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Kid friendly itinerary for a week trip?
Hi everyone! First time visiting SXM this June. We are 3 adults & 4 kids 15, 13, 8 & 6
I want to balance fun stuff for the kids with cool views and exploring both sides of the island. I also need good vegetarian options (Freedom Fighter’s Ital Shack is already a must-visit!).
I grouped everything geographically to keep driving chunks short. Does this pacing work with younger kids, or am I missing something obvious?
🗓️ THE ROUTE:
- Day 1: Land, check into Sonesta Maho, watch planes at Maho Beach, dinner.
- Day 2 (Dutch Views): Fort Amsterdam in the morning (views/cannons), lunch at Freedom Fighter’s, afternoon stroll on the Philipsburg Boardwalk.
- Day 3: Rainforest Adventure chairlift in the morning, afternoon at Parotte Ville Bird Park to hand-feed parrots.
- Day 4 (Pinel & Luxury Drive): Morning ferry to Pinel Island. Afternoon pastry/marina stop in Marigot, followed by a scenic car cruise to look at the luxury homes in Les Terres Basses.
- Day 5: Easy nature trails and spring pool relaxation day at Loterie Farm.
- Day 6: Full day at Le Galion Beach (heard it’s ultra-calm for kids). Head to Grand Case pier for sunset and a final dinner.
- Day 7: Resort pool morning, fly home.
QUICK QUESTIONS:
- Sargassum alternatives: If seaweed is heavy on the east side (Pinel/Le Galion) in June, what are the best calm, wave-free alternative beaches on the west/south sides for young kids? (Is Mullet Bay too rough?)
- Les Terres Basses: Do the neighborhood security gates give you any issues if you're just doing a slow driving cruise to look at the villa architecture?
- Veg Food: Any other great vegetarian-friendly spots, French bakeries, or local Lolos we should add to our routes?
u/NotAHumanEntity — 5 days ago