Gluten free Vacations: 9 Ideas for Travelers with Dietary Restrictions
June 30, 2008
Recent studies have revealed that about 1 in every 133 Caucasians suffer from Celiac Disease, caused by an intolerance to Gluten.
So why is that important to know and being published on a travel search engine like Zebrabot.
Well 3 reasons:
- a. since playing with numbers is an important part of my professional background, I figured that in travel those numbers carry significantly more impact since we usually travel in couple or family structures. And since vacation fun is pretty much a shared experience, a lot of visitor experiences maybe impacted. Just imagine 4 people to a family effected by this avoidable discomfort, related to food issues.
- b. On Arthur Frommer’s blog I read about a travel website www.glutenfreetravelsite.com recently launched by Karen Broussard, whose son is Celiac.
- c. My overriding reason was to see if a destination like St.Maarten/St.Martin, famous for its quality and variety of cuisine would be mentioned or recommended anywhere on this site. For the Caribbean only some cruise lines were mentioned (or not) since the site is still new, but nevertheless quite interesting. Catering to this market will become an important aspect in travel destination decisions, as more information becomes available about this feel good/feel bad disease.
For example it’s only a Caucasian disease. An unusually large number of autistic people have it. There are indications that resulting allergies from Gluten are strongly on the rise. So my calculation is based on this thought process: If a family of 4 with one sufferer of Celiac disease has to make a travel destination decision, what would their over reaching consideration be? You got it!! So that breaks the number of 133 down to 1 in 33. Maybe a niche market for a smart restaurateur or hotel resort on the island. Just a thought.
In case you have no clue what Gluten free means here is some info.
Gluten is a special type of protein that is commonly found in rye, wheat, and barley. Therefore, it is found in most types of cereals and in many types of bread. Not all foods from the grain family, however, contain gluten. Examples of grains that do not have gluten include wild rice, corn, buckwheat, millet, amaranth, quinoa, teff, oats, soybeans, and sunflower seeds.
Some people suffer from a disease called celiac disease, which is an allergy to gluten.
Individuals with celiac disease must eat foods that do not contain gluten in order to prevent illness. If improperly treated, celiac disease can be fatal. In addition, care must be taken when eating grains that do not contain gluten, particularly oats and teff, as they are commonly grown near foods with gluten or processed in the same bins. Catholic sufferers of celiac disease must also exercise precaution, as wheat, which contains gluten, is a required ingredient in the wafers used for certain religious ceremonies.
If you want to know more about Glutenfree and Celiac Check out:
http://www.ideaspike.com/celiac.shtml
Here is the rest of the story By Charis Atlas Heelan:
When I discovered that a travel website named Gluten Free Travel Site (www.glutenfreetravelsite.com) had been launched, I had to check it out. Having been gluten-free myself several years ago due to allergies, I was intrigued that someone cared enough to create a website that appealed to two of my greatest loves — travel and eating. Although I now eat gluten (but in reduced quantities), I still found the site interesting and it made me think more widely about how difficult it must be for people with dietary restrictions and allergies to travel freely around the world.
The site was launched this spring by Karen Broussard, whose young son is Celiac. Like most great ideas, it arose out of experience while Karen and her family were traveling in the Caribbean and she was concerned about what her son was eating. The site accepts reviews of restaurants, hotels, resorts, grocery stores and food outlets and helps people with Celiac or gluten intolerances to plan their travel accordingly. It provides an excellent resource for Celiacs to share specifics of their own travel experiences and to get advice from other people on gluten-free diets. Reviews are personal and unedited.
You can search by geographical region and find reviews posted by like-minded travelers. When I searched under Australia, it was reassuring to find that my home town of Melbourne received a rave review for a restaurant called Pizza Piazza (tel. +61/3-9533-7110; www.pizzapiazza.com.au) which is located in the heart of the best shopping/entertainment street — Chapel Street. Not only is this establishment Celiac-friendly but they have a comprehensive list of gluten-free pastas, pizza, desserts and even gluten-free beer. A special note added that the chef’s wife is Celiac so he knew what he was doing.
Reviews come from as far away as KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, where one Celiac received very personalized service and food preparation, including a tour of the kitchen at Chick’s Lodge (www.exploreafrica.co.za/kzn/id104.htm), a family lodge catering mostly to game hunters and visitors to wildlife-viewing parks. I was quite surprised to find girls’ favorite American Girl Place cafes and bistros (tel. 877/247-5223 or 888/777-0010; www.americangirl.com/stores) in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Dallas all serve gluten-free menu items. When making your reservation, you just need to indicate what your food restrictions are and they will cater accordingly.
Not all reviews are favorable in the sense that they also indicate problems people experience at particular hotels, resorts and in countries in general. At this stage there are a limited number of reviews, plus several countries with no reviews at all. It is also a great place for hotels and restaurants that do cater to gluten-free diets to post information about themselves.
If you have Celiac, food allergies, intolerances or other dietary restrictions, here are a few suggestions. This is by no means an exhaustive list or rocket science — just some simple ideas that may really help when traveling overseas.
- 1. Do your research before you travel. There may be a society or help group in the destinations you are traveling to — i.e. a state or national Celiac society that can provide you with information and suggestions. The Association of European Coeliac Societies (www.aoecs.org) lists chapters across Europe.
