katiel53 Posted February 20, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2009 We are going to be in St Maarten and I have read that Bernard's tour takes people to Rima's and that they have the same souvenirs that other shops sell, but they are about 1/2 price. Where is Rima's? How much is cab fare there? Is it easy to get a cab back to P'burg? Is it worth going there? Is there anything you can tell me about Rima's? We don't want to do an island tour, just go there. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUPY48 Posted February 20, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2009 You can walk there. It's on Back Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Stranger Posted February 20, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 20, 2009 They have bargains galore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted February 20, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks so much for your answers. I guess I didn't realize it was close to "downtown" Phillipsburg. I know I am directionally challenged, but if I take the water taxi where do I get off and then how do I get there? We usually get off at the stop near the beach in P"burg. I heard, but haven't gone that far, there is a second stop. Do we still get off at the usual stop and then what? Sorry to be such a pain. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted February 21, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks so much for your answers. I guess I didn't realize it was close to "downtown" Phillipsburg. I know I am directionally challenged, but if I take the water taxi where do I get off and then how do I get there? We usually get off at the stop near the beach in P"burg. I heard, but haven't gone that far, there is a second stop. Do we still get off at the usual stop and then what? Sorry to be such a pain. Thanks again. Click on the thumbnail below to see the map. You will probably have an option to view full size if you need it. (click) The water taxi stop that you mention 'near the beach' is at the Captain Hodge Pier (The Little Pier) that you can see on the map. Wathey Square is the little plaza in front of the Court House. Rima's is #17 on the map. If you walk two blocks past the Court House, where you will run into the parking lot, and turn left, you will be going West on Cannegieter Street. After you have walked two or three blocks, you will see the large Rima's Building ahead of you. (I have this photo somewhere, but can't find it right now). You can't get to Rima's from Cannegieter, but will have to jog off to your right one more block to the Pondfill Road. That's where Rima's is located, on Pondfill Road, NOT on Back Street. gary p.s. If you happen to come across some of my earlier postings about not walking to Rima's, they were when they were located in a different, much farther location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted February 21, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Gary, Thanks so much for the directions. I don't know that my husband, who is going to have a knee replacement when we come back, will be able to walk that far. Perhaps instead of taking the water taxi we will just get a cab near the ship. We do want to go to the little casino near the pier also so I have to figure out how to get back from Rima's and to the casino. Thanks again for being so helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUPY48 Posted February 21, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Click on the thumbnail below to see the map. You will probably have an option to view full size if you need it. (click) The water taxi stop that you mention 'near the beach' is at the Captain Hodge Pier (The Little Pier) that you can see on the map. Wathey Square is the little plaza in front of the Court House. Rima's is #17 on the map. If you walk two blocks past the Court House, where you will run into the parking lot, and turn left, you will be going West on Cannegieter Street. After you have walked two or three blocks, you will see the large Rima's Building ahead of you. (I have this photo somewhere, but can't find it right now). You can't get to Rima's from Cannegieter, but will have to jog off to your right one more block to the Pondfill Road. That's where Rima's is located, on Pondfill Road, NOT on Back Street. gary p.s. If you happen to come across some of my earlier postings about not walking to Rima's, they were when they were located in a different, much farther location. I stand corrected gtaylor. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted February 21, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2009 <snip> We do want to go to the little casino near the pier also so I have to figure out how to get back from Rima's and to the casino. Thanks again for being so helpful. If you are referring to the Beach Plaza Casino at Wathey Square (Little Pier), my understanding that it is closing soon to move to the far end of town. There was a discussion of Casinos in this previous thread. There are some broken links, but the basic information is still good. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger2000 Posted February 21, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Don't miss a visit to Rima's. Got ripped off a year ago when buying things at the market. Bernard's took us to Rima's and couldn't believe what I saw - The exact things I bought a year ago at a fraction of the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted February 22, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Gary, Thanks again for the info. I think we will take a cab to Rima's and then if the Beach Plaza Casino is closed, we will try Coliseum. Our cruise is a week from yesterday, so hopefully Beach Plaza will still be open. I appreciate your taking the time to answer my questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjeanne2001 Posted July 15, 2009 #11 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks so much for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellybutton Posted July 19, 2009 #12 Share Posted July 19, 2009 We get in at 8am. What time does stores open downtown. We want to shop then go to Orient Beach for the day. The ship leaves at 6pm. How much time should we give to get back to the ship from Orient? