TravelTalkOnline Forums Travel and Vacation Forums St. Maarten - St. Martin Back after 13 years - Need updated suggestions

Hi everyone,

So.. it's been a long time. We were regular visitors to SXM from 2002 - 2011, including getting married on the Dutch Side in 2009. 2 kids later (12 & 9), we're finally making our way back. I'm sure things have changed, perhaps some stay the same. I see that Percy Rankin is still on the scene which is awesome (they performed at our wedding!).

I had the following list of questions, would love anyone's feedback:

1. Hotel - We're staying at the Portico in Cupecoy. Any reviews/thoughts/tips? Is it still okay to walk to Maho from there?

2. Catamaran to Prickley Pear - this is still happening? I remember it was the "Lambada" we took last time.

3. Sunset Beach Bar / Sunset Grill - still happening? Can't wait to hit up Maho again

4. Car Rental - suggestions?

5. Ferry to Anguilla - same deal, from Marigot? Is there another way from the dutch side we can take, or still most efficient from Marigot?

6. Pinel Island - is it still the small boat you take over there, from the parking lot?

7. Taxi service - if there's a taxi service we can also book, love to hear of any good ones.

8. Restaurants - We used to love "Lee's" for the fresh mahi. Any good tips on restaurants, family friendly & love anything fresh fish.

If anyone can take a few mins to give us some advice, we'd really appreciate it! We're heading over next week., stoked!

Cheers

PS- we will def post a trip review afterwards