- 2. Read up. There are also several other websites that can provide assistance, like Food Allergy Connection (www.foodallergyconnection.org/index.html) and Food Allergy (www.foodallergy.org), which also offers books for sale.
- 3. Go Kosher/Halal. It may seem strange (especially if you are not Jewish/Muslim), but Kosher restaurants are everywhere from Peru to China and if you are allergic to dairy for example, you can be 100% guaranteed that you won’t find anything dairy or milk-derived in a meat-based kosher restaurant. I once ate a great Kosher place in La Paz, Bolivia with a group of Muslim travelers who broke down accepted cultural norms to dine at the one place they knew would not be served pork products. Likewise, if you eat at a Halal restaurant, you will be sure that it is a pork-free zone. Try a resource like Kosher Delight (www.kosherdelight.com) or Zabihah (www.zabihah.com) for worldwide Kosher/Halal restaurant and grocery store listings.
- 4. Go Vegetarian. Many people have allergies or aversions to certain meat products, fish, or shellfish (myself included) and vegetarian restaurants can help take the guesswork out of what is and is not in the food. A strictly veggie restaurant will not cook in any meat or seafood-based oils or stocks.
- 5. Go Chinese. Even in countries where you know nothing about the food, you will almost certainly find at least one local Chinese restaurant. There is also a good chance that the owner or staff will speak English. Despite some regional differences, menus will be on the whole, universal and recognizable and you may be able to order something you might safely eat at home.
- 6. Know your numbers and names. I am allergic to (amongst other things) Monosodium Glutamate, or MSG and it is an additive that is found throughout the world — and not just in Asian-based cuisine — it’s in flavored snack foods, soup stock and a lot of fast food. What is not universal is what it is called in different countries and how it is labeled. In Australia and the European Union for example, the law requires that only a number be listed as the ingredient — Food Additive #621. In Japan, it is called Ajinomoto, named after the corporation that manufactures it.
- 7. Learn the language. I’m not suggesting that you do a crash course in Swahili, but make sure that you learn the necessary words to be able to explain your dietary restriction. Learn the words to spot on a menu that may arouse suspicion and have a card on you with your allergy or condition spelled out in the local language or picture (if in doubt, an English speaking staff member at your hotel should be able to assist you). Use an online resource like Allergy Translation (www.allergytranslation.com/Home/home.php) or Select Wisely (www.selectwisely.com/index.htm) to purchase an inexpensive allergy or food restriction card.
- 8. Do your own cooking. It may sound really basic, but preparing your own food may be the best safeguard when traveling. This may mean choosing accommodation with cooking facilities, staying in a serviced apartment or privately owned vacation home, or knowing where the nearest supermarket or fresh produce market is.
- 9. Pack all medications you will need on your trip in your carry-on luggage and make sure you always carry them with you in a bag or in your pocket when you reach your destination. Make sure you bring more than enough for your stay and store them in their original containers (in case of questions at customs), plus if possible bring a prescription or note from your doctor.
- Your last name stays put.
- The garage is all yours.
- Wedding plans take care of themselves.
- Chocolate is just another snack.
- You can be President.
- You can never be pregnant.
- You can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
- You can wear NO shirt to a water park.
- Car mechanics tell you the truth.
- The world is your urinal.
- You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.
- You don’t have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
- Same work, more pay.
- Wrinkles add character.
- Wedding dress $5000. Tux rental-$100.
- People never stare at your chest when you’re talking to them.
- New shoes don’t cut, blister, or mangle your feet.
- One mood all the time.
- Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
- You know stuff about tanks.
- A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
- You can open all your own jars.
- You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
- If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still be your friend.
- Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
- Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
- You almost never have strap problems in public.
- You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
- Everything on your face stays its original color.
- The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
- You only have to shave your face and neck.
- You can play with toys all your life.
- One wallet and one pair of shoes — one color for all seasons.
- You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
- You can “do” your nails with a pocket knife.
- You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
- You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25 minutes.
P.S. It also occurs naturally in raw tomatoes.
The construction pace has not slowed on St. Maarten
June 30, 2008
Philipsburg, St. Maarten - Construction, normally a measuring stick within any economy, has not slowed down on St. Maarten. There are actually signs that the pace is even dramatically increasing. But don’t be fooled, even on St. Maarten construction will come to a screeching halt since the building boom on the Dutch side has “unglamorous” reasons! Read more
Weather June 29, 2008
June 29, 2008
A small thunderstorm system just south west of St. Maarten may influence the weather in St. Maarten but it is expected to dissipate just before reaching us. Cloudiness and an occasional small shower is still possible.
June 29, 2008 Today: Partly to mostly cloudy skies with a few showers possible. High 87F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight: Some clouds with the possibility of some scattered showers after midnight. Low 79F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tomorrow: Scattered showers in the morning, then partly sunny late. High 87F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy during the evening. A few showers developing later during the night. Low 79F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday: Morning showers. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 70s.
Wednesday: Some sun with a few showers possible. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 70s.
Special Features: No Special features at the moment.
Weather June 28, 2008
June 28, 2008
Generally cloudy with some sun later in the day. Haziness will mostly be gone by today.
