KBeck
Contributor
Ok, guys, I know this ISN'T the Carribbean section......
Some of you know I've had a last minute invite to St. Maarten; so I'm trying to do my research on the fly before heading out next Saturday.
I've already posted a thread in the Carribbean section about dive ops and such, but figured I'd come straight to my Conch buddies in case any of you have any special input--must do itineraries, places to see, things to do. So, if anyone has been there and has any special input, go for it. Restaurants you loved, places to avoid in general, etc. I figure you guys (many of ya) know me and therefore have a good idea of what I'm into or not...
Some specific questions to answer, you ask? Ok...
--my sister and I would like to do some basic hiking.....any specifics on tours, etc?
--I know enough to try not to hit the touristy side of town; however, my hosts will probably head straight there....any suggestions for certain shops or restaurants that will not be purely overpriced tourist heck?
--We are staying on the Dutch side, fwiw. My sister and I have discussed renting our own car (in addition to our host's). Is it worth it to do so; ie, to head to the French side for the day; or is just cabbing it easier/no more expensive?
--I'd love to Ferry over to St. Barts for a day (Depending on whether I can convince my hosts)....what to expect? Cost? Can we get a whole day out of it, and is diving from St. Barts an option/worth it? (I can't get away with a trip to Saba, unfortunately, since there's apparently little there for non-divers to do).
Thanks to any Conchers (or others who catch this thread) who have any input, including any tips outside of my questions. I'd like to be active most of the time there, while still being considerate of my hosts.......(there's always a catch to a free vacation, darn it....j/k). Thanks again!!!
(Now I just have to actually get something done at work for the next week!)
Some of you know I've had a last minute invite to St. Maarten; so I'm trying to do my research on the fly before heading out next Saturday.
I've already posted a thread in the Carribbean section about dive ops and such, but figured I'd come straight to my Conch buddies in case any of you have any special input--must do itineraries, places to see, things to do. So, if anyone has been there and has any special input, go for it. Restaurants you loved, places to avoid in general, etc. I figure you guys (many of ya) know me and therefore have a good idea of what I'm into or not...
Some specific questions to answer, you ask? Ok...
--my sister and I would like to do some basic hiking.....any specifics on tours, etc?
--I know enough to try not to hit the touristy side of town; however, my hosts will probably head straight there....any suggestions for certain shops or restaurants that will not be purely overpriced tourist heck?
--We are staying on the Dutch side, fwiw. My sister and I have discussed renting our own car (in addition to our host's). Is it worth it to do so; ie, to head to the French side for the day; or is just cabbing it easier/no more expensive?
--I'd love to Ferry over to St. Barts for a day (Depending on whether I can convince my hosts)....what to expect? Cost? Can we get a whole day out of it, and is diving from St. Barts an option/worth it? (I can't get away with a trip to Saba, unfortunately, since there's apparently little there for non-divers to do).
Thanks to any Conchers (or others who catch this thread) who have any input, including any tips outside of my questions. I'd like to be active most of the time there, while still being considerate of my hosts.......(there's always a catch to a free vacation, darn it....j/k). Thanks again!!!
(Now I just have to actually get something done at work for the next week!)
