r/SXM

Hello! I'm visiting next month and what's to know what you think the quintessential meal is for SXM locals & where I should go to get it. Thanks!

Been looking into st Martin as a anniversary trip with my gf and need some help finding out where to stay. We enjoy being on the beach, and generally like being in an area that is walkable with some nightlife options, and close to some hiking. I’ve seen some stuff about maho village area but don’t know what hotels and such are good in that area or much about it at all. Any recommendations on where to stay or the area in general will help a lot. Thank you!

What do I look up in Google Maps to find the sign that says “ I ❤️ sxm”

I wish to visit St Bats from Canada (Toronto). There are no direct flights to. But I know there are ferries from SXM to St Barts. I plan on flying into SXM (there is a direct flight from Toronto) and taking the ferry on the day of arrival into SXM.

On my day of leaving back to Canada, I plan on taking the ferry from St Barts to SXM and arrive at SXM a few hours before my flight leaves to Canada.

How risky is this? How often does that ferry get cancelled? I understand extreme weather will cause cancellations but how often is that? My travel time window is between September-October if that matters.

Hello!

I’ll be in SXM for the second time in a year very soon (24 agonizing days…) with my mom, my little sister and her best friend. For the last two, it will be their first visit and we would like to make a special evening in Grand Case. We will be spending the whole day there and would love to have some recommendations for beach side restaurants who will make the experience feel extra special. The goal is to already have the right place in mind so I can reach out in advance to the establishment and set things up with them.

Thank you!!!!

Approaching retirement and based in Europe. We have been a nr of times to the Caribbean and got engaged and honeymooned in SXM

We are looking to spend a block of time from Oct onwards each year in the region and looking for some pointers etc from people who do similar.

Appreciated

Hello. We’re on island and considering doing a three or four hour island tour that doesn’t go to the usual places (Front Street, Maho, Orient (where we’re staying)). There’s so many places we haven’t been that we’re at a loss of where to go during the tour. I trolled the sub, but with places shutting down for holiday, what are some suggestions from those who are here or been here this time of year? Thanks

Is cash king on the island? I haven’t been in almost 20 years. Do you tip people? And if so how much.