June 28, 2008 Today: Morning cloudiness and some more sun later in the day with a chance of a shower. High 87F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 78F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny with the chance of a couple showers developing in the afternoon. High 87F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tomorrow night: Partly cloudy during the evening. A few showers developing later during the night. Low 79F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday: Mostly sunny and chance of showers later in the day. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 70s.
Tuesday: Some sun with a few showers possible. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 70s.
Special Features: No Special features at the moment.
Cruise Ship Schedule JUL-08
June 28, 2008
MONTH: JUL-08
The ultra-modern cruise facilities at the Port of St. Maarten puts St. Maarten in the ninth place among the top twenty world cruise ports and destinations, according to G.P. Wild International, a management, marketing and economic consultancy practice based in the United Kingdom.
Harbor Point Village, where cruise ship passengers can disembark was opened in May 2003, is made up of 12 shops and 12 market-stalls.
Passengers who wish to browse Philipsburg, duty-free shopping mecca of the Northeastern Caribbean, can take a water taxi to the Captain Hodge Wharf. While those who rather tour the island or visit one of the island’s other attractions, taxis are on standby.
| Day | Date | Vessel | Line |
| Mon | 30-Jun | n/a | n/a |
| Tues | 1-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Wed | 2-Jul | Carnival Freedom | Carnival CL |
| Thu | 3-Jul | Carnival Valor | Carnival CL |
| Thu | 3-Jul | Freedom o/t Seas | RCL |
| Fri | 4-Jul | Adventure o/t Seas | RCL |
| Sat | 5-Jul | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises |
| Sun | 6-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Day | Date | Vessel | Line |
| Mon | 7-Jul | Explorer o/t Seas | RCL |
| Tues | 8-Jul | Liberty o/t Seas | RCL |
| Wed | 9-Jul | Carnival Glory | Carnival CL |
| Thu | 10-Jul | Carnival Victory | Carnival CL |
| Thu | 10-Jul | Mariner o/t Seas | RCL |
| Fri | 11-Jul | Adventure o/t Seas | RCL |
| Sat | 12-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Sun | 13-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Day | Date | Vessel | Line |
| Mon | 14-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Tues | 15-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Wed | 16-Jul | Carnival Freedom | Carnival CL |
| Thu | 17-Jul | Carnival Valor | Carnival CL |
| Thu | 17-Jul | Freedom o/t Seas | RCL |
| Fri | 18-Jul | Adventure o/t Seas | RCL |
| Sat | 19-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Sun | 20-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Day | Date | Vessel | Line |
| Mon | 21-Jul | Explorer o/t Seas | RCL |
| Tues | 22-Jul | Liberty o/t Seas | RCL |
| Wed | 23-Jul | Carnival Glory | Carnival CL |
| Thu | 24-Jul | Carnival Victory | Carnival CL |
| Thu | 24-Jul | Mariner o/t Seas | RCL |
| Fri | 25-Jul | Adventure o/t Seas | RCL |
| Sat | 26-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Sun | 27-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Day | Date | Vessel | Line |
| Mon | 28-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Tues | 29-Jul | n/a | n/a |
| Wed | 30-Jul | Carnival Freedom | Carnival CL |
| Thu | 31-Jul | Freedom o/t Seas | RCL |
This schedule may alter based on sea conditions and local advisories.
Latin megastars on July 4
June 27, 2008
St. Maarten will be blessed by performances by Merengue and Bachata superstars, Bonny Cepeda and Alex Bueno on July 4. Read more
Island to receive new sewage system
June 27, 2008
The agreement between GEBE and the Island Government of St. Maarten to handle the sewage and water distribution for the island will be signed soon by both parties. Read more
Weather June 27, 2008
June 27, 2008
Generally sunny, warm and hazy. Haziness will be disappearing by Saturday.
June 27, 2008 Today: Variable clouds with a chance of a shower. High 86F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight: Some clouds with the chance of a couple showers developing after midnight. Low 78F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tomorrow: Mostly sunny however a scattered shower is possible. High 87F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tomorrow night: Variable clouds with a chance of a shower after midnight. Low near 80F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday: Mostly sunny but increased chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 70s.
Monday: Some sun with a few showers possible. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 70s.
Special Features: No Special features at the moment.
Timeshare news: Pelican Newsletter Week 23 & 24
June 26, 2008
Pelican Resort Newsletter
ELECTION INFORMATION For the Nomination Sheet and Election Procedures for the 2008 Election of three (3) Members to the Board of Directors Tenants’ Association Pelican Resort Club (T.A.P.R.C.). All nominations must be submitted by August 25, 2008.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on December 2nd and 3rd 2008 at the Pelican Resort Club.
Owners renting their unit please notify the Resort by email: memberservices@royalresorts.com
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All the members Pelican can make the payments of the AMF on via internet on the web page of Pelican.
