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Cheap SXM flights - Ohio, Indiana & more BillDauterive 33 minutes ago Just saw an cheap flight alert.
CMH to SXM, June 3-10: On AA, $380 basic, $458 main cabin. Other dates available at this fare.

Looks like similar fares also from ALB, BTV, CRW, CHO, GSO, MDT, IND

I'm travelling to the island in April, so... too soon for me to return. Gotta pass on this one.

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Drinking water disruption on French side SXMScubaman 3 hours ago "UPEP Galisbay Crisis - Distribution Network Disruption
Following the statement issued yesterday informing the population of the implementation of sectoral night cuts made necessary by a major failure affecting the Drinking Water Production Unit, an important phenomenon of water stock formation occurred in the evening and during the night
These massive, simultaneous withdrawals have severely disrupted the network's functioning, even though the production tool is currently operating in degraded mode with a reduced capacity of one-third.
Consequently, as of this morning's review, a large part of the territory is deprived of drinking water supply for an indefinite period, the time needed to restore the storage volumes essential for the proper functioning of the network and to secure the supply of priority services.
SAUR and EEASM remind that the drinking water network constitutes a particularly sensitive collective system, the balance of which depends directly on user behavior, especially when production is reduced.
Tank refilling, building up significant reserves and uncontrolled use of water in a tense context jeopardize the service’s ability to ensure continuous distribution for the entire population.
Therefore, all subscribers are urged to strictly limit their consumption to essential uses and to comply with the instructions issued by the authorities, in order to allow a progressive return to a stabilized situation as soon as possible.
SAUR teams in coordination with EEASM, remain fully mobilized to restore normal production capabilities and secure supply to the territory.
A new situation point will be communicated as soon as the technical conditions change allow it."

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Our Healthy Breakfast Whale Tail 4 hours ago Probably the healthiest meal I've had in 4 1/2 weeks.

Well I guess we could have eliminated the Bloody Mary and Screwdriver but we do have our limits.
We actually came to SMYC for breakfast because it will be the last time to see Rachel who has been a delight to get to know.
And the other reason for a light breakfast is because we are going to Philipsburg for the last time to say goodbye to our friends there and I need room for my Krave burger

We leave Saturday and are beginning our farewell tour.

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Tuesday Night In Grand Case StMartinFan 14 hours ago We headed out late afternoon for Grand Case because we wanted to make a stop at the One by K shop so my daughter could pick up another “One Love, One Life” tshirt. Their new location includes a nice cafe area. She also found a cap with the logo so her collection of their stuff grew a little.

We made it to Grand Case about 4:45 so we were among the first in the grass parking lot just off the main street. The street venders were all setting up, even though the Mardis de Grand Case festivities don't officially start until 6 so we got a chance to browse the stores and check out all the stands before our dinner reservation for Bistrot Caraibes at 6:30.

There were lots more food venders than I remember from previous years and a wide variety of things like mini pancakes, crepes, Indian food, empanadas and someone with huge pan of shrimp. Lots of sweets like some beautiful cupcakes and homemade sorbet. There were also the usual stands with handmade craft items, but it felt like the mix had tipped to food stands.

While the “parade” is never a big deal it seemed even smaller this time with only 2 dancers and the drummers. But there were several bands set up at places down the street.

Our dinner was great, as usual. We indulged with lobster thermador and my daughter had the whole sea bass special that she devoured. JC the waiter, formerly at LaVilla, recognized us and stopped to say hello even though he wasn’t working our table. He always brings such humor to the job it’s fun to watch him in action. While their menu doesn't change much, I love that the food is always prepared perfectly and presented so nicely. We shared their classic molten chocolate dessert and the crème brûlée, and those were tasty and gorgeous as well.

By 8 pm the street was packed with people and all the tables set in the street by the lolos were full. There was a mix of locals and tourists in the crowd and it was a fun atmosphere. When left there were lots of security people helping direct traffic and staffing the barricades that blocked the traffic. We were surprised to see how many cars were jammed into every inch of parking along the streets and they extended a long way down the airport road which is how you have to exit. It definitely felt like they had a great turnout for the evening.

