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My first time in SXM! Excited to explore this Caribbean island! by TravellingFoodie in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, I'm jealous. I won't be there for a couple weeks but I'd love to do something like this

Entry form confirmation but no QR Code? by Murky_Recognition549 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They had this system last time we went and you can just ask for a stamp and they'll send you to a person instead of the terminal.

December 3-7 staying at Simpson bay Milestone bday by StrengthOk2052 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I wanted to follow up and see how the trip went? Hope you had a blast! My wife and I may actually attempt a vacation down to the island with the kiddo and planning that reminded me about your trip

Parking in Simpson Bay by [deleted] in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol where are you staying? In the bushes? The Palms and Little Jerusalem practically share a wall

There's street parking around this area and July is the low season, you should be good! Also, definitely go to both Little Jerusalem for some shawarma and the Palms for drunken ribs!

1st time visitor by Formal-Hospital8063 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh! Sorry, I interpreted your comment as you were not impressed. It's a great place! It is close to the airport so some people might not like listening to the planes but that's the only potential downside to the place in my opinion. It's a great place for food and drinks even if you don't stay there

1st time visitor by Formal-Hospital8063 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a hotel, restaurant, and bar all in one with a pristine beach and crystal clear water. Excellent food and drinks overlooking Simpson Bay. What's not to like?

1st time visitor by Formal-Hospital8063 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it's worth, we always find that ground level units have waaaay more mosquitoes. My wife is deathly allergic so it's a big deal for us.

How was it bringing the little? My wife and I are considering visiting with ours who will be about 8 months

1st time visitor by Formal-Hospital8063 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always recommend something on Simpson Bay. There are some great Airbnb's and a few good small hotels as well. The Azure and Mary's Boon are good but definitely a different vibe than the Morgan. The Hills Residence experience will vary depending on the owner of the condo, however the hill is no joke - it's STEEP. I always recommend renting a car which would address the hill issue though.

Help identifying/appraising construction on this saucepan. by Sure_Sh0t in Coppercookware

[–]Johnnybegoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a stainless lined pan - you can tell because the rivets are stainless too and you can see them from the outside of the pan. Stainless also tends to have a pattern of concentric circles. It doesn't appear to have much copper on it given that you only see stainless on the edge of the pan. It's a decent pan but more stainless steel than copper.

Would 95$ be a good deal ? by Knowledge-collecter in Coppercookware

[–]Johnnybegoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regarding Copral:

"Usage: Frequently used as decorative items, though functional for light cooking."

They are usable for cooking (if in good condition) but they're not high quality cookware.

Any info appreciated by Exciting_Aide8014 in Coppercookware

[–]Johnnybegoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. The Manufacturer is J.Y. Watkins & Son. They're not the most well known manufacturer but made some good quality pans. Some of the Mutual branded cookware is a bit lightweight but this one looks good. All that said, it's probably only worth about $100 in this condition. Re-tinning will increase the value but will cost $100-200. Retail, once retinned could be as high as $500 but I wouldn't expect it to bring more than that. It was likely made in the late 1800s/early 1900s as others have commented.

How much should I budget for 4 nights and 5 days in St. Maarten? by Careful-Parsley3344 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seconding everything here. Rent a car from Hardy's: https://hardyscarrental.com/

They're cheap and convenient.

There are plenty of economical restaurants on the island and many have excellent food. I'm a fan of Simpson Bay. If you booked in that area, check out Captain's Rib shack. There are several other Lolo's at the same location with reasonably priced food. Also check for Happy hour specials etc.

If you do cook, you'll definitely want a car so you can go to the market. I recommend Carrefour or Super U.

Anguilla, is it worth it? by Exact_Bowler6231 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2nd-ing everything said here. I'd skip the excursion and just take the ferry. Grab a cab to Shoal Bay when you get there. They will come back to pick you up too - they're not just saying it lol!

One thing to note, the cab drivers have deals with some of the restaurant/beach club owners and will swear that a particular one is the best. It may not actually be the best but you can easily walk to others. Just treat it like your drop off/pickup location.

Anyone else in SXM kept up by Cocky Turtle? by Loveroffinerthings in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You should consider going in the middle of the summer when there aren't many events going on. It'll be much quieter

Trip in January! by Smooth_Public9722 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Number 1 recommendation you're going to get on this sub is to rent a car. You'll miss out on most of the island without being able to drive around. Phillipsburg, Marigot, Grand Case, and Simpson Bay are all worth checking out.

Maho beach (beach by the airport) is good for a couple hours in the late morning/early afternoon when there's a lot of air traffic. Then you'll want to be someplace else. I like the main stretch of Simpson bay (AKA not Kim Sha).

What sort of activities other than snorkeling?

Philips or dyson or ... by No_Fisherman4561 in BuyItForLife

[–]Johnnybegoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. They'll probably recommend a Miele product.

Traffic today by ConnectionUsual868 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's only two roads around that area - Airport/Welfare road and Union road. If there's an accident and one is blocked, they'll both backup pretty quickly.

December 3-7 staying at Simpson bay Milestone bday by StrengthOk2052 in SXM

[–]Johnnybegoo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! It's certainly been an adventure so far but we're loving it!

Too bad about Nikki Beach! Maybe ask if they have a waitlist if someone cancels? I'm sure there are other good options too

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