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Date sent: Thu, 5 Jun 2008
From: clarence mercer
Subject: Las Gauchos
Judy:
I have noticed some people have praised Las Gauchos restaurant as being good. The first time I went there I said I would never go back. The food was so so and way over priced for the quality and what you received. I relented and went back and now I know I was right the first time and will never go back. It doesn’t compare with Pineapple Petes for example. I always wished they had a good restaurant in the resort. Oh well maybe some day. Ihave been an owner for ten years weeks 8 & 9 and I have just retired and sold one of our weeks. The second week we will keep and bank it every second year and travel. Our beautiful Island is now too busy. Regards, Keep up the good work. Clarence Mercer
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From: Eileen Sepesi
Date sent: Thu, 5 Jun 2008
Dear Judy,
I would like to reply to Debbie and Mike Greenspan’s letter from June 5, 2008. I too found the prices of extra nights at the Pelican to be ridiculously high (around $200 for a studio). The answer that was
given me when I asked why the change was that the owners were getting upset that single nights were able to be rented so cheaply. This makes no sense at all. I can understand a higher rate to non owners but owner rates should remain low to encourage rentals of empty rooms, especially in August. I ended up renting a 2 bedroom at the Atrium through Expedia for $146 a night for 2 nights! Eileen Sepesi
Judy’s Response: It is the owners who deposit their weeks with the Resort to rent that are concerned as the amount they receive from the rental is very low. In order to have owners give up their weeks to the rental department they need the funds to be more in line with the cost to pay the AMF.
From: MARY DAMM
Date sent: Wed, 11 Jun 2008
I just wanted to let you know that the Exchange system at Pelican has gotten worse and worse over the years. I have been an owner since 1984 and only in the past 3 years have I ever had any problem with exchanging. For instance, for the past 8 yrs I have been exchanging one of my weeks for week 47 or 48 and Pelican is not busy at that time. The real High season doesn’t start for another 2 weeks and the beach is always pretty empty. The run-a-round you get from Interval Services is ridiculous for Pelican Owners. They tell me the reason units aren’t available is that owners are not notifying them that they are not going to use their unit.
I find that hard to believe that all those units do not list them.
My guess is that this Interval service is giving these units to travel agents or some other site at a much higher price. As owners we should have first choice. We pay enough in maintenance fees to get something out of them. I feel for the staff at the front desk, because I see that their hands are tied and that they cannot help out or make any changes unless they go through Cancun.
Last year I waited almost 3 hours before I was able to get into a room because an elevator wasn’t working. I was travelling with my 87 year old Mother who was in a wheelchair and could not walk up to the 4th floor in the B building. My request was for a 1 bedroom on the beach or in the Marina Bldg. All along they told me they didn’t have anything available, but once the elevator went out of service, they magically found a room in the Marina. Funny thing was one of the members of the board (who was down there for the Dec meeting specifically asked for a studio in the marina months ago, and they told him that nothing was available to him either, he was not a happy camper).
Is there anyway in your newsletters, or at the Directors Meetings, that you could remind owners that they should let Pelican know if they are not going to use their units. My last beef is the outrageous charge of $149.00 to exchange my unit. That is highway robbery. How long does it take a person to look up the available unit on a computer and exchange one week for another. Where is all this
money going? To Cancun? At the end of the day, it costs me more money to exchange this unit plus my maintenance fee then it is to actually just get a travel pkg that includes air/hotel. My suggestion
is give it back to the Pelican staff to oversee the units instead of wasting money on calls to Cancun every two minutes.
PS When will they bring back Marcos to the Beach Bar. The Bar and food isn’t the same since he left.
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Extra Nights —— Extra Nights web @ pelicannews.net
Extra Night for Rent Jan 16, 2009
From: “Kevin & Sharon”
Date sent: Mon, 9 Jun 2008
Extra Night for Rent. Friday, January 16, 2009 (week 2). Unit F-1, one bedroom. $150/night. Please contact Sharon at (315) 682-6141 or scoolic1@twcny.rr.com
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Extra night needed Jul 11 and Jul 19, 2008
From: DJandMA@aol.com
Date sent: Tue, 3 Jun 2008
Extra nights needed. Friday July 11, 2008 and Extra night needed SAT July 19th Debbie and Mike Greenspan and Extra nights for rent Jul 25 & 26 2008
From: DJandMA@aol.com
Date sent: Tue, 3 Jun 2008
Extra nights available in Marina Building July 25 and 26th.
Contact Debbie or Mike Greenspan at DJandMA@aol.com
Debbie and Mike Greenspan
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Extra Night June 28 & 29, 2008
From: “Paul Marini”
Date sent: Fri, 6 Jun 2008
Extra nights for rent June 28 & June 29, 2008.
Paul Marini…beachbum1944@comcast.net
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Rentals —- Rentals @pelicannews.net
Week 3, 2009 For Rent
From: Rippscs@aol.com
Date sent: Mon, 9 Jun 2008
Rental Week 3, 2009 at Pelican. Deluxe 1 bedroom unit on the top floor of the Bougainvillea building overlooking the large B pool. Saturday to Saturday occupancy (January 17-24). Unit sleeps four and has a large kitchen with breakfast bar, a spacious private terrace and unobstructed water views from Saba to the airport.
Renting for $800. Call 914-428-6904 or e-mail rippscs@aol.com
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Week 3, 2009 For Rent
From: CrazyMCS2@aol.com
Date sent: Tue, 10 Jun 2008
(Week 3) 1/18/09 to 01/25/09 Pelican Resort Club at the Marina Building, Unit 304
A sleep four studio overlooking the courtyard. Marina Pool and Beach very close by.
Nightlife, Casino, Peli Deli, great restaurants within walking distance. Unit features stove, microwave, TV, sleeps four, extremely convenient. $850.00 for the week. Timeshare tax ($50) renter’s responsibility. Phone Myde @978-535-5336 or email
Myde @CrazyMCS2@aol.com.
