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Hello all, for the last two days security in the Village of Orient beach has been writing multiple tickets for people parked along the stretch of "Yellow Sub" and "La Peite" convince store. Another cruise ship was in today plus the holiday made beach access a challenge. Also they are asking people going to Orient Beach (club O) parking area if they want to rent chairs / umbrellas and charging $30 at the gate/rope. I don't think you have to pay if you bring your own chairs. First day here I just waved and drove in to park. Then I thought maybe I should park outside the gate in the lot so they could make money.

Short notice trip to paradise from 4/8- 4/15, the stars aligned for a cheap non-stop R/T on Jet Blue from Boston, and BSV had an opening during that window....... it was a no brainer. Even though we had just left there on 2/6 we can never get enough island time.

Flight: Jet Blue RT Non-stop from Boston, great wheelchair service and early flight. Arrived @ PJA before 11:00 a.m.
Lodging: Beachside Villas in Beacon Hill, great location and staff.
Car Rental: Alain at AAA great price and service.
Activities: Rain Forrest chair lift (fantastic views) Rendezvous' Sunday Jazz (great performances by all) Sand Gravity (can't get enough, what can you say???)

Restaurants Good:
JAX, never disappoints great French onion soup with surf and turf (Maine lobster) and Lamp lollipops for the boss.
Lee's, first time at newer location, pleasantly surprised, 3# grilled lobster smothered in garlic butter and 1st taste of grilled Wahoo for the boss. Great friendly service.
BBB, Arrival grilled cheeseburgers and fries hit the spot, surprisingly good service for how busy they were. Would never swim at Kim Sha......
The Palms, Filet grilled to perfection, garlic mashed could have used some help, ribs for the boss. (she loved them)
Tortuga, two great breakfasts and one fantastic thin crusted pepperoni pizza. (best we've had on the island) Great friendly service with fantastic views.
ZeeBest, two great breakfasts as usual along with the service. Did not realized that they have added indoor seating with bath access, nice addition.
Re'veil Matin, Great breakfast and service (super large portions, could not do it daily)
Altro, Decent sirloin and Lamb for the boss. Nice setting with good service.

Restaurants Bad:
BBB on a Sunday afternoon. Completely different quality and service than the arrival lunch. Well underdone cheeseburger and a skewer of shrimp in the boss's chicken & beef bbq. Waiter disappeared from the premise after he delivered incorrect orders and forgot the boss's wine.
Sunset Beach Bar, no front row seating unless you order food and somewhat pushy waitstaff. I'll take Tortuga any time.
Driftwood, feel like I need a shower after going there, but not there. Porta Potty and no real wash sink is a big turnoff for us, but not for the overflow over served crowd.

Great week of weather only rained briefly one morning, remainder of the time mid 80's with a nice cooling breeze. Already planning for the next trip.

Hello, What time should one get to the church, Mary Star of the Sea Church in Grand Case for the Easter Service?

It appears the Government of St. Maarten is offering incentives to try and attract professionals to move to the island.

https://apnews.com/article/st-maart...n-drain-99bfbbff535b6d65060dff50c02c9d0f

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looking forward to trying this one in May.
https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islan...K-0NVP-qYSnvg_aem_7JYVu3hmmYfYML0qXcUivQ

Arrests and confiscations were done. Sounds like this will be on going.
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Had them both over the last couple of days . The tremors (2) were through the night early Saturday. The rainbow was vibrant across the Orient bay last evening around 6:00 PM or so. Dinner was back at LePimet , some had Lasagna and some beef. Both were excellent as was the service and especially the company.

The winds continue, but do not prohibit an enjoyable day. Breakfast this morning at Good Morning followed by a walk from the village to Mt Vernon A stroll down memory lane. We have not stayed there for our last couple trips and likely will not again. If not for the parking and the need to drive everywhere perhaps we would. The pool area is nicer than ever and it appears maintenance around the property is at a new high. Always enjoyed staying there.

Have already secured front row for the day and hope to read as much as 25 pages between water , walks and naps.

Grace and Peace

Does anyone have pictures of the Orient Express Bar from the mid 80's. It was located beside the road between Casino Royal and the airport. It was run by a gentleman named Rasheed. The two bartenders were Kristof and Karen from the Netherlands. Next to the open bar was a large tent that offered buffet meals.

For those around CGB, Myetts has a FB post saying Bankie Banx will perform a set for HH today.