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| Name: Veronique van der Stek Age: 25 Position: Sales and Marketing I’m from: Holland I’m on the island since – February 07 Marital status: Partner Children: 0 |
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| Name: Saskia de la Fuente Age: 41 Position: Secretary / front desk / Reservation I’m from: Suriname I’m on the island since - until: 1998 Marital status: Married Children: 2 |
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| My favorite hobby is: Reading, Puzzles, Crosswords, Sudoku, Jigsaw My favorite movie is: The Sound of Music My favorite sport is: Swimming, Dancing My favorite drink is: Surinamese ‘Ginger Beer’ / Indonesian ‘Dawest’ My favorite beach is: Le Gallion, Friar’s Beach, Pinel Island My favorite activity is: Going movies or beach with my kids My favorite romantic restaurant is: Non in particular My favorite family restaurant is: Lee’s Roadside Grill / Taloula Mango My favorite club is: I used to go to ‘The Castle’ Night Club If I would spend three days at Sint Maarten, I would go to (why): Day 1: I would visit the spa @ Maho for a relaxing massage. Day 2: Lotterie Farm. The restaurant is great and the fly zone for the kids is fun. Day 3: Snorkeling at dawn beach, after that have diner at Taloula Mango’s on the Boardwalk in Philipsburg. When I would be on this island for 7 days I would spend my days by visiting (why): Day 1: Visit Anguilla, I heard that they have nice Sandy beaches. Day 2: Visit Saba, do hiking Day 3: Visit Saba, Learn to dive. Great underwater marine Park. Day 4: Go to Marigot. French Cuisine. Day 5: Visit the fort St. Louis in Marigot Day 6: Visit St. Kitts. Sugar plantation. Day 7: Deep sea fishing. |
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| Name: Antoinetta van der Borg Age: 38 Position: Accounting I´m from: Holland I´m on the island since: June 2006 Marital status: Married Children: 0 |
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| My favorite hobby is: All kind of water sport, hiking, horse riding, Going to the beach or have diner with friends, traveling and reading a book and I love to Cook, especially Indonesian food. My favorite movie is: The green mile, Mongool, Once upon the west. My favorite sport is: Diving and all kind of water sport, Horse riding My favorite drink is: Giner ale, crandbarryjuice, Rose Champagne My favorite beach is: Guana Bay, Orient, Sunset in Grand Case, Little Bay, Garbage Beach in Cul du Sac, Bay Rouge, Dawn Beach, Le gallon. My favorite activity is: Rhino safari, kayaking, Golden Eagle (around the Island with a boat), Horse riding, Sailing with a Hobby cat, surfing, Jet Ski tour, Fishing, boat trips, sunset cruise. My favorite romantic restaurant is: Lottery Farm, Le Marrakech (Marocaine Cuisine), Chesterfield, Holland House, Daniels by the sea (Mr. Busby), Big fish. My favorite family restaurant is: Cherries, Pineapple Pete, Taloula Mango. My favorite club is: Tijuana Yacht Club, Sopranos, The Alley, the red piano. Calmos, Zen it. If I would spend three days at Sint Maarten, I would go to (why): Day 1: Breakfast in Marigot by le croisanterie, walk to Fort Louise for the great view overlooking Marigot and Anquilla, go to Orient and enjoy the beach. In the evening go to Grand Case end enjoy diner in one of the best restaurants on the island. Day 2: Do the Rhino Safari or take a trip with the golden eagle, or Horse riding. This way you see something of the island that is special. The Rhino is special because it is very fast and you can snorkel. The Golden Eagle is with a boat around the island, you stop by the island Tintemare for a mud bath or you can enjoy the beach, you can snorkel by Creol Rock, have a nice lunch in Grand Case en see Sint Maarten from the water. Or Horse riding by le Gallon end swim with your horse in the ocean. For diner go to the stone or Toppers and after diner enjoy the nightlife of Sint Maarten. Day 3: Do a hike by the Lottery farm and have lunch there, or make the hike from Point Blanch to Guana bay (costal hike) and have lunch over there. For the evening go to Marigot and have diner at the Harbor or by the harbor by the lagoon. There is so much to do on Sint Maarten, you need more day´s to spend on the island. Day 4: Breakfast by Chesterfield, Go the rest of the day to Pinel and relax. For diner go to La Cadre in Orient and enjoy the tapas. Afterwards stroll along the beach or go to the chapel (bar). Day 5: Do a Kayak tour on the Laguna. Lunch by the Bagel house in Simpsonbay and drive to Grand Case to the sunset cafe and lay down on the beach and enjoy the sunset with a cocktail or a good glass wine. You can also have your diner there. Day 6: Go fishing with Buba on little fish it is for the whole family and a half day trip, take the submarine to see Sint Maarten underwater or go with captain Allan( fast boat) to 3 islands and snorkel, maybe you see a turtles. Have diner by Chesterfields. Day 7: Breakfast by Holland house and discover Philipsburg, or have lunch by fusion on the boardwalk, go to the butterfly farm and enjoy Orient or Le gallon. Tips: Ask for the K-Pasa, the dining & Entertainment guide for Sint Maarten. On Sunday there is a champagne brunch at the Westin (it is also possible without the champagne). On Saturday there is a buffet at Captain Olivers. On Wednesday there is a pirate diner at the Westin. |
