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Netherlands Antilles

I have pre-bookes a room at Pietermaai Smal Apartments located on the street Pietermaai in central Willemstad around this years Christmas and New Year.

I have done a some googeling, read a lot on TripAdvisor and the hotels homepage as well the Curasao tips here on VT, but I can not find any good information regarding the beaches close to Pietermaai. Is it a beach near the hotel? How is it? From what I understand the mose beautiful beach close to Willemstad is the one close to the Sea Aquarium. Is that right? From Google Maps I can see the distanse from Pietermaai to the Sea Aquariumis about 4 km; too far for walking. How much by taxi? Or will we find a bus?

Thanks.

We are planning a trip to St Martin in July. We have been coming to the island for ten or more years but have predominately stayed in Grande Case, Orient, and Anse Marcel. This year my husband and I decided to rent a villa in Terres Basses. Our only experience in this area has been at a resort. My question is if the mosquitos are worse in this area? I have read a few reviews online and it seems that many villas in Terres Basses are plagued by mosquitos. Could it be worse in this area and if so I would rent something in the French Cul de Sac. HELP!

Are the car rentals for Avis on the French side nicer than the Avis Dutch side?

Looking for some best ways to enjoy a family vacation in st maarten

We'll be travelling to St Martin in the near future with family members including a 4 month old grand daughter. Her parents are hoping to not have to tote a week's supply of disposable diapers/nappies with them. Are these easily obtained in the supermarkets on the island?

Is it possible to purchase a day pass to Curacao Marriott?

can you purchase sheets for an european queen size bed that we have in our condo in bonaire

hello there, im travelling to st barths and transitting by st martin. im wondering how to get to the ferry port from SXM st martin airport and how far would it take to get there. thank you

On my recent visit to Sint Maarten, I had a drink at one of the outdoor cafes. I admired the beautiful glass in which it was served: a clear glass with a pink design. I was told that it might be available at a Marigot market. We could not find it. Can anyone help with information about a source for purchasing these drinking glasses? One of them had a small pink strawberry in the design, another had some French script. Thank you.

Me and my wife are looking for a hotel on the south/Dutch side of St. marten for March. My family owns a time share there (RCI/divi/little bay). Our weeks are in August so that is almost impossible. I saw a couple of deals on livingsocial and groupon(is it ok to mention that here?). The places in question are the Sonesta great bay beach and sonesta maho. One of those is RIGHT next to the airport. We were wondering if it is too loud. Also if anyone has any better suggestions, I am open for anything. Thanks in advance.

I'm looking to visit St. Maarten next month and I'm on a budget. I would like to avoid renting a car and I hear the buses are not very good. Are the roads safe for bike riding? I figured I could just ride around the island but I'm not sure if the traffic is dangerous.

I want to know what will be the approximate number of nights a villa or condos can be booked for .Meanwhile, share your vacation experience in St. Maarten. We will be starting for vacation in ship on march 2013.

We will be in Bonaire in January from a Holland American cruise. The cruise snorkeling restrictions have an age limit of 75 and my husband will be 76. Is it going to be possible to get someone to take us snorkeling when we are over age?

My husband and I have a conference in Curacao in March 2013 and our adult children would like to come stay with us. While I'm thrilled they want to vacation with us, I want to get the best possible location on the island. What part of the island would be best? I'm assuming some nightlife.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a 2 week itinerary for these 3 islands? Can any of the 3 be skipped? Best food, snorkeling? Affordable accomodations?

I am hoping to visit Sint Maarten some time in the near future. I would like to rent out a villa and I would like to know the best neighborhoods on both sides of the island. I'm talking safety, not worried about shopping or nightlife, I csn drive to that.

Hi, It seems that there a number of music clubs in St. Maarten but is there any that have live Jazz, Blues or Soul bands ?

could you offer me the postal code of the Kralendijk in Bonaire thank you

tryin to find a cheap and affordable place to stay in curacao for 4 night in aug can anyone suggest anywhere? and is there any rules that i should know bein that i will be traveling by myself and i'm a female

Hi guys, I am planning a visit to Curacao in the near future and wanted to find out: 1) The best places to stay? 2) The best places to eat? 3) The top places to shop? 4) The top beaches? 5) What the weather is like throughout the year? 6) The top activities to do? 7) The hottest events? 8) The top sights? 9) What the culture is like? Any tips would be much appreciated. Cheers, Alex

We will traveling this summer to St Maarten would like to rent a car from the best company, great resturants and best beaches to snorkel at? We will only be there 8 hours

I've read alot of mixed comments about the Breezes Resort and it makes me wonder what am I really in for. If anyone has stayed there recently please tell me how it was before it's too late!

Hi, We will be arriving at 8 am in a cruiseship and would like to visit St Bart, we must be back in Sint Maarten by 2pm. Would like to know how to get to St Bart and back. Thank you!

Hi all! My wife and I will need to get from St. Bart's to St. Maarten on Sunday, April 3 to catch a 4:20pm flight back to the states. What's the best/most cost effective way to travel between the islands that would allow us to make our flight? Thanks!

Whch is a better choice royal beach resort or the atrium hows the weather in early may any suggestions on must do things first time visiting the island

Looking into traveling t simpsonbay in early may which resort is a better option atrium resort or royal beach resort

Planning an R&R vacation but not interested in the beach. We would like to be within walking distance of restaurants and perhaps a movie theatre...any suggestions? Merci!

Any suggestions for restaurants that accept dollars one for one for euros?

I understand there are 3 hotel facilities that use the Westin Dawn Beach address. Can someone give me advice as to which has the better rooms and locations? Does one have better access to the French side and are the facilities and rooms as nice as the others?

Hello! Checking to see whether anyone has stayed at Holland House on Sint Maarten? I am looking for potential places to stay prior to getting on a dive boat next May 2011. Thanks!