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A Declining Dollar Impacts Travel Decisions
Frommer’s newsletter this morning outlined in detail a comparison of destinations all over the globe, detailing what a dollar could buy.
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61 functions still needed to be filled in St. Maarten
As the train chugs along for Country St. Maarten, a total of 61 critical functions within the several Ministries of future country St. Maarten still need to be filled. Read more »
Weather
Weather May 09, 2008
May 09, 2008 Today: Sunny but hazy skies with a possible shower later in the day. High 86F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight: Partly cloudy skies with a scattered shower possible later during the night. Low 77F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%
Tomorrow:Continued haziness changing to cloudy skies in the afternoon. High 86F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tomorrow night:Partly to mostly cloudy with a scattered shower possible. Low 77F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%./p>
Sunday: Increasingly cloudy, chance of showers in late afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 70s.
monday:Scattered showers. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 70s.
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Cruise sched.
Cruise Schedule May 05 - May 11
Week May 05 - May 11, 2008
The below schedules may alter based on Sea conditions and advisories.
Monday May 05
- No Cruise Ships in port
Tuesday May 06
- Adventure o/t Seas
Wednesday May 07
- Carnival Freedom
Thursday May 08
- Carnival Valor
- Freedom o/t Seas
Friday May 09
- Adventure o/t Seas
Saturday May 10
- No Cruise Ships in Port
Sunday May 11
- No Cruise Ships in Port
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Cocktails
Blood Orange Champagne Cocktail
Some critics in the 1700’s called champagne “The Devi’ls Wine”. Here’s why… Read more »
Recipes
Shrimp Cocktail with Kiwi Daiquiri Guacamole
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Events
Events Week May 05 - May 11
Week May 05 - May 11, 2008
This week is going to be a “quit” week after 17 days of Carnival that ended on May 03. Most activities will be in “slow motion” since it was one of the most intense carnivals of the past 10 years. So until Next Sunday no major activities nor events are scheduled.
Sunday May 11
- Mother’s Day (American)
- FIAC Fun Event Kayak race
- Pentecost Sunday
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Breaking News
Expert says: US economic slowdown not necessarily all bad for Caribbean“Although faced with sky-rocketing oil prices, economic downturn and worries over food prices, it may not have the impact of “a silent Tsunami”... Read more »
Latest News
Surprise News: Tripadvisor Announces 10 Top Travel DestinationsGuess what, Philipsburg St. Maarten ranks #3 on TripAdvisors list of top 10 travel destinations in the world! The listing was created from millions of TripAdvisors... Read more »
Bonaire gets awardBonaire is the new recipient of the prestigious Islands Magazine/Caribbean Tourism Organization 2008 Sustainable Tourism Award. Read more » Read More →
Local News
61 functions still needed to be filled in St. MaartenAs the train chugs along for Country St. Maarten, a total of 61 critical functions within the several Ministries of future country St. Maarten still need to be filled.... Read more »
St. Maarten loses a national iconPhilipsburg, St. Maarten — In expressing his condolences, Lieutenant Governor Franklyn Richards said of the passing of former leader, Nathaniel “Tanny”... Read more »
Events and Festivities News
Invisible MotherLast weekend I had friends over at the house for the Annual Shrimp Festival. During one of the front porch evening conversations, Louise confided that she often... Read more »
Travel News
Friday’s Lodge PodgeAs Market Growth is out the Window, Tourism now starts eating its own. The fight for an increasing share of a decreasing market is on. What used to be a normal... Read more »
Road trip tips… St. Maarten / Saint Martin editionEarlier this month I gave you guys some tips on how to save money on road trips if you were from the US, or were planning on visiting the United States of Rising... Read more »
Eco-Travel News
Eco-lies?Book an airline ticket, save the planet. Re-use the towel in your hotel, stop global warming. Rent a hybrid car, reduce our dependence on fossil fuel. Lofty promises... Read more »
Timeshare News
Pelican Newsletter week 15 and 16, 2008April 24, 2008 PelicanNews - Weeks 15 & 16 ELECTION INFORMATION For the Nomination Sheet and Election Procedures for the 2008 Election of three (3) Members... Read more »
Travel Trends
Travel Destinations Beware: 10 Travel Trends to considerIn travel, just when one trend seems hot, another one takes over. Case in point: Five years ago, affluent travelers, tired of staying in luxury hotels for... Read more »
Weird and Wacky News
The Price of Gas versus Printer InkI’m just trying to find something funny in the absurdity of what is called everyday life. So you think a gallon of gas is expensive? Well the following comparisons... Read more »
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