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Shipping Options to Tortola Husker 1 hour ago We need to ship a number of boxes of new stuff for our boat (new linens, blankets, towels, galley supplies etc). The most practical method I've been able to find so far is shipping to St. Thomas via USPS for general delivery (pick up at post office). Then either ferry over to Tortola OR take our boat to Red Hook and load up there. Thoughts, recommendations, suggestions are most welcome. Thanks.

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Sunday. Little J / Spices of India mahokid 12 hours ago With Dolly bringing the clouds and not the best pool day, we headed over to Simpson Bay for some "needed" lunch et such.

Our first stop was Little J ( formerly Little Jerusalem).
It was our first time back since the passing of much beloved Abraham.
This son is now running the restaurant with another young, cute, friendly girl taking the orders.

We spent some time chatting with Abraham's son and shared some of our fond memories.

The restaurant has been spruce up and I forsee a long continued success.

Next stop was Succiere bakery for the first bakery goods of our stay.

Lasty on the way home we got some chocolate cake and thier awesome carrot cake.

Once back at RI La Plage, we enjoyed our take away from Little J.

The babagounash with chicken and lamb with all the fixings is as good as a sandwich there is.
The variety platter filled to the max contained the lamb - chicken mixture with special sauce along with hummus, buttered potatoes, small salad and rice.
This platter alone is enough for two.
This lunch is as good as it gets.

Our friends arrived today and got to chat in the pool under the clouds.

Although we have a list of restaurants to visit.
I should have noted that several were closed on Sunday.
No worries as there are many wild cards and after about picking six places which all are closed on Sunday, we walked over to Spices of India in maho.

With not a full knowledge of Indian food, we stick to what we know we like.

For appetizers we chose a chat which is crispy something filled with potatoes with about 3 different sauces.
Oh my, unbelievable!!! INCREDIBLE!!

We were told about a new fish appetizer which sounded healthy.
It was available with a choice of 3 fishes, and we chose the local red snapper.
5 reddish pieces were served with sides of mint sauce and a type of Indian BBQ.
The spices were delicious.
Upon checking the bill, it was $29.50 ,which maybe should have been mentioned.
I would order it again but ad an entree.

Entrees included a special order of boneless chicken breast ( wife doesn't like the flavor of thighs) served in a coconut curry sauce.
Second Entrees was 5 shrimp tikki marmalade.

While portions are not big, the flavors were great as well ad the serving of badamati rice.

Service from one of the owners is always pleasant.

It turned out to a great meal even though it was our 7th choice.
Spices of India was on our go to list but we weren't planning on going there after having a flavorful like at Little J.

Small donation to casino and back for a few bites of carrot and chocolate cake.

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SXM Picture Sharing Forum? Brian q Yesterday at 06:01 PM I'm curious if there is a good spot for people to post all their st. martin related pics? There used to be a dedicated orientbeach forum that has since gone belly up. I do see a reddit SXM thread with some pics and they have the adult beach themed subreddit as well. I did find the jimmy sheik artwork online, but love to see others candid shots. Just curious if there is a good spot where people post their pics.

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Trip Report sxmmimi Yesterday at 05:56 PM Trip Report June26 - July 3 "Girl's Trip" - Myself, my daughter, and two teenage granddaughters. Perfect!! United Airlines flight nonstop from Newark was delayed but otherwise pleasant and uneventful. No problems going thru immigration. Car rental with Hertz - fast and easy. Check in at Royal Islander also fast and easy thanks to Nina who is always wonderful ! Our first night's dinner is always at Le Moulin Fou as is our last night's - so nice to be welcomed back and as always, excellent food and service. Our other meals were at Roma, Sale @Pepe, Izzi's, Skip Jack's, and Portofino's. Will definitely keep them all on our "must go" list except for Skip Jack's. which was so so this trip. Tortuga was our go to for lunch or snacks and of course Happy Hour. Breakfast in our room which included croissants and pastries from Zee Best. Weather was perfect and ocean very calm at Mullet Bay and calm enough for everyone but me at Maho. Our days were just what we wanted them to be - breakfast, pool, ocean, dinner, repeat. The only negative thing for us was the flight home. Left Royal Islander at 11, returned the car with no problem, immigration quick and easy as was check in at United, And then came the first delay and the next..... then when we were finally within 45 minutes of landing at Newark we were unable to land due to bad weather and were diverted to Dulles Airport. Global Entry made immigration fast and easy. Then came all the delays. Finally arrived at Newark terminal at 1:30 a.m. But we arrived safe and sound and that's really the only thing that matters. Another wonderful vacation in St. Maarten !!!!

