sellwingri Posted July 15, 2015 #26 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Maho, Maho, Maho. I agree with this. Not only is it a beach but it's excellent entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bets1 Posted July 15, 2015 #27 Share Posted July 15, 2015 So is the straw market in Marigot? Is there also other type shops? Looking forward to the bakery. Diet be gone on vacations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimevoyager Posted July 15, 2015 #28 Share Posted July 15, 2015 So is the straw market in Marigot? Is there also other type shops? Looking forward to the bakery. Diet be gone on vacations! I too was looking forward to Serafina's. FYI it is closed on Monday.[emoji23] Didn't get to try it. There is a patisserie a few doors down but it was just soso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanaire Posted July 22, 2015 #29 Share Posted July 22, 2015 1. Orient Beach 2. Orient Beach 3. Orient Beach You can probably tell that we LOVE going to Orient Beach! :cool:Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackyWayne Posted July 26, 2015 #30 Share Posted July 26, 2015 1) Blue Safari "Splash 3 Island" boat tour http://www.bluesafarisstmaarten.com/ Captain Fab was great! Doing "Anguilla Splash" next time. 2) Orient Beach. Easy to get there by taxi. 3) Bernard's Tours http://www.bernardstours.com/ 4) Maho Beach, when the planes are active Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvtheships Posted August 1, 2015 #31 Share Posted August 1, 2015 All we do is take a taxi to Orient beach get a lounge chair and a few drinks then lunch (taxi is under 10 dollars) Is the water at orient as nice as mullet bay? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyfordy Posted August 1, 2015 #32 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Sadly it appears that Orient is in a transformation phase and not ideal for visit this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 1, 2015 #33 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Sadly it appears that Orient is in a transformation phase and not ideal for visit this season. I don't know about 'ideal', but I believe that Orient is still ready for visitors. The project going on only affects 9 bar/restaurants out of 20 along the 1.3 mile long beach. If you were used to visiting those unaffected businesses, little has changed. This isn't 'season' on the island other than being the low of low season. That's why they're doing the work now. It is supposed to be completed by the end of September. In another thread, my friend karysa posted: Honestly Orient isn't the same in the summer as it is in high season. It's simply uninspiring. I have to agree with this sentiment, as during high season the entire beach is really jumping, and to us watching everyone enjoying themselves is great entertainment. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbail4 Posted August 5, 2015 #34 Share Posted August 5, 2015 1) Blue Safari "Splash 3 Island" boat tour http://www.bluesafarisstmaarten.com/ Captain Fab was great! Doing "Anguilla Splash" next time.2) Orient Beach. Easy to get there by taxi. 3) Bernard's Tours http://www.bernardstours.com/ 4) Maho Beach, when the planes are active I went on their website and Blue Safari looks like fun. Were there bathroom facilities on the islands you visit? Where was lunch served? Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackyWayne Posted August 5, 2015 #35 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I went on their website and Blue Safari looks like fun. Were there bathroom facilities on the islands you visit? Where was lunch served? I think there was a real bathroom at Pinel Island and I know there was a real bathroom at the lunch restaurant. Our lunch was at a restaurant called Rainbow Cafe, which was very good. I see now that the Blue Safari web site mentions that lunch is at Sunset Cafe, which also has good reviews. Both are in Grand Case, the NW, French side. But then if you scroll down more, you see a Rainbow menu, so I don't know where you might stop. You could email and ask, but it might be a day-to-day decision? I would trust them and enjoy either restaurant. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgoddess Posted August 5, 2015 #36 Share Posted August 5, 2015 St. Maarten. We've booked a guide for a very small group and she plans to custom tailor a tour of St. Maarten based on our wishes. So I'm compiling a list! What would you do, go see, etc. ? Thanks in advance! Spend the day on the beach at Club Orient on Orient beach! Lunch at Papagayo's, drinks at the Perch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island2Girl Posted August 12, 2015 #37 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Things we did: 1. Rent a car 2. Drive to Orient Beach- stay for a couple of hours under an umbrella and swim in the amazing water 3. Drive to Grand Case- walk the town a bit, eat at a LoLo (sp?), don't miss this! Fabulous food. 4. Drive to Marigot- explore the town for a couple of hours, including the open air market shops and stores in town 5.Drive back to the port, turn in car and head back to the ship It was one of the best days we have ever had in four cruises to the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbail4 Posted August 12, 2015 #38 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Things we did: 1. Rent a car 2. Drive to Orient Beach- stay for a couple of hours under an umbrella and swim in the amazing water 3. Drive to Grand Case- walk the town a bit, eat at a LoLo (sp?), don't miss this! Fabulous food. 4. Drive to Marigot- explore the town for a couple of hours, including the open air market shops and stores in town 5.Drive back to the port, turn in car and head back to the ship It was one of the best days we have ever had in four cruises to the Caribbean. Who did you rent a car from and how much was it? Sounds fun.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Blessings Posted August 13, 2015 #39 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I know its not for everyone, we did it on a rented Harley Davidson. It was a great day of site seeing. We first went to Orient Beach and drove through Marigot. On the way back we stopped at Maho. We did the same but instead of a Harley we were on a 4 wheeler. It was a great way to see the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island2Girl Posted August 14, 2015 #40 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Who did you rent a car from and how much was it? Sounds fun.. Dbail4, It was one of the major US companies, Budget or Hertz I believe. Very affordable and the island was easy to drive on our own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted August 14, 2015 #41 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Dbail4, It was one of the major US companies, Budget or Hertz I believe. Very affordable and the island was easy to drive on our own. Hertz is at the port but I don't think Budget is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbail4 Posted August 16, 2015 #42 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Do I need an international driving permit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbear1 Posted August 16, 2015 #43 Share Posted August 16, 2015 1. Orient beach 2. Airport 3. Eating Nachos at the Blue Bitch Bar, overlooking the water, steel drums being played!!!! That's how we always end a day at St. Maarten:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocF Posted August 16, 2015 #44 Share Posted August 16, 2015 America's Cup Adventure. This is the top excursion in the Caribbean. They have real America's Cup veteran 12 meter yachts, each with 3 professional crew and rest of the crew is from the excursion. Great fun for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island2Girl Posted August 17, 2015 #45 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Do I need an international driving permit? We just used our CA drivers licenses. I think we had to show our passports too, but not sure of that, it was very easy and affordable. In fact I was just asking DH this weekend if he wanted to do a tour or rent a taxi with driver for the day, and he said driving was so easy and we could go anywhere and do anything we wanted, why do anything else. In March when we go back we plan to explore the Dutch side and then drive around and eat at a lolo again. The best ever experience. I think the Americas Cup idea is good though! If anyone knows of a liquor store where we can purchase absinthe I would appreciate a recommendation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillybee Posted August 27, 2015 #46 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Does anyone know the cost of Joyce prince? Is it a van? As traveling with 6 adults & 2 children Does she supply car seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trend Posted August 27, 2015 #47 Share Posted August 27, 2015 We just finished a cruise with our grandson and tried on every island to get in touch with companies that had car seats. GIVE UP! We brought a light weight easy to install one and in St. Martin we used D&A taxi for a tour with beach. It was wonderful, she supplied drinks and was helpful with the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 28, 2015 #48 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Does anyone know the cost of Joyce prince?Is it a van? As traveling with 6 adults & 2 children Does she supply car seats? You need to contact Joyce directly for a price quote. It depends on how long you want, how many people, and when you want to tour. She has various vehicles available, from her car for two or three or a van for up to six or more and even a bus for a group of 20 or more. She has a driver for those, and she narrates. And YES, she does have car seats available. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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