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Important Stuff
Print this page and take it with you - so we don't forget.
I'll keep adding stuff as I come across more. Most of this information
comes from (Ray's SXM
website and is copied here without his permission!)
Rental Cars - Rent from French side, only cars 1-2
years old, no smaller than Toyota Corolla or Kia Rio, Rent from "Best for Less"-Alize
Car Rental - 590-872-059.
Timeshare salespeople - Avoid, avoid, avoid - these will be people on the
side of the road waving you over, offering free drinks, free food, and then
taking you away for a 3 hours preentation trying to get you to sign a $15,000
contract! They will know you are a tourist.
Best Croissants - La Sucrieri on main street "Boulevard de France" in
Marigot along the seaside
Crooks - Always lock the car, do not leave valuables in the car!
Bug Spray - a must
Camera - digital (with lots of capacity) or film
Guavaberry Liqueur - It is the legendary folk liqueur of Sint Maarten.
Guavaberry liqueur is made from rum and the wild local berries from which it
gets its name.
Tipping -the proper amount can be a real bag of tricks. On the French
side (St. Martin) a 15% service charge is already part of your bill (l'addition)
when it's presented to you, i.e. the prices listed on the menu include it.
This European practice is prescribed by law and not just a custom. You may, of
course, add to this "automatic" gratuity based on the service you received. Most
establishments are "kind enough" to leave a line or room on your USD credit card
charge slip to write in an additional tip. Cab fares quoted by the driver don't
include the customary 10% tip.
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