Thank you. Myde Stocker
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Trade a Week 5 for a Week 7, 2009
From: “ALLAN STRACHMAN”
Date sent: Thu, 5 Jun 2008
looking to trade a week 5 marina deluxe one bed room for a week seven in the marina but i am flexible.Beachbums77@comcast.net Thanks Allan
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For Rent Weeks 9, 10, 11, & 12, 2009 PMR
From: “Homer Davis”
Date sent: Fri, 6 Jun 2008
Pelican Marina New Residences (Rentals Only)
Weeks 9 , 10 , 11, and 12 (Studios sleep two) 2009
Two Queen size beds , Patio for two overlooking the Ocean , Microwave and small refrigerator an full bath , $900.00 plus $50.00 utility tax.
Contact: Homer Davis ay 248-557-1595 or Email at hdavis64@comcast.net
For Rent or Sale Week 35, 2008
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For rent or sale Week 9, 11, and 12, 2009
From: “Homer Davis”
Date sent: Fri, 6 Jun 2008
Week # 9, 2009 Marina M-402 $750.00 plus $50.00 utility tax (Studio sleeps 4)
Sale for $3500.00 - March 1 to the 8 Sunday to Sunday
Week # 11, 2009 Marina M - 402 $750.00 plus $50.00 utility tax
(Studio sleeps 4) Sale for $3500.00. - March 15 to the 22
Sunday to Sunday
Week # 12. 2009 Marina M - 406
$750.00 plus $50.00 utility tax (Studio sleeps 4) Sale for $3500.00
March 22 , to the 29 Sunday to Sunday
For rent or sale , Week 10 , March 8 , to the 15 Sunday to Sunday B - 271 (Studio sleeps 2) Bouganvillea Bldg. $ 650.00 plus $50.00 utility
tax.(Sale for $2750.00)
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For Rent or Sale, Week 12, 2009
Date sent: Fri, 6 Jun 2008
From: lexington alexander
For rent: week 12 unit B134, lower B building corner unit, first floor, great views, quiet and clean. sun. to sun. rent for $850 plus $50 timeshare tax at checkout. contact Mark,
lexmark256@yahoo.commay. Will consider selling also.
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Week 12, 2009 Wanted - Lower B bldg
From: Eric Schiff
Date sent: Wed, 4 Jun 2008
Hi Judy - We’d like to rent Week 12 in the Beaumontia (lower B) building preferably on the 4th floor, 3rd would be OK.
Looking for owner B432 (Beaumontia) Wk.12
From: Eric Schiff
Date sent: Wed, 4 Jun 2008
Hi Judy - We’re looking for the owner of B432 in the Beaumontia (lower B) Week 12 to rent - would also possibly be interested on buying. My wife and I have Week 13 in that unit and would like to rent Week 12 for 2009. I can be reached at eric@ericschiff.com and 541.915.4664.
For Rent or Sale Week 12, 2009 - B222
From: Eric Schiff
Date sent: Wed, 4 Jun 2008
I also would like to rent and/or possibly sell Week 12 B222 in the Beaumontia (lower B) for 2009. It’s a studio sleeps 4 - $750.00. Sale price negotiable.
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For Rent Week 27, 2008
From: helesser@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008
For Rent - Week 27 - 2008 -Unit C3A (Croton Bldg) Sat to Sat 7/5/08 to 7/12/08. 1 BR - Sleeps4. Has partial view of Simpson Bay. Call Henry @ 781-963-6119 or 508-737-8045.
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For Rent or Sale Week 35, 2008
From: “Homer Davis”
Date sent: Fri, 6 Jun 2008
For rent or sale , Week 35 , August 30 , 2009 to September 6 , 2009 (One Bedroom) Marina 218 , one Bedroom with ocean view $850.00 plus utility tax (Sale for $4000.00)
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Week 44, 2008 For Rent at the Towers
From: “Tobey Burwick”
Date sent: Fri, 6 Jun 2008
Week 44: November 1-8 Towers at Mullet Bay, 6th Floor, View of the Lagoon, Marigot and Anguilla. One bedroom Condo, Free Greens Fees for the week with rental. Contact: Tobey B. at tobeyellen@charter.net or 508-755-1764.
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Two Units for Sale in Week 48 also for Rent 2008
From: slgas@bellsouth.net
Date sent: Mon, 09 Jun 2008
We would like to sell or rent for the 2008 season both units. They are both for week 48, which is usually the week of the Pelican Board meeting. One is unit D18, a 2 BR unit which overlooks the harbor and the new Marina building (yes, we can still see the harbor). The other one is unit B271. It is higher up the hill, is near the large pool and has a fantastic view.