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| Name: Linda te Molder Age: 21 Position: front office I’m from: Holland I’m on the island since – until: February 2010 – August 2010 |
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| My favorite hobby is: Going to the beach. Go out to a club. Hang out with friends. Play Volleyball/Beachvolleyball. My favorite movie is: I like to watch a movie now and then, but I don’t have a favorite movie. My favorite sport is: Volleyball and Beachvolleyball. My favorite drink is: Strawberry daiquiri. Frozen Mojito. Bacardi Grandmelon Coke. Malibu Pineapple. Bacardi Razz Sprite. Wodka Redbull. Southern Comfort Ginger ale. My favorite beach is: I have not seen all the beaches as yet, but till so far: Orient Bay: beautiful beach, with lots of things to do, activities, bar and restaurants. Dawn beach: beautiful quiet beach close to Princes Heights. My favorite activity is: Go to the beach and hang out. My favorite restaurant is: Pineapple Pete: really good food for a affordable price. My favorite romantic restaurant is: Jimbo’s in Simpson bay, good food and good services. My favorite club is: Lady C on Tuesday. (2 for 1 from 10 until 12) Tantra or Bliss on Wednesday. (Ladies night) Soggy Dollar on Friday. (Nice club with good music and sometimes special party’s) La Bamba on Sunday. (Just for a cocktail or two) If I would spend seven days at Sint Maarten, I would go to (why): Day 1 (Thursday) The first day I would drive around the island and have a look at all the beautiful beaches on the island. I would stop by sunset beach bar to have dinner and drink something. Day 2 (Friday) The second day I would go on the Golden Eagle Tour, takes whole day and you can see the whole island. It starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm. You stop by the Tintemare Island, there you can relax on the beach and drink something. After that you can snorkel by Creol Rock and then have a lunch in Grand Case. After that you sail back to Philipsburg and see a lot of nice places and beaches. After that I would go for dinner at Jimbo’s and after that I would go out to Soggy Dollar. Day 3 (Saturday) The third day I would go to Great bay. Relax on the beach and do some water activities. I would eat something at Marks place and in the evening I would go to Bliss, a really nice club at Maho beach. Day 4 (Sunday) I would first go to Maho beach, watch the plans land. After that I would go to Karakter, a nice beach where a lot of Dutch interns and tourists come. I would play beach volleyball on the beach and sit at the bar and drink some nice cocktails. In the evening I would go to Pineapple Pete and have a nice cheap dinner. After that I would go to La Bamba and finish my day with one or two more cocktails or daiquiris. Day 5 (Monday) Shopping in Philipsburg. Go to all the shops in front street and backstreet and buy some new clothes, souvenirs and other things. In the afternoon chill on Dawn beach for a while. In the evening I would eat something at the Greenhouse. Day 6 (Tuesday) On day six I would visit another island in the area, for example Pinel, to relax all day on the beach. In the evening I would go to Lady C (from 10 until 12 it is 2 for 1!). I would hang out on the boat, drink and dance a little. Day 7 (Wednesday) Drive around on the French side. Maybe shop a little in Marigot. After that I would go to Grand Case and Chill on the beach all day. On Wednesday it is ladies night at Tantra and Bliss. I prefer Bliss, so I would go there. Free entrance and champagne all you can drink. |
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| Name: Annemieke Derks Age: 22 Position: Front office I’m from: Holland I’m on the island since – January 2010 Marital status: Relationship Children: 0 |
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| My favorite hobby is: Traveling, (salsa) dancing, spending time with friends My favorite movie is: Crash, white chicks, the changeling My favorite sport is: Salsa dancing, body pump, swimming My favorite drink is: Strawberry Daiquiri, Baileys, Malibu orange juice My favorite beach is: Mullet bay, Dawn beach, Orient bay, Simpson bay beach/Karakter My favorite activity is: The Golden Eagle tour, sailing around the island in a whole day with stops to go snorkeling, swimming and a lunch. There is a relaxed atmosphere with music and drinks being included. My favorite romantic restaurant is: Big Fish My favorite family restaurant is: Marks Place and Pineapple Pete. My favorite club is: Tuesday: LadyC – drinks 2 for 1 until midnight. Wednesday: Bliss and Tantra – Lady’s night free champagne for the ladies! Friday: Soggy Dollar Saturday: The Alley Hang out – Salsa, merengue, bachata.. Very nice if you like dancing! Sunday: La Bamba – Enjoy a delicious cocktail in this great beach bar with the ambiance of live music If I would spend three days at Sint Maarten, I would go to (why): Day1: The first day I would go drive around the island to explore and enjoy the amazing views. Day2: Go on the Golden Eagle tour to sail around the island, snorkel, swim and relax on the boat and the deserted islands you pass. Enjoy the music, sun, drinks and great holiday atmosphere. After the Golden Eagle tour you can walk to the board walk to enjoy a nice dinner looking over the ocean. Day3: In the morning I would go for some shopping in Philipsburg and take a drink on the boardwalk. In the afternoon I would drive to Karakter (Simpson Bay Beach) for a nice lunch and relaxation on the beach. On the way back I would stop at Pineapple Pete’s for dinner in Simpson bay. Later in the evening I would visit LadyC for a drink and a dance. When I would be on this island for 7 days I would spend my days by visiting (why): Day 1: See above Day 2: See above Day 3: See above Day 4: Take the ferry to St. Bartz and spend the day exploring it. Day 5: Visit the French side of the island, go shopping in Marigot, have lunch in Grand Case and go to the beach at Le Galion. In the evening enjoy live music and a cocktail at La Bamba. Day 6: Go to Mullet Bay and watch the planes come over. Get a bite and a drink and Sunset beach bar. Day 7: Relax on several beaches to return home fully rested. Have dinner at Big Fish. |
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| Name: Eva van Dijk Age: 22 Position: Facility Management From: Holland I’m on the island since – February 2010 till August 2010 Marital status: Single Children: 0 |
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| My favorite hobby is: Being with friends, going out to the clubs, going to the beach My favorite movie is: Pirates of the Caribbean, The day after tomorrow, American History X, Pretty Woman My favorite sport is: Running My favorite drink is: Bacardi Coke, Strawberry daiquiri, Coca cola, Heineken, Malibu Pineapple, Red Bull, Bacardi Gran Melon with Coke and Frozen Moguito My favorite beach is: Karakter, to play volleyball and to have a nice lunch. Maho Beach (near by the airport) to have a nice drink at the Sunset bar and to spot the airplanes. Orient Beach: white sand, clear blue water Great Bay, close by the shopping area Front street and Back street Dawn Beach: nice and clear water, you can enjoy a nice lunch at Mr. Busby’s My favorite activity is: To go Jet Ski at Great bay, To play volleyball on the beach, To go helmet diving, To go with the Golden Eagle tour (not done yet, but it seems very nice My favorite romantic restaurant is: Big Fish at Oyster Pond, next to Mr. Busby’s, very romantic restaurant with friendly staff My favorite family restaurant is: Pineapple Pete in Simspon Bay, The Greenhouse in Philipsburg and Mark’s place next to the Grand Marche My favorite club is: The Alley in Simspon Bay on a Saturday Tantra in Maho, on Wednesday Bliss in Maho on Wednesday Lady C on Tuesday. This party is held on a ship The Soggy Dollar on Friday La Bamba on Sunday, this is a very relaxing beach bar with a live band If I would spend three days at Sint Maarten, I would go to (why): Day1: Rent a car and drive around the island: To go to Philipsburg and walk at the boardwalk. To have a lunch at the firehouse and after the lunch to go to the Back- en Front street. After this I would go to Pineapple Pete in Simpson Bay to have a nice dinner and listen to the music of Ronny Sultana. He is a very good singer and plays a lot of country music. Around 11 PM to go the a club, like The Soggy Dollar or Lady C Day2: This day I would go to Grand case on the French side, to have a lunch in one of restaurants and after this I will drive to Orient Beach to go to the beach and to do a water activity (Jet Ski, Parasailing) Later the evening I will go to Big Fish, this romantic restaurant located by Oyster Pond is a very pleasant restaurant with friendly staff and real Caribbean Music on the background. If I finished my dinner I would go to La Bamba to enjoy a cocktail and listen to the music Day3: This day I would go to Karakter in the morning, to go to the beach and to play some volleyball. In the afternoon I would drive to Maho Beach, to have a cocktail and to eat something at the Sunset Beach bar and to spot the airplanes that are landing on the airport. After this I would drive to Mullet Bay, sitting on the beach and enjoy the waves (the water is very rough). When I would be on this island for 7 days I would spend my days by visiting (why): Day 1:See above Day 2: This day I would go to Grand case on the French side, to have a lunch in one of restaurants and after this I will drive to Orient Beach to go to the beach and