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La Villa Hibiscus
mahokid
Yesterday at 09:28 PM
Spent day relaxing at nearly empty community pool
Did say hello to some locals who live year round and fun to see their children grow up year to year
A short drive from our rental in Orient is La Villa Hibiscus in the former Sol E Luna in Cul de Sac
A beautiful restaurant, maybe the prettiest with a glass enclosed kitchen where you can view a very focused chef and sous chef preparing all the courses
They offer 3 prix fixes ranging from 75 euro to someone like 225 euros
We had tried the grand prix fix a few years ago and while it was an experience, I would mostly call it tweerer food from the cover of a gourmet magazine
We chose the "simple" 5 course which the server described as bisto food
I translated this to mean simpler presented and it was exactly that
Service is comparable to that of a michelin restaurant where the chef has worked at several back in France
All food is carried out of the kitchen on large wooden trays which are gently placed on a serving table in the dinning room, all food is presented to the table under a glass dome
There are 3 choices for each course
A stunning amuse bouche offer a spherical sweet pea mousse topped with caviar along with a demitasse cup filled with something carrot
Our first course choices were a "meat pie" which resembled a thick chopped country pate as well as carribean style ceviche
Both were nicely presented although we prefer a more traditional ceviche
A pork dish similar to a gallotine showed very well on the plate as well as the palate
My wife's choice was vegetarian for something different and was 3 large rigatoni filled with a eggplant puree
A great choice since we have been enjoying much fish recently
I hopefully can add pictures when I have my computer back for visual highlights
The cheese course offered a ramekin of melted gooey cheese
Desserts included a weird combination of an floating island in a perfect ball with a turmeric sauce
This somehow really worked well together
My wife's dessert was similar to a peach parfait that I found refreshing
Thier 5 course menu changes monthly
Wine by the glass started at 15 euros and a glass of red burgundy topped out at 22 euros which is high for the island although better quality
While my wife did not enjoy the previous grand tasting menu, she really enjoyed this meal
Definitely a bit more expensive than most all other traditional French restaurants. but still a very enjoyable evening
They do post the monthly menu on their home Facebook page
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Tortuga For Lunch
CaribLee
Yesterday at 05:42 PM
Had to have the mahi mahi burger again. It is consistently very good. Fries are really good as well. Not much beach left after Erin and no beach chairs set up. A very warm day so getting ready to head to the pool. It's a rough life.
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Smoking on beaches
Tandoorii
Yesterday at 04:26 AM
I occasionally smoke cigars on a Caribbean vacation. I like to find a secluded area where my fumes wont offend others, usually walking along a beach. However, I've read that France is imposing smoking restrictions in their country as well as in their territories, including St. Martin. Does anyone have an update on local reaction or restrictions that might be or are already in effect on the French side of SXM?
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Car rental
gone2beaches
08/19/2025 01:37 PM
I know I've seen this before but can't find it.. Are there car rental companies that will meet at the airport (SXM) with the car to avoid the waiting and transport off site? Thanks! Thinking late November.
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Jet Blue / Boston
timnboston
08/19/2025 01:06 PM
I just rebooked $432 - round trip direct (Sunday-Sunday) in January. Lowest prices I can remember in 25 years! Don't know what is going on - but I ain't complaining
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My daughter's trip report
Midsouth
08/19/2025 11:30 AM
We have been waiting for the grandkids to be old enough that their parents feel comfortable taking them on a sailing charter. The kids grew up on smaller boats, cruising the Tennessee River, and day trips on every vacation, but mom and dad were hesitant to take them "sailing" until they were just a little older. The youngest is now 7, and they joined us this summer.
You simply can't do everything with a first timer, so we focused on having somethinge to do every day, lots of shore time, and keeping things fun and safe.
It's easy to forget just how awe inspiring the islands can be.
https://maegankaybakes.com/sailing-the-british-virgin-islands-for-9-nights-itinerary-route-tips/
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Arrived 8 17 Sunday
mahokid
08/18/2025 11:14 PM
Uneventful flight from philadelphia connecting through Charlotte
long line for entry. Need separate line for those with forms already filled out
Luggage waiting to be retrieved off carousel
Leslie from Kenny's car rental has car ready
Airport seemed chaotic but expected for a Sunday considering it ead closed on Saturday because of storm
Absolutely no traffic going to Orient where we will reside for the next 10 days staying at Neptune from blue ocean villas
Very reasonable, very well equipped with almost all you could need to cook and frig even stocked with beer, water and necessary condiments.
This is a return visit and our concierge Maglia lives close by and is very responsive if needed for anything
Astrolab is 5 minutes away and is our first night dinner considering we awoke at 2:00 am
Seating is around the pool
Service is friendly and attentive
I believe 3 course prix fix is up to 67 euros
A nice breeze filled the air
An amuse of potato soup started off our meal
Only lots of butter and cream could make this so good
The appetizers were the star of the evening
My wife chose the smoked wahoo while I loved the petite prawns served with baby boy choy, morels with a morel mushroom sauce
The morel sauce was unbelievable in flavor
My wife's fishbowl included triggerfish, mahi mahi, shrimp and octopus
Plentiful and tasty
Since the mahi mahi on the menu was not available they substituted triggerfish for me over the mahi set up of some creamy sweet mashed potatoes
Tradition cream burlee and a chocolate sponge card cake rounded out the wonderful evening
Complimentary shots of hazelnut rum were enjoyed
Astrolab continues to stay on our repeat list
They will be closing for vacation very soon
Apologies for any errors since we are both retired and have no need to luggage computer on vacation, review is completed using phone
Also trouble attaching photos so hopefully can do once back home
Return visit to la villa hibiscus in cul de sac above orient in the former sol Le Luna
Should be interesting as it is the most expensive restaurant on the island although we are doing thier lest expensive prix fix
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DICKG
08/18/2025 06:46 PM
It’s been awhile since i have been on we had had a few things happen but we are ok just glad to be able to be on this sight
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