I acknowledge that SXM has an image problem, but nothing like the problems that Mexico has..
Yes it’s hard not to acknowledge that. Following current events in many of the other Carib island,SXM does stand out.
And I think it makes perfect sense - for veteran Caribbean visitors and new tourists alike - to compare SXM to STT, STJ, Antigua, or any alternative Carib island when researching a vacation or a home there. IMHO, Mexico is another situation, as is France which was mentioned, neither of which are comparable destinations…
[EDIT] I can add that we visit Mexico often, and we will be stopping on SXM on a cruise. We’ve enjoyed two land vacations on SXM, but we do understand the concerns of some of the veterans here, and we will also likely choose other islands for future stays.
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