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Trouble in St. Maarten

La Lido Loca
La Lido Loca
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πŸ‘οΈ 192K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 25:49

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator explores the island of St. Martin, noting its unique dual French and Dutch identity. After arriving at the port, the creator attempts to locate a Hop On Hop Off bus but discovers that the Celebrity Reflection cruise line has an exclusive arrangement for the service. Instead, the creator opts for a water taxi to downtown Philipsburg, which costs seven dollars for adults round trip. The journey includes a tour of various local establishments, such as the Coffee Lounge and the Bold Buddha, which offers Caribbean Asian fusion cuisine. The creator highlights the island as a premier shopping destination, specifically mentioning the abundance of jewelry stores like Diamonds International and various duty-free options. The exploration covers the boardwalk, local beaches, and the main shopping streets filled with brands and specialty shops like cigar emporiums and whiskey bars. The video concludes with a summary of the port experience, noting that while the island offers many activities for those who want to adventure, it also provides easy access to food, drink, and shopping for those seeking a more relaxed day.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Pride
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Pride
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ…Authority Creator
Caribbean

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm going to try to find the Hop On Hop off bus and see if they still have spaces but if not there's a water taxi from here to downtown Philipsburg

I can recommend this place enough come to the Coffee Lounge come to bold Buddha and tell SEMA the Tony sent you

seven bucks over to this area get yourself a beach chair have some drinks on the beach get yourself some lunch uh and explore do a little shopping it's good stuff

I forgive you I love you uh my hearts with the Carnival Pride uh three more days on this ship until I'm done with this journey but it's been an amazing journey to the Southern Caribbean

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check with the cruise line first for Hop On Hop Off bus availability
βœ“Use the water taxi to get to Philipsburg for seven dollars round trip

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the transportation options in St. Maarten?
QWhere can I find good food and coffee in Philipsburg?
QHow can I have a great beach day without swimming in the ocean?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition1 Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconExcursions2Β½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Maarten3 Happy Bacon
Top: Hop On Hop Off bus
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