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Sales — Sales @ pelicannews.net
For rent or sale Week 9, 11, and 12, 2009
From: “Homer Davis”
Date sent: Fri, 6 Jun 2008
Week # 9, 2009 Marina M-402 $750.00 plus $50.00 utility tax (Studio sleeps 4)
Sale for $3500.00 - March 1 to the 8 Sunday to Sunday
Week # 11, 2009 Marina M - 402 $750.00 plus $50.00 utility tax (Studio sleeps 4) Sale for $3500.00. - March 15 to the 22 Sunday to Sunday
Week # 12. 2009 Marina M - 406
$750.00 plus $50.00 utility tax (Studio sleeps 4) Sale for $3500.00
March 22 , to the 29 Sunday to Sunday
For rent or sale , Week 10 , March 8 , to the 15 Sunday to Sunday B - 271 (Studio sleeps 2) Bouganvillea Bldg. $ 650.00 plus $50.00 utility tax.(Sale for $2750.00)
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Week 12 (Sat-Sat) For Sale
From: robertbrady2008@comcast.net
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008
Sale-March 21-March 28,2009 Week 12 Sat. to Sat. Pelican Resort - 2 bedroom-2 bath lockout unit in the upper B building-Units B364 and B263. The one bedroom unit on the third floor features living, dining, full kitchen and sleeps four. The spacious balcony overlooks pools, tennis courts, gardens and the Caribbean Sea-great sunsets. The studio unit below features a king size bed, full bath, sitting area and complete kitchen. It connects via an inside stairway to the upper unit and also has its own private entrance and patio on the ground level-no steps. Either unit can be locked out and rented or traded. Convenient elevator access to the upper unit as well. Resort amenities include 5 pools, 6 tennis courts, a deli-grocery-bakery, 3 restaurants, water sports, boat trips from the marina, a Vegas style casino and a gorgeous protected beach with plenty of beach chairs and palapas.
Resort is five minutes from the airport.
Please contact Bob at
410-721-0481 or email at robertbrady2008@comcast.net. $10,000 or best
offer.
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For Rent or Sale Week 12, 2009 - B222
From: Eric Schiff
Date sent: Wed, 4 Jun 2008
I also would like to rent and/or possibly sell Week 12 B222 in the Beaumontia (lower B) for 2009. It’s a studio sleeps 4 - $750.00. Sale price negotiable.
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For Rent or Sale Week 35, 2008
From: “Homer Davis”
Date sent: Fri, 6 Jun 2008
For rent or sale , Week 35 , August 30 , 2009 to September 6 , 2009 (One Bedroom) Marina 218 , one Bedroom with ocean view $850.00 plus utility tax (Sale for $4000.00)
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For Sale A6 Week 47, or Rent 2008 - Price Reduced
From: michael levine
Date sent: Mon, 19 May 2008
Recently updated One bedroom, full kitchen and deck, Pelican unit that sleeps 4.
This is a week 47 Saturday-Saturday(usually Thanksgiving week) timeshare unit A6.
The asking price is (reduced to) $1,500 or rent it for $750. The annual fees are paid for 2008. If your interested please email me a mlevine6@hotmail.com or call me at 413-277- 9520.
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WEB SITES AND OTHER INFORMATION
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Remember to check for rentals & sales on the web site. Most will be posted well before the newsletter www.pelicannews.net
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SALES AT PELICAN
Again just to remind owners that the sales office work for their commission on sales. I can change your posting to reflect that it is with the sales office when you list with them.
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Timeshare Legislation - there is not a separate time share law, but newly introduced time share rights, which have been incorporated in Book 7 of the Civil Code of the Netherlands Antilles (”Purchase of rights of use in timesharing of real
property”) , whereby an ownership right of the right to
temporarily use (per week etc) for real estate has been
constituted. It is Federal legislation and therefore
applicable to all the Island Territories that form
part of the Netherlands Antilles (Curacao, Bonaire,
St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius)
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Donations to Crystal Children’s Home:
This organization has no government funding to help house, feed and clothe the 13 children they have placed there. I am hoping your website can assist them in raising funds and receiving donations of food and clothing. Credit can be made at Grand Marche for groceries, GEBE for utilities etc. Many people leave bags of food in their rooms at the end of vacation, they could be encouraged to take it to AQUA MARINA ADVENTURES as a donation (unopened items) to the home instead. Thank you, Best Regards,
Debby Lind - Aqua Mania Adventures.
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Pelican Resort contact info:
www.pelicanresort.com - Pelican Resort Club
official website
www.pelicanmarinaresidences.com
- Pelican Marina Residences official website
ISCO - the new email address is
www.intervalservicing.com
TELEPHONE NUMBER 800-550-7088
The Travel Department - Caribbean Islands Travel www.pelicanclubvacations.com - a site dedicated to Pelican Members for all their travel needs, great packages, great rates. Toll Free 877-736-4536
from Us and Canada and 954-736-2200 Elsewhere
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Resorts Condominium International RCI.com
Interval International Intervalworld.com
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Air Fares for Less try - www.sidestep.com
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For those looking for an extra night try
The Royal Turtle on the airport road. Very nice rooms
And breakfast is included their web site is - www.turtlepier.comPhone: 011-599-545-2339 or Email: info@theroyalturtle.com
Be sure to check their cancellation regulations.
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Pelican Beach Bar - “On the Rocks” - see menu on the Restaurant page
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Los Gauchos Restaurant
I would like to let you know I have some additions to Activities at the Bistro for Guests Sunday to Friday Breakfast Buffet $12.95 see below.
Bistro Bar Happy Hour Monday to Friday!!
Come, Enjoy and relax ! Marina Front! Ocean View!!
3-6 p.m. ALL DRINKS ½ Price
All Beers ONLY $ 1.00 - Complimentary Popcorn, Pretzels and Nuts
Also at the Outdoor Bistro Come and relax ! Ocean View!!
