It seems I have to go back to St. Maarten to do short trips away from SBH during this spring’s extended stay. True? Is there nowhere I could ferry or fly directly to? Have only ever been to Anguilla, which I totally enjoyed, and pre/post flight overnights in SXM. Saba is intriguing as is a return to Anguilla or a longer visit in SXM. Ideas? Thanks!
3 night forays?
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KevinS
Senior Insider
I can't speak to the legalities, or detail the actual (if any) requirements. What I can do is offer my memory of a quote from former President Magras to a long-term visitor when he was asked about length of stay requirements. "Is anyone asking you to leave?"
If I chose to do a short off-island trip then I would check on trips to Saba, either direct (maybe once a week) or via SXM. Plan B, because I've been there before, would be SBH Commuter to Grand Case, and then catch a ferry from Marigot to Anguilla. Sint Maarten/St Martin have no appeal to me.
If I chose to do a short off-island trip then I would check on trips to Saba, either direct (maybe once a week) or via SXM. Plan B, because I've been there before, would be SBH Commuter to Grand Case, and then catch a ferry from Marigot to Anguilla. Sint Maarten/St Martin have no appeal to me.
24loar
SBH Insider
Saba is one of the most unusual places you would ever visit, I feel sure. The airport makes SBH seem quite pedestrian. No beach life to speak of. No 5 star restaurants. Family burials in their front yards. Beautiful seascapes from Mount Scenery (if not clouded over). Indefinable resident ethnicity. What are you waiting for?
JEK
Senior Insider
Many of us can name examples of people who enjoy extended stays without any worry of reprisal.
cassidain
Senior Insider
I recall when we had last census at home year or two ago, the form asked to include those "staying" at my residence.
At any rate, post covid, I have the impression lots of non-resident folks are more or less living on the island. I'm not suggesting that's wrong but that the COM needs to know real population to plan for essential services. electricity, potable water, sewage, health care, etc.