to do a water activity (Jet Ski, Parasailing) Later the evening I will go to Big Fish, this romantic restaurant located by Oyster Pond is a very pleasant restaurant with friendly staff and real Caribbean Music on the background. If I finished my dinner I would go to La Bamba to enjoy a cocktail and listen to the music Day 3: This day I would go to Saba. Here you can rent a car and drive around the island, it is not too big so you can do this in one day Day 4: This day I would go to Karakter in the morning, to go to the beach and to play some volleyball. In the afternoon I would drive to Maho Beach, to have a cocktail and to eat something at the Sunset Beach bar and to spot the airplanes which are landing on the airport. After this I would drive to Mullet Bay, sitting on the beach and enjoy the waves (the water is very rough). Day 5:This day I would drive to Cul de Sac to go to Pinel, this is a small island! Here you can relax on the beach; I am taking my fridge box with me and enjoy the whole day on the beach. To go to Pinel you need to go by boat. Day 6: Day trip St. Barths, here you can rent a car, this is a expensive island but the beach is fantastic! Day 7: On my last day I will go to Philipsburg, to buy some souvenirs to bring back home! Also I would go to great bay to make some pictures of the big cruise ships! Maybe if I have time left I would like to jet ski To go out: - Tuesday: Lady C - Wednesday: Ladies night at the Bliss - Friday: The Soggy Dollar Bar - Saturday: The Alley - Sunday: La bamba beach bar |
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| Name: Laykin Vilakazi Age: 25 Position: Front Desk I’m from: Originally from South Africa but am now living in the Netherlands I’m on the island since: 31st December ’09 till 6 July ‘10 Marital status: Single Children: 0 |
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| My favorite hobby is: Music, from making music to writing and singing. My favorite movie is: It would have to be that all time famous chick-flick “Pretty Woman” Love it! My favorite sport is: Field hockey and swimming. My favorite drink is: I’m a sucker for bubbles so I would have to go with champagne. My favorite beach is: Le Gallion, a small beach but nice and quiet not too busy. The waters are not too deep or too rough, perfect for kids. My favorite activity is: Ras Link Quad bike tour of the island, an awesome way to spend your day touring the whole island. Swaliga II is also an amazing snorkeling experience and a well spent day on the water. My favorite romantic restaurant is: Sheer, a relatively new restaurant in St. Maarten. It is very classy and chic, a perfect way to spend a romantic evening and enjoy some fine cuisine. The staff and service is just as wonderful as the food. My favorite family restaurant is: Jimbo’s, a trendy yet family orientated place with a fine menu to order from. My favorite club is: The Alley is great on Tuesdays; it’s 2 for 1 Tuesdays the whole night. It’s usually always filled with people and great music. Tantra is great on Wednesdays because it’s ladies night, free champagne and apple martinis all night. If I would spend three days on the island, I would go to (why): Day 1: First and foremost, I would rent a car. I would spend the first half of my day driving round the island just to familiarize myself with my surroundings and check the scenery. Next, I would stop off in Grand Case for a great BBQ rib lunch and where I would spend the rest of my day window shopping in all the cute shops they have. Day 2: I would make it an activities day, where I would book a boat tour with Swaliga II, Golden Eagle Tours or Labamba and spend my whole day on the open ocean waters. Day 3: It would be some high time for a little R&R after a day on the water. I would make a reservation at “The Spa” in Maho and spend the most of my day there having all kinds of treatments done. The rest of my day I would spend at the Market looking for some special souvenirs to take home with me. If I would spend 7 days on the island, I would spend my days by visiting (why): Day 1 through to 3: see above Day 4: By now I think I would like to know more about St. Maaretn so I guess I go spend half a day at the local museum and brush up on some history. Day 5: At this point in time I would like to catch a ferry and see one of the neighboring islands such as Anguilla. Day 6: Ilsand hopping would still be in full swing and I’d catch another ferry but this time head on over to St. Barths Day 7: Seeing that it would be my last day, I would take in as much sun and beach as possible and spend a lovely day at the beach, Orient beach as there are many great water activities you could do there and loads of beach bars and restaurants. To go out: Tuesday: Lady C (happy hour 22:00 – 24:00) and the Alley (2 for 1 all night) Wednesday: Bliss or Tantra (ladies night) Friday: Soggy Dollar bar Saturday: Bliss or Tantra Sunday: La Bamba |
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