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Nice story and tribute to you Mel. Fantastic and impressive! Thanks for sharing.

Based on Mel's mention and question, I asked the bar-keep for "Vanessa" and he pointed me to the person I spoke with. She came over, I explained my reason for requesting her, rest is in my response....

I just got back from Carolina. Asked the bartender for Vanessa, he directed me to her, very corner of the bar area. Vanessa is not a transitory worker, correct? Seems like a big deal there. Anyway,...

Hey Mel, Venessa at Carolina? Not sure, have not had the pleasure or awareness. I will ask question when I go later.

Strangely, I have not gone into Crystals. Never felt the vibe to go, no reason....

That sucks about the car! Yes, widespread closure on the island. The place I am staying is like a ghost town, I kid you not. The staffers yesterday mentioned in the later morning police suggested...

The first entry is always a tough transition, trying to stay cool and not necessarily jump on the first approach without surveying the room. I will often say "I am waiting / meeting someone," which...

Hey Mel!

Golden Girls has been renamed. The old place I don't believe even had a sign, but not sure. It is a tall building on right-hand side if heading toward Oyster Pond, rises literally several...

Hi,

Staying up in Oyster Bay, drive by Empire which I've been before and GG nearer to Oyster Bay. Not sure if I want to venture in, given the tourist thing is way down and I would stand out like...

Is the weather tolerable?

I've been here a few days and not a drop, however large cumulus clouds can move in quickly. I've had a couple of beautiful days so far.

Do things change with respect...

Hi All, Have made several trips to Sint Maarten over the years, love the island. Always stay in Orient Bay just north the of Dutch side east. I've never stayed in September, which is characterized as...

Hey all,

I really want to plan a trip in June. I was reviewing the 4-Phase plan (https://www.st-maarten.com/index.php/blog2/1715-schedule-for-re-opening-st-maarten) and will monitor closely before...

Gabriela is about 5'8", limited English, long hair dyed red highlights, from the DR which I expect most of the girls are. There were at least 20-30 girls in or around the bar. Clientele was largely...

Decided to head to Orient Beach area this morning and was greeted with a road block put up by protesters on the primary road N7 running along the eastern coast. All I could think of is last year when...

Hi Knoteebouy,

I am sorry to hear of your friend and the crime, there is no absolute zero. I do follow sxm news and such and found incidence to be relatively low. I am not surprised, however. The...

Hi all,

Sunday was my first day, weather is beautiful. I am staying at Princess Heights in Oyster Pond / Dawn Beach area. The view is incredible, great place, quiet. On my way in I traveled...

Hi all,

Thanks for the great dialog everyone. 2nd week of March at Princess Heights, Dawn Beach. I'll send in a report a day.

Just curious on currency. More favorable to use Dutch Guilders,...

Hey guys,

So impressed with the detail offered and responses, thank you for taking the time.

Last time I stayed up on the French side at Esmeralda in the upper north east corner of the island...

First, thanks Barkey for responding to my last inquiry on permits.

Anyone ever stay at Princess Heights on Oyster Pond Road east side of island on dutch side but near french? Thinking about...

http://smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-martin-news/21155-no-more-work-and-resident-permits-will-be-issued-to-club-owners-sex-workers-will-have-to-submit-their-own-requests.html

Hi all,

Hoping my fav...

Thanks Buck, but tried then gave up, and partially because you mentioned you stayed at Esmeralda yourself!

I actually subscribed to a longstanding website with "Nick" which provides local updates,...

I tried a couple of last ditch efforts with Homeaway and VBO property rental websites. Had a couple of solid leads and inquired, but both were listed as available but not. Got immediate responses...

Yes, I checked. I basically got a sense of availability thru Expedia, Hotels.com, TripAdvisor, etc. It probably has a lot to do with the time I am staying - 2/27 thru 3/4 (5 nights). I noticed in a...

Hey Mel,

Most of my postings are in RI, some in MA. From MA.

I have two days to cancel Esmeralda. Wondering if I should but like I mentioned there was not a great deal of availability. I am...

Hi guys,

I am a senior member on the USA site, and further realize that doesn't mean anything here. Finally going back to St Martin after a 3 year hiatus. Last time I was there with family, but...

Thanks BK. Done! I will send you a quick not regarding logistics.

Thanks all. Apologies for kicking up so much dust without contributing. Not my style.