Breakfast Brunch Sunday to Friday - 7: 30 a.m -10:30 a.m
Bacon, Eggs, Cheeses, Sausage, pancakes
Home fries, Croissants, Toast, Fresh fruit juice
Coffee or Tea Only $ 12.95
Currently Los Gauchos seats up to 80 people Owner Liesa Euton comments: “Our idea is to offer a great experience to our Pelican owners and guests; good service, good food, and great prices with a touch of Argentina. All of our meals are moderately priced from $20.00 to $25.00 per person per entrée.
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RED PIANO: www.theredpianobar.com
TheRedPiano - Pelican Resort Club & Casino,
St. Maarten - St. Martin
TheRedPiano
Pelican Resort Club & Casino
St. Maarten - St. Martin
Frankie Golden, the original play one, drink one piano player, is back in St. Maarten to pack them in for a big return engagement at The Red Piano in the Pelican Resort Club & Casino, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten. It’s Frankie’s sixth engagement in St. Maarten and runs through the end of May.
Frankie is a seasoned veteran of the international piano bar circuit — from his many years at the world famous Spinnaker Beach Club in Panama City, Florida to successful repeat engagements throughout Europe to being one of the top lounge acts in Nashville Tennessee — he has done it all, and with great success. Frankie is a multitalented entertainer with the experience necessary to handle any type of crowd or venue. His wide variety of music is one of the keys to his success.
But what really sets Frankie apart is his ability to interact with his audience. He does what he loves, and loves what he does. Frankie often breaks liquor sales records at venues worldwide. Every night
is a party with Frankie Golden! Catch his show Tuesday through Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at TheRedPiano.
Aqua Mania Adventures - www.diveadventures-sxm.com
Your One Stop Vacation Shop !! Located at Pelican Marina, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten PH: 599 544 2640 FAX: 599 544 2476 (dial 011 prefix from US and Canada) Visit us at: www.stmaarten-
activities.com and www.diveadventures-sxm.com PLEASE NOTE.
We have just received notification that from July 1st all American and Canadian Citizens will require valid passports to visit St Barts for the day. No longer will they be able to visit with a Birth Certificate and Driver’s License. We are delighted to announce that we have a French side cell phone contact to enable you to reach us more easily: 590 690 22 32 32
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CRUISE TO MERIGOT AND DINNER
“Aqua Mania Adventures”
We would like to promote our new Dinner Cruise with Calypso. Departing Tuesdays at 5pm from Pelican Marina in Simpson Bay, Calypso cruises Simpson Lagoon to admire the mega yachts at various marinas, the beautiful homes in the lowlands and the new Aqua Marina development. The calm waters and beautiful lights in the lagoon allow a different view of the trip to Marigot, without the traffic and parking hassles.
Calypso Delivers guests right to the tables at La Petite Auberge on Marina Royale, to enjoy delicious French cooking at this unique little Bistro. Calypso returns to Pelican at 8.30pm. Beers, wine and rum punch are served on board Calypso.
The following menu at the restaurant is included:
Appetizers: - Petite Auberge Salad
Salad, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Croutons, or
Mix Salad or Onion Soup
Main Courses: Chicken Breast with Mushroom Sauce, or
Mahi-Mahi with Cajun Butter Sauce or The Day’s Special
Desserts: Sorbet or Chocolate Cake or Ice Cream
Included: 1 Drink - Choice of Soda / Beer / Wine
$65pp - commissionable at 20%
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. Regards, Debby Lind, Aqua Mania Adventures
- Your One Stop Vacation Shop! Visit us at
www.stmaarten-activities.com and www.diveadventures-sxm.com
PH: 599 544 2640 / 544 2631 Fax: 599 544 2476
JUDY’S COMMENT: This is a very nice evening and well worth the price.
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SPLASH - splash@sintmaarten.net
Yes we are very much in all these three locations, only thing that has changed we are in 72-C front street instead of 120 front street (Close to Coliseum Casino ) Philipsburg.
The Pelican location and Royal Palm locations stay the same. We are still at Royal Palm Beach Club - In the lobby of the resort from 9:30am to 7:30pm and at Pelican inside Hollywood
casino - from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
splash@sintmaarten.net
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Peli Deli Food Market
Call or fax to order Fruit baskets with wine or champagne, Dutch cheese and crackers. Tel: 011-599-544-2351 or Fax 011-599-544-2352 (Open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm Monday to Saturday and 8 to 6 on Sunday)
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CAR RENTALS ——- CAR RENTALS ——
CAR RENTAL SITES: HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE RENTAL
AGENCIES - others listed on the web site pelicannews.net
PARADISE CAR RENTAL Our Email info@paradisecarrentalsxm.com and the website is http://www.paradisecarrentalsxm.com/
93′S KENNY’S CAR RENTAL - Lesley E. Bruce, Managing Director, Email:
bruce@sintmaarten.net, Fax: 011-599-545-5656 Cellular 0115995575276
or regular phone line is 0115995453201
www.kennyscarrental.com
UNITY CAR RENTAL unityrental@yahoo.com
TOLL FREE 1 800 836 4529, Local Phone Numbers : 5571064 or 5576760
I will like you to add our new 24 hours PHONE - 800 820 7918
RENT FOR LESS CAR RENTAL: is the best car rental on the island from my experience. They greet you at the airport and always give you a new car. Best prices I have found. Have been using them for years and have never had a bad experience. Ask for Patrick or Edwin. Tell
them Lee Singer recommended them. R4LCARRENTAL@megatropic.com
Summer Set Car Rental: We would also like to tell you that we have created a website for easier service and an email account for online reservations.
