We have been on island for 11 days. Started off in Pburg for 2 nights. Had enjoyable dinner and breakfast at Holland House and a very nice lunch at Dutch Blonde. The next day we checked in early at OBBR. Received a very nice top floor unit in building 27. Then off to the airport to pick up guest for the week,my wife’s brother and sister in law- their first trip to St Maarten. While they were here we introduced them to Dawn Beach. Orient, Friars Bay ( had a nice lunch there) and Ance Marcel ( had outstanding lunch there). We also took them to Marigot for a quick tour to the Fort and walk through the cemetery. I know, strange, but sister in law owns a Funeral HOME. Had an enjoyable lunch at Tropicana. While they were with us we also ate at Ocean 82 at sunset- I know it received mixed reviews from some here, but it was our 6th time there and have Always had good service and food. We had an outstanding dinner at Big Fish. Great pasta at Mama’s Pizza and a decent dinner at OBBR. We also took a ride on the LAMBADA on Friday afternoon to watch the Regatta. I really think it’s the best $50 you can spend in SXM. Yesterday we dropped our guest off at the airport, picked up supplies at Super U and Checked in to our VRBO unit in Grand Case, Bleu Marina Residence- amazing unit on the beach in Grand Case. Spent to day on the beach and in the water. Perfect temps, great sand - not a rock or blade of seaweed. Tonight we have reservations at La Villa. Tomorrow at Bistros Caribes.
Some general thoughts and comments (this is our first trip back in three years):
1) OBBR looks great as always and the staff is awesome, however with the huge increase in upgrade fees I think this might be our last stay there. We have owned an EOY unit for 27 years, certainly got our moneys worth and no regrets- but time to move on.
2) Happy to say other than Dawn Beach we haven’t run into any seaweed to speak of.
3) Marigot seemed to look in much better shape than 3 years ago.
I’ll try and post one more time before we leave on Wednesday, but in case I don’t get to, I just want to say thanks to all those that post here. I always find it a good place to catch up before visiting SXM.

Last edited by mdldgl; 03/09/2025 08:59 PM.