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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: PreK176]
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07/28/2015 11:15 AM
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PreK176 said: I have never been to the beach there but on a recent Celine trip when we went by the beach was loaded with cows. Thought that was very cool! Are you sure that was Anse Marcel and not Happy Bay?
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: jazzgal]
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07/28/2015 11:35 AM
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Laurel,
That was my thought, too - can't imagine cows in the particular area of Anse Marcel, but have often seen them (or their calling cards <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />) on the way to and actually on the beach at Happy Bay.
With all the roads and development in and immediately around Anse Marcel Beach I just can't imagine cows there and those same cows being seen from the water. The cove at Ans Marcel is very protected and generally speaking, the boats go right by it as opposed to entering...., but it's SXM afterall, and all things are possible, right?!
But whatever, it is one gorgeous beach location and absolutely is a delightful place to spend the day. Its much like Dreams but so very far from us at the Towers.
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pat
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: ironmanps]
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07/28/2015 03:15 PM
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Wouldn't it be nice if we paid for chairs and lunch was free? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> In the past I think we always paid for chairs even if we had lunch in the restaurant there.
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: bonsie]
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07/28/2015 09:23 PM
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Can someone share the link w directions, please! I think we'd like to go there!
Life's a beach!
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Re: Anse Marcel
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07/29/2015 10:57 AM
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Don't feel too bad, Windy. We had been to the beach there several times over the years but long prior to this new restaurant opening, and we weren't aware, until we parked and started walking to the restaurant/beach area, that we could actually drive all the way through and park right there.
In the past we'd always schlepped ourselves and our belongings from the parking right at the guard house all the way out to the beach. Thankfully, my DH was kind enough to leave me and our assorted beach stuff at the restaurant parking area while he went out and brought the car in upon our calling it a day. He really is among the very best of the best!! : <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
Anyhow, now you know so do yourself a huge favor and try it next time there - pricey as lunch goes, but so very nice and worth the money and the drive. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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pat
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: pat]
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07/29/2015 02:58 PM
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<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> Thanks so much.Looking forward to our revisit. It's been a looong 11yrs!
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: crsxm]
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07/30/2015 07:54 AM
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crsxm said: There were two or three cows that made their way to the water. Pretty sure my daughter took some photos in case the mojitos blurred the memory. Cows?! At Anse Marcel?! Were they PINK cows? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: CaribJoe]
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07/31/2015 07:30 AM
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When we were there the chairs were put on our lunch tab but I think the full set up for two (including chairs, umbrella and table), was about twenty dollars and worth every cent. Or perhaps it was Euros? But still worth it for those comfy padded chairs and big umbrellas. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Anse Marcel
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08/06/2015 03:16 AM
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With so many beach fronts (Dutch/French side) that will forgo the chair rental if you eat at there location it burns me to pay for them!! I'm sorry but I'm the breakfast guy, but Fabila loves lunch and sexy cocktails (BIG$$ for those)and at the end of the day between cocktails and lunch we went for a heavy number!!! I'm not ashamed to ask!! Why not!!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: Colour1]
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08/06/2015 10:58 AM
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Nothing to lose by asking but don't be disappointed if they charge you.....at least you know, and who's to say - maybe you'll get lucky! Just don't count on it......
And in the end you always have the option to leave and go elsewhere. But this spot is so heads and shoulders over Karachter and FBBC and with a flat beach and easily accessible and swimmable ocean, I honestly don't mind the chair fee. To each his own. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: NJSusan]
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08/06/2015 11:50 AM
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I so agree with you. I used to really like FBBC, but this last June the smell was just awful. At Anse Marcel, I'm more than willing to pay for the chairs for the ambience, food, service, wonderful water, and yes, the restrooms. It's just a win-win all around.
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: jazzgal]
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08/06/2015 12:58 PM
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Where can we find directions? We tried to find it once but we DID turn back convinced we were not headed the right direction.
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: GaKaye]
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08/06/2015 03:24 PM
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Perhaps we will bump into you at Anse Marcel next trip.
I personally prefer it over Dreams (but for the drive....) - because the beach isn't on such a slant and the water is almost always very gentle and without both the waves and seaweed, along with the basic beach set-ups being equally comfy to those at Dreams.
I have a great respect for Bruno and all his endeavors, but we don't have the ties many seem to have and while we're not foodies as so many of the November group seems to be, anything we've had at A.M. was excellent.
If only it was a little closer, but purely due to basic geography, Dreams will probably still get most of our business and the Restaurant at Anse Marcel will be reserved for our special days. But that's just my perspective. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: GaKaye]
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08/06/2015 03:42 PM
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A day with Pat and John? Absolutely!
Looking forward to spending a day there. Cheers!
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Anse Marcel
[Re: crsxm]
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08/06/2015 03:49 PM
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We agree that AM is a very special beach. Lovely, calm water, terrific service, and two of the best meals we had on island back in June. Well worth the price of the chairs in our opinion. YMMV.
Robin & Ed
One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. - Henry Miller
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Re: Anse Marcel
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08/07/2015 11:38 AM
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nouth said: Where can we find directions? We tried to find it once but we DID turn back convinced we were not headed the right direction. Explained earlier in this thread.
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