We always stay on the dutch side.....just so many bars, music, see all the yachts (yacht club is awesome for happy hour, etc.) the number of eateries that you can walk to is unreal.....casino, cinema, you name it,,,,Simpson Bay area has it. Just our preference. We always rent a car and do a day trip to French side, maybe Orient Beach or Grand Case, but always head back to where the night time action is......enjoy your time wherever you stay. Our 27 yr old daughter and friends also loved the area and not having to drive places if they wanted to have drinks, dance and listen to some awesome music.
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