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Moving day mahokid 08/30/2026 10:23 PM Enjoyed our week in Orient especially the limited drive to gran case.
Awesome weather and besides chilling in the pool, we didn't do anything except dine out.
No beaches, no lunches out, not even a bakery.
Did meet Barbara and Leo which was awesome!!

Met property manager precisely at 1030 am and onto maho.
Just past gran case traffic is pretty back up and call the audible to go through nettle bay, sandy ground, the low lands and cupecoy.
Although it took 45 minutes, much quicker if I had followed traffic and over the bridge.

For what it's worth, absolutely nothing to worry about when driving through Sandy Ground. I sometimes think the worries are exaggerated.

The blue mall is gutted to turn into individual units and mullet looked beautiful with the sun shining down.

Our unit was not ready but property manger of Royal Islander La Plage changed us to a unit next door for the next ten days so we could more in immediately.
Unpack, quick lunch of leftovers and into the empty pool since it is check in- check out day.

Nice to be home but man what a change.
I mentioned early about the sonesta clientele and it seems worse this year.
It seems more are out walking the street in thier tiny bikinis and huge bodies.
Not a pretty sight.

Wanting to chill, we catch happy hour across the street at the Ossais bar between Roma and Mr Chow.
We order exactly like last year, calamari, tuna tataki and huge oriental style wings.
All as good as remembered.
My Italian style bulliet old fashioned were well balanced along with wifes aperol spritz.

3 appetizers and 3 drinks was $65 before gratuity

Service was attentive and friendly as expected with any restaurant that Marco oversees.

We enjoy the same world class champion juggler at casino royale and walk out with an extra $20.

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Top 10 defunct SXM eateries? TJTrippe 08/30/2026 01:21 PM Stole this thread theme from the BVI forum

Not sure we know 10, here is a start

1) Papagayos
2) Baywatch Andy & Cheryl
3) Pedro’s (In process of reincarnation)
4)Roxys
5) Le Tastevin
6) BooBoo Jam

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Boxphore restaurant mahokid 08/29/2026 01:21 PM For our last night staying in Orient, we just wanted something simple.

It seems only Roasty's and SAO have been to only two restaurant ls open in the village all week and would never consider a return to Yellow Sub.

Boxphore in Hope estate was very close by and has been open Only since July,.
Owned by a young charming couple who we wish the best as they may become a hidden secret perched on the second floor overlooking the main road.

It is the best Turkish restaurant on the island, also the only Turkish restaurant on the island but their menu fit exactly what we were looking for.

Both mezes (appetizers) were delicious, a smooth creamy hummus and a pureed eggplant dish.
A Turkish bread similar to a thicker pita was served.

My wife's chicken skewers were moist while my kefta wad a house blend of freshly ground beef and lamb formed into small patties.
They were cooked with just a touch of pink and extremely moist and tasty.

Both dishes came with a large bowl of rice and slightly pickled o ions.

Simple food prepared properly.

We shared a generous portion of a caramel soaked cake topped with a firm custard and a cream topping.

As full as I was, it disappeared.

Dinner with a cocktail and a beer was about 70e.

Wishing the best as we certainly would return next year.

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First 16 days in December? bran 08/28/2026 08:09 PM Just checking if anyone here going to be around that time?

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2 1/2 hours of FABULOUS SXM drone footage shieneehead 08/28/2026 04:57 PM I like to keep this on when I am in the office. It has helped me through some rough patches!

Enjoy!

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Grand Lido Au Naturel Jamaica ChuckG 08/28/2026 02:54 PM Has anyone looked into the renovated Grand Lido Negril Au-Naturel? LinkCertainly expensive but it seems to be one alternative to Club O, until the reboot comes on line. It looks like they divided the old resort into 2, Grand Lido Au Naturel and the textile Royalton. Hopefully it will survive!

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