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Day 1-3 Report
wabid
5 hours ago
I will start by saying that our trip reports will tend to be repetitive.
As a family we have been coming to Saint Martin and the SBR for a number of years. Consequently we very much have an "Island routine". We had a major lull of 6 years after the hurricane due to the birth of our daughter, work and various other challenges of "life". Our lull ended 2 years ago and we hope to visit with greater frequency (planning & negotiations ongoing) That being the case…the routine endures.
My day begins with a cup of coffee on the balcony/patio accompanied with a pan au chocolat (perhaps the world's greatest breakfast). From my perch I watch the world go by. Eventually I leave my perch for the beach to continue monitoring the earth's rotation. Be comforted to know If the worlds starts to deviate from its axis, this forum will be the first to know. You're welcome…
Earth rotational QC monitoring need not be continuous, so there is time for frolicking in the waves and snorkeling (pictures hopefully in later reports). The day ends with assuring the sun sets at the correct time, position and desired intensity. No thanks required.
Day 1 was Daddy/Daughter day. Emma and I sent the day visiting the pool(s) and the ocean. It was great relaxing fun, especially for Emma. I told her she will soon be growing a mermaid tail.
While we were playing, Jodi, her sister and niece went to Phillipsburg for provisions. They did an awesome job stocking up and predicting our needs. We all like to cook so we make most of our meals ourselves. (sorry, not many restaurant reviews from us) It is one the things we love about SBR. Well equipped kitchens and well maintained grills.
Day 2 was water frolicking for all and an excellent dinner of spiced whole chicken from Carrefour roasted on the grill.
Day3 was my general routine (see above) while the ladies visited the Marigot market. We reunited at the large "B" pool for happy hour. We ended the day with grilled ribs rubbed with jerk spices from the market and watching the Brewers game. (I'm a nerd, so we can stream games here.)
Routine will continue today….
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Saba missing
wabid
Yesterday at 11:30 AM
I always enjoy the view of Saba while here. Its missing! Is the haze caused by the Sahara dust?
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Bagger tippage
wabid
06/11/2026 07:23 PM
We made the trip to Carrefour for provisions. What is the appropriate amount to tip the baggers?
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Beachside Villas
BeachCouple
06/11/2026 05:12 PM
We have been trying to reach Beachside Villas for about a week , no success by phone or email
Does anyone have any additional info how to reach them . Want to make reservations.
Thanks
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Just booked tickets for May
SXMScubaman
06/11/2026 03:31 PM
AA just published their schedule for the May 8 weekend we have our fixed week and I bought our redeye tickets leaving SEA at 10:29pm and connecting through CLT FC for 1100+ each one way. Was able to use our two 125.00 credits for a total cost of 2010.00. Now have to wait another four weeks to book our return. Hopefully with miles. Countdown begins.
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Arrival Day
wabid
06/11/2026 12:57 PM
We made it! In an earlier post I mentioned that I wanted to make this trip as easy and no stress as possible.... Goal achieved.
We traveled here at leisurely pace. We departed Madison Wi to PHL on AA mid Tuesday afternoon. The regional jet was 1/4 full! With an overnight stay at the PHL Marriott we rolled out of our beds and on to the plane by 8am. Small issue with my daughters ticket/passport (daddy user entry error), that was quickly cleared up and we were on our way.
We had an on time arrival here on the island. We had to hoof it outside from the plane to immigration (annoying but not a real hassle) and because we were traveling as a family with our 8 y/o daughter we got to skip the scanning line and went right to the agent. (that looked like a pain) Bag was waiting, and we were out the door in minutes.
A small delay because I did not see Leslie (Kenny's car rental) when we left customs, and it took some time for my phone to finds its way in the world. Not a big deal. We found Leslie as soon as my phone connections came to life and from time from feet on the ground to exiting the airport parking lot: 25 minutes.
We made it to SBR with ease. Emma, our daughter was bouncing off the walls as soon as we landed. A swim must be had IMMEDIATLEY. I delayed her for an eternity (10 minutes) while I had to work out a minor issue with our reservation, but we were soon in the pool, while my wife, Jodi, headed back to the airport to pick up others (sister in law and her eldest) who were arriving on a later flight.
We made it to the pool and she had a mango punch while her daddy (Dan) rewarded himself with a rum punch and, later snacks from Jodi and her sister.
As with any trip like this, we were "wired and tired" at the end the day. However we gathered for a celebratory "Aber Gut". That's German for all is well. AKA a "shooter". Its a shot of brandy with peppermint schnapps. Its a Wisconsin thing and a great tradition for special moments (reunions, arrivals, jobs well done)
The group settled on a ribs and chicken takeout from Lee's. Perfect and easy.
Our room is nice but the view could be better ( I am being picky ), but I am enjoying it. I also had inspiration and brought our camping fan we use in our tent. Brilliant. It makes the deck comfortable when the breeze dies.
That's it for now. We will be spending day one just decompressing and settling in... so beach, swimming, pool, naps. Rinse. repeat.
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