We noticed several projects underway to fix buildings empty since the hurricane, so it was nice to see that some of those areas are finally getting renovated. I also noticed a sign that indicated construction of a boutique hotel next to Oceans 82.

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Probably The Most Fun We've Had This Trip - Tonight Whale Tail 17 hours ago We spent a down day today because we needed a day off. So we went to SMYC for breakfast and came back to the resort to have a lounger day. Which we did.

Then came the daily question. Where do you want to have dinner? It's a daily thing.

So I said let's do happy hour at Roma's. So we left SBR at 4:46 and pulled into Sonesta parking lot at 5pm
and walked over to Roma's shortly there after. Plan B was a pizza at the Driftwood and my first rum punch
there this trip.

When we got to Roma's there were no seats at the high tables or the bar. I needed to use the restroom so off I went while my wife waited by the side entrance. Then I came back to the bar area and my wife is talking to a lady seated at the bar with her husband. She said that she recognized my wife from pictures on TTOL and said that they had reservations at a table for dinner and that we could have their bar seats. See there are benefits from being on TTOL. Her husband is on TTOL but doesn't post often but have been checking out the site recently because of their upcoming trip.

Then it gets better, we sat down beside Ron and Carol who apparently are regulars there. So much so that they have wooden coasters with their names on them supplied by Roma!! They have a condo at the Royal Palm and spend about 6 months of the year there and the rest of the time in Massachusetts. Well we hit it off together and I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes all night. They have been married for 65 years and boy did they have stories. And she wasn't afraid to drop the occasional F bomb, and she was hitting on me.
In jest I think.

Then while we were sitting there our favorite waitress from Reveil Matin Kareen came over and gave us hugs. We didn't know that she also works at Roma's

It was quite the night!!

Oh and by the way we had Korean Wings and a Pepperoni pizza and brought the leftovers home.

A quiet day and eventful night.

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Day 4 and 5 eilandmens Yesterday at 10:39 PM Sunday came with beautiful weather. We went to Philipsburg for church. After church, we went to Chesterfields for breakfast. Always good for a breakfast, not as crowded as past years. Enjoyed breakfast of eggs, bacon, Sausage and French toast. Talked to Basil, the ubiquitous waiter, who works at Chesterfields in the morning and Skip Jacks in the evening. Very friendly and accommodating. Stayed by beach all afternoon. Had G and T on patio. Beautiful evening. Went to Skip Jacks, and had Basil as our waiter. My wife had scallops, now market price, at $42. They were good but don’t understand market price for scallops since they can be caught in Caribbean. Nevertheless, they were delicious. I had my stand by blacken grouper. It tastes the same as 20 years ago when Skip Jacks was Skipjacks.
What we like about Skip Jacks is the consistency of the food.

Monday, baguette in room with French butter and French jam. A bit hot on beach but we survived. G and T on porch. Then to relatively new place in the Hills Residences. ll Bacio ( the Kiss) just opened in January 2026. We saw the early reviews( very great) and said let us try it. The theme is the chef’s Nonna and Mama’s recipes. I can tell you. Our meal was fantastic. We shared a beef carpaccio which was fantastic and we both had Nonna’s Lasagna. Nonna according to Chef Pietro was allergic to cheese so she made her lasagna cheese less. It is a taste sensation. We both highly recommend Il Bacio. It is across the street from Pineapple Pete’s and parking is above the restaurant.
An enjoyable evening with a bottle of limoncello on table.

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Heavy equipment doing ? on Belair Beach SXMScubaman Yesterday at 06:32 PM Herald LINK

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Scooter Fatality Traffic Impact Sat. 3/21 ruralcarrier Yesterday at 04:15 PM LINK
Sadly, many just do not get it.

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York Car Rental CaribLee Yesterday at 01:30 PM Anyone have experience with or knowledge of York Car Rental? It appears to be a part of Hardy's Car Rental (which seems to get good reviews) as York has the same physical address and local phone number. It's not unusual for SXM car rental agencies to operate under several different names. Don't need other recommendations. Just wondering if anyone has experience with York. Thanks.

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Storage service SXMScubaman 03/23/2026 08:13 PM I don't use them but might work for others to store stuff in between visits. I keep mine at LaVista
LINK

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