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted July 19, 2009 #13 Share Posted July 19, 2009 We get in at 8am. What time does stores open downtown. We want to shop then go to Orient Beach for the day. The ship leaves at 6pm. How much time should we give to get back to the ship from Orient? Thanks I would highly recommend that you flip your day over. The shops downtown will be opening between 9 and 10. By then you could already be set up on the beach and enjoying the day. Then after you spend as much time there as you like, pack up and head back downtown for shopping. Maybe a 20 minute trip. You'll be just minutes from the ship at that point, so no worry about last minute traffic problems. Two other things. It does get warmer/hotter in the afternoons, no matter what time of year, and do you really want to haul all of your shopping purchases to the beach and have to watch over them all day? gary p.s. Please don't go shopping in wet swimsuits. Everyone would appreciate at least a coverup.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky60 Posted August 15, 2009 #14 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Click on the thumbnail below to see the map. You will probably have an option to view full size if you need it. (click) The water taxi stop that you mention 'near the beach' is at the Captain Hodge Pier (The Little Pier) that you can see on the map. Wathey Square is the little plaza in front of the Court House. Rima's is #17 on the map. If you walk two blocks past the Court House, where you will run into the parking lot, and turn left, you will be going West on Cannegieter Street. After you have walked two or three blocks, you will see the large Rima's Building ahead of you. (I have this photo somewhere, but can't find it right now). You can't get to Rima's from Cannegieter, but will have to jog off to your right one more block to the Pondfill Road. That's where Rima's is located, on Pondfill Road, NOT on Back Street. gary p.s. If you happen to come across some of my earlier postings about not walking to Rima's, they were when they were located in a different, much farther location. How much is a cab to Rima's from the pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey779 Posted August 16, 2009 #15 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Does Rima's accept credit cards? Or should I be prepared with cash? I think most places accept major credit cards, but I want to be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demongear Posted August 16, 2009 #16 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Does Rima's accept credit cards? Or should I be prepared with cash? I think most places accept major credit cards, but I want to be prepared. Most Credit Card companies are now charging a 3% or more foreign transaction fee. I know B of A does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 17, 2009 #17 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Does Rima's accept credit cards? Or should I be prepared with cash? I think most places accept major credit cards, but I want to be prepared. Yes, Rima's accepts credit cards. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey779 Posted August 17, 2009 #18 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Yes, Rima's accepts credit cards. gary great, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritedgem Posted August 17, 2009 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Is Rima's just beachwear or other items too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 18, 2009 #20 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Rima's is largely/mostly Beachwear, but they also offer hundreds of other souvenier items, from necklaces to shot glasses to beaded purses to wine glass displays to ... well, hope you get the idea. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkelman Posted August 18, 2009 #21 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Is this the kind of stuff that is made in China and can be found on every other caribbean island just with a different island name printed on the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compass Rose Posted August 19, 2009 #22 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Is this the kind of stuff that is made in China and can be found on every other caribbean island just with a different island name printed on the side? Yes. Fun to go to, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 19, 2009 #23 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yes, and right now they're having a closeout on various visors and hats with your choice of numerous islands embroidered on them. I noticed Antiga, Jamaica, Tortola, Dominica, and many others as well as generic 'Caribbean' choices. Your price, out the door, $1.00 US. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreaminOfTheSea Posted September 13, 2009 #24 Share Posted September 13, 2009 How big of a bargain will be found at Rima's? For example, a T-shirt would run how much? And what kind of quality can I expect? Thanks! Kristi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolfandude Posted September 16, 2009 #25 Share Posted September 16, 2009 We walked to Rima's in July. Was it worth it? I don't think so. A nice walk though! Rima's is just like any other beachware store in Daytona, Panama City or Cocoa Beach. They're a dime a dozen in FL. All imported Chinese junk! The prices ARE good but the merchandise is really dated. Just my personal opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.