LaSamanna is the French side. Use credit card and they will charge you in Euros. You can pay with USD on the French side and some may give you 1-1 but others may charge the going rate and then some. Which is why I use cc on the French side and make sure it’s charged in Euro. Not understanding your hill references. But be prepared for traffic. And if in Cupecoy (where I own) during high season I barely leave the area. Maybe Maho to Nettle Bay. Just don’t want to spend my time in traffic. Maho will be your place to be for NYE. The rest just wing it!!!
Hi I am not sure about the ill thing either... I will also be in the Cupecoy area, I am renting a car... So hope I can figure out how to get around with the traffic...