Hello, we just came back from island. We have been surprised that island is not busy at all… We have seen big differences even comparing to February 2024 ( year ago it was way busier) a lot of businesses have been closed since that time… felt like not hot season… which is good coz you can get anywhere you want without traffic and available parking.
Island is not busy…
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Max1030
SBH Insider
This has been our observation as well. It is contradicting the recent island news reports of record breaking tourist numbers.
marybeth
Senior Insider
Our experience has been different. Arrived yesterday to lots of traffic around St. Jean. Maybe the Saturday turnover crowd, but it was very busy. Long line and no seats at Eden to Go. Last night we had to park near Segaco for dinner at Eddy’s. Petite Colombe, Choisy, and Bouchon lots full, as well as the one at Saline this AM.
i am expecting it to be busy this week due to the Presidents Day holiday.
i am expecting it to be busy this week due to the Presidents Day holiday.
In spending the month of January on SBH, it was my experience that the island was very crowded . . . maybe depending on when / where one goes. (One tip . . . avoid the Super U on Saturday morning unless you want to see everyone you’ve ever met on SBH — it’s THE grocery shopping time of “locals,” with social klatches of men & women in every aisle (very reminiscent of the old “Coconut Telegraph” days).)
cassidain
Senior Insider
mon nouveau mot du jour ! merci bien, monsieur
le_reve
Senior Insider
I hate going on Saturdays, and avoid it all costs! I love to go on the random weekday around 2pm, no one there and even parking in the front is usually available!
Great tip! Those spots in front are rarely available!
Cass, you are probably too young to remember “coffee klatches”mon nouveau mot du jour ! merci bien, monsieur
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