Familyof4 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Hi, Leo Brown is now booked (thanks Matt) and we'd like to do some shopping, sightseeing on both sides, Mullet Beach and a brief stop at Maho. Looking for some advice on the best order to do this in. We'd like to be back on the ship at 3:00. Also, it's our first time there so is there any "must dos"? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Save shopping for the end. The shops in Phillipsburg are closest to the ship. I'd go Mullet Beach first, sight seeing, Maho and shopping in that order. It sounds like you are leaning on the Dutch side more than French side. That's why I recommend getting to beach early and doing that, then taking a break when beach crowds get busiest to explore and sightsee and wrap it up with Maho stop and shopping. Familyof4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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WHStoneman Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Start here!! https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147346-Activities-St_Maarten_St_Martin.html Familyof4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 I really enjoyed Marigot for some reason. It wasn't all that special, but had a nice vibe to me, and we got to eat some macaroons, which I hadn't had since Paris in '05! Phillipsburg is super easy for shopping and convenience. Have a great time!! Familyof4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericreev Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 I'm not sure the order matters as much but depends on personal taste. Remember this is not a very big island( 33 sq miles). Depending on the current condition of the beach there at Maho, you could do make that the beach break while you watch the planes swoop down. Me personally, I would do Maho in the afternoon. That would be so I could enjoy an adult beverage there on the beach. Eric Familyof4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Me personally, I would do Maho in the afternoon. That would be so I could enjoy an adult beverage there on the beach. Agreed ericreev and Familyof4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnathan Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 How much was Leo Brown for a family of four if you don't mind? Is the cab big enough for 4 adults to be comfortable. Been reading great things about him. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 How much was Leo Brown for a family of four if you don't mind? Is the cab big enough for 4 adults to be comfortable. Been reading great things about him. Thanks He uses a Toyota mini van the last time I used him, so you'll have plenty of room. You'll also need to negotiate prices based on what you want to do, so I can't give you any exact dollar figure. However, I would estimate $50-75 per person, but this was a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarney Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Save shopping for the end. The shops in Phillipsburg are closest to the ship. Unless you are there on a Sunday. Do your shopping first, otherwise you'll come back to a town filled with many closed shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnathan Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 He uses a Toyota mini van the last time I used him, so you'll have plenty of room. You'll also need to negotiate prices based on what you want to do, so I can't give you any exact dollar figure. However, I would estimate $50-75 per person, but this was a couple of years ago. Thanks so much. It helps. New to this site so still figuring it all out DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks so much. It helps. New to this site so still figuring it all out You're welcome. We're all here to help one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnathan Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 You're welcome. We're all here to help one another. just found there is a message button letting me know someone responded lol DocLC and rjac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkelBierJay Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 We went with Leo to Marigot first and did a little shopping, a lot of eating and some walking around...beaches around there aren't really available. We went to Maho after and left just as the big planes were landing more frequently. We hit Divi Resort for some beach time near Philipsburg. We didn't spend any time in Philipsburg. Next time, we will hit Orient Beach, then Philipsburg. Maho is great, but hanging onto the fence with teenagers is fun, but once was enough for me. jbnathan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Maho is great, but hanging onto the fence with teenagers is fun, but once was enough for me. Agreed. It's a fantastic tourist trap, but one and done for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereallytallguy Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 First time I went to Maho there were tons of people on the fence. Last time I went the beach was packed but I was the only one to ride the fence.......it's not as much fun when nobody else is psyched about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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