John

I would like to surprise my wife with a 25th wedding anniversary trip to St. Martin, one of the islands we haven't been to. My wife is alittle uncomfortable with topless beaches. Is this a problem on St. Martin?

Kim

Happy 25th, we just celebrated our at Sandals St.Lucia Golf Resort and had a wonderful time. Happy Travels!

Joann

Kim, <BR>We are thinking of Sandals St. Lucia Golf Resort. Can you give more details?

phil

I was in St. Martin in April. Unfortunately, I didn't see any of this topless sun-bathing you referenced. <BR>Remember, even though the Island is 1/2 French, most of the visitors are American. <BR> <BR>BTW, I went to St. Lucia and hated it. St. Martin, while not as green, is a much nicer island. <BR> <BR>If you do go to St. Martin, you might want to make a reservation at Mario's Bistro. Great meal with the nicest staff of any restaurant that I have ever been to. <BR> <BR>

DTOUR

GO TO ST MARTIN,HOOK UP A COUPLE OF DAYS IN ST BARTS IF POSSIBLE.ST BARTS IS VERY NICE.SHELL PROBABLY GIVE YOU THE BEST BLOW JOB YOUVE HAD IN YEARS.VERY ROMANTIC PLACE.

Kim

St.Lucia was wonderful the island itself is very senic. Im really not sure of why the negitive responces, but we loved it. i can send you some pictures of the resort if you like Joann.

phil

Recognizing that people have different tastes