonight to fill out the entry forms for St Martin and were denied because our passports expire 02/06/26 and is within 3 months.
Question, is this accurate? And, if American Airlines allows us to board, what happens when we arrive?
Anyone have experience here? Thanks in advance!

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Sapphire Beach Club DandG 11/05/2025 07:15 PM Having a hard time finding place to stay 1/12 to 1/22.
Found an opening at Sapphire. Anyone stay there recently.??

This will be our first stay on the Dutch side.
Thanks.

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Our MF's just arrived SXMScubaman 11/03/2025 11:03 PM Just got our billings for our Flamingo MF's for thee weeks in the mail today. Just a slight increase from last year which was expected with what improvements they have planned and already completed.

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Happy Birthday JD Whale Tail 11/03/2025 03:24 PM Wishing you all the best. Enjoy dance

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Did Melissa affect Exumas? tmsxmsails 11/03/2025 02:12 PM I know this is the BVI forum but it's also the de facto chartering forum and I've asked Bahamas questions before...

I'm looking at Exumas for a charter in May and wondering if there were any adverse affects from Melissa this past week. I've been holding off making reservations until the hurricane threat has eased and I'm just about to get started.

Of course, any and all info/suggestions on Exumas chartering is welcome as well.

Thanks.

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