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Ferry times from CA RatmansWife 3 hours ago My niece and her boyfriend want to come visit in January. Flights from NYC to Beef are significantly higher right now than flights to STT. We need to leave Trellis before dark, so the timing is tricky.

What times do the ferries leave CA in high season?

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CNN story on Princess Juliana Airport PHLarry 5 hours ago Nice CNN article on Princess Juliana Airport

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Foxy's Catfight 2025 flyingjohn Yesterday at 06:17 PM Hi all,
Been gone for awhile. Noticed the 2025 Catfight and Halloween party is now a two day event with a Masquerade Ball. We know about the costume party, but what about the "Ball?" Is this some "Eyes Side Shut" deal or is it regular clothes but wearing a mask? Is it more formal? Is it still a short course and then a longer sail for the second race? Lot's of questions, hahaha.
Thanks,

John

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SXM entry form wendyk Yesterday at 03:19 PM Hi Everyone,

I'll be traveling to SXM 10/25/25, and tried filling out the entry form this morning. I completed the first section, but when I click on NEXT, nothing happens.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Wendyk

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Fire Beside the Airport Teresasxm 10/11/2025 05:30 PM I was on my favorite webcam watching the waves and planes when a fire broke out beside the airport runway. It appears to be in the yard close to where the car rental place is. They are trying to put it out now at 1:30p.m. ET.

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Holland House Beach Hotel deliveryskipper 10/11/2025 04:04 PM In May, we will be taking a catamaran charter out of Anse Marcel. Pre charter, we are staying one night at the Simpson Bay Resort. We have stayed there twice and like it. Post charter, we are considering one night at the Holland House in Philipsburg because it looks nice on their website and is convenient to the Front Street shopping area. I have read some not so good posts about Philipsburg. We don’t plan on being out much after dark except maybe going to a restaurant. Any thoughts or concerns about staying there?

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Marigot-Safe Questions gitter 10/10/2025 04:28 PM Good morning,

Heading back to SXM in February after 12 years.

We are looking at a place in Marigot.

From our previous stays we felt Marigot was a little more sketchy (had to be more alert) than other places. We always have been careful everywhere in SXM.

Recent opinions on staying in Marigot!

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Caribbean Cellars harborhoney 10/10/2025 03:51 PM Does anyone know if Caribbean Cellars is still in business? On past sails we have always ordered our booze with them. Presently their web site has changed a bit. I've sent 2 email requisitioning help on how to navigate the site so that I can place an order. I've gotten no responds. In the past they were very prompt in answering emails. Any info on their status would be much appreciated.

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Now at GCBC cruzer 10/10/2025 08:11 AM Tuesday, we secured a late check-out at Mary’s Boon and an early check-in at GCBC. Stopped by Carrefour to pick up some essentials, with Mrs. Cruzer staying in the car to protect our luggage.

The weather was unsettled that day and the guest mixer was cancelled due to the weather. The covered upstairs new bar and lounge is closed for the slow season, and the restaurant closes at 3 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays but offers a limited menu until 8, I think. Slow season is something we’re thinking of minimizing, so may stay away next year until the middle of October.

Dinner was at Carl Phillips’ Le Ti Coin Creole and I was the lone diner there. He had a very tasty fish soup and I also had my usual conch salad. Carlton is now in France for University.
Apparently, we had a very intense thunderstorm with an impressive lightening display Tuesday night, but I soundly slept through it.

As is typical of our first lunch on the French side, we visited Le Taitu where Mrs. C. had the pasta Bolognese and I had the pork collar (shoulder). I guess I’ve spent too much time in Texas that if shoulder isn’t smoked or made into carnitas, it’s just not satisfying enough.

As it was Wednesday the Hotel Café was open for dinner I selected one of two “specials” that night, a tempura shrimp bowl with plenty of veggies. They offer an amuse bouche and finish with an infused rum, which wasn’t offered on our Dutch side meals.

The water is anywhere from 85 in the depths to 87-88 in the shallows and is absolutely perfect for us. Also, much calmer than Simpson Bay Beach, though not as pretty.

Last night was mussels night, so I had my obligatory serving of bouchot mussels, which I didn’t take a picture of. The afternoons meal was at Nice, where Mrs. C had beef carpaccio and I had the flank steak.

Today is massage day, and everything else is unplanned as TS Jerry is supposed to give us a glancing blow. I can already see that the beach will be mostly unwalkable due to bigger waves, so may have to walk the roads for a change, barring rainfall. Of course, that calls for a Ti Punch at Talk of the Town.

My sister arrives Monday for a week, so I have to play host.

The cats are fine. Picasso uses our terrace as a refuge, but Pablo only stops by for a dine and dash, when he’s not wandering around the dining room.

Sunsets aren’t overly impressive due to the weather, but there’s still plenty of time.

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Discount cards candj 10/09/2025 04:53 PM Are there any discount cards or discount programs that are worth buying for SXM?
Last year we did the Magic of the Caribbean Card but just checking to see if there is anything new.

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