Our website is: http://summersetclaude.blogspot.com/
Our email address is: summerset.claude@gmail.com
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BOOK EXCHANGE AT PELICAN B POOL
If anyone has any books, noodles or craft materials that they have enjoyed using while at the resort but would rather not take back with them, they can always leave them with me. I have a fairly large
book exchange but new materials always appreciated. Also, If anyone has BOOKS ON TAPE or CD and would like to bring them down for me, I would appreciate it. I would like to start a listening book exchange in addition to the traditional book exchange.
Regards, Kathy Singular, Social Activities Manager
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INTERNET
Timeshare Users Group - timeshareusersgroup.com
TimeSharing Today Magazine - The trusted Independent Voice of Vacation Ownership Since 1991. Look for Free Bonus Issues at www.tstoday.com
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ZebraBot: Local group launches ZebraBot, the first Internet Search Engine dedicated to St. Maarten, St. Martin exclusively.
Now you can View Videos, read articles and keep up with What’s Happening on St. Maarten, St. Martin on a daily basis. www.zebrabot.com
“View Videos and keep up on What’s Happening at St. Maarten, St. Martin’s own Search Engine and Information Source,
ZebraBot.com”
http://traveltalkonline.com/
An OWNER site: Message board is the best SXM message board on earth! Register yourself, and jump in!
The Daily Herald, St. Martin thedailyherald.com
JEFF BERGER’S EVERYTHINGSTMAARTEN.COM
To stay aware of what is going on year-round, they can subscribe to our free “Timesharing in St. Maarten Email Forum”. The Forum covers all St. Maarten and St. Martin timeshare resorts, and
provides contact information for current legal action.
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Rotary Club of St. Maarten www.rotarysxm.org
RANDOM WIND CHARTER’S on randomwind. com
call 599 557 5742 cell, 599 544 5148 home. *****Judy’s
recommendation
MEXICO FOR THOSE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN RENTING AT ROYAL RESORTS HERE IS A WEB SITE TO TRY. Ken Hodl.
Ken also owns at Pelican. His Web site MEXICONDO.COM
RESTAURANT INFORMATION -
DineSXM - Restaurant Guide and Online Reservations
http://www.dinesxm.com St. Maarten / St. Martin restaurant reservations and dining guide. Current restaurant descriptions and information: opening hours, menu suggestions, reviews, detailed maps, and the ability to make a guaranteed reservation online
RESTAURANTS: sxmrestaurants.com/map
and stmaartenstmartin.com
Note: Also owner comments can be found on my web site under
restaurants.
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PHONES IN ST MAARTEN
You can purchase a phone by going down to the Airport road to the theater building (first door to the left of the central entrance).
The phone is about $85 and the chip is around $20-$25 for the air time. These are fall 2004 prices. You can just buy more air time as you need it.
Cell phones
The info is Sharon Harris, she operates out of Royal Palm and has a loyal following. Her e-mail address is queenofsxm2000@yahoo.com
PHONE CARDS can be purchased from Kathy for cell phone use while in St Maarten. See Kathy at the B Pool at 11 am or at her activities hut at the end of B pool.
NOTE: - The sim cards from UTS service provider at the Dolphine casino are $27 and that also gives some minutes on the phone. The phone must be unlocked which if they have been with their service
provider for long enough they should provide the unlocking codes. Or buy an inexpensive (under $100) unlocked triband phone in St Maarten. All phones here are unlocked. Kathy
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Cell Phones for Rent @ The Mailbox in the Palapa Center, Simpson Bay
Tel: 545-3890 Fax: 545-3893 $5:00 a day plus pre-paid card
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FLAMINGO & ROYAL PALM INFORMATION:
Bruce Cameron, editor for a newsletter for Flamingo owners
E-mail sxmtimeshare@yahoo.ca
The newsletters is for both Flamingo and Royal Palm owners is his website: www.sxm-timesharenews.com
Management contacts at the resorts is as follows:
Flamingo -
Jules James General Manager jjames@sunterra.com (011) 599-544-5572
Royal Palm - Marcel Javois General Manager
mjavois@sunterra.com (011)
5995-5443737-4055
Reservations for both resorts
Elizabeth Lawrence elawrence@sunterra.com (011)-5995-443732
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SKYMED–
SkyMed - skymed. com
SkyMed is pleased to offer to Pelican owners a valuable new benefit. SkyMed is a member based Company that provides its members with emergency air transportation to their own medical providers when they suffer a critical illness or injury when traveling more than 100 air miles from home. Area of coverage is the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Rates vary.
Further information can be viewed on our web site at www.skymed.com or you can call our office at 800-475-9633. (Dave and I are members).
*****This newsletter is intended solely for Pelican Resort owners and may not be distributed or copied, in whole or in part to any other party without prior written consent. I will not publish
defamatory e-mails ********
Judy Young, Lower Sackville, N.S.
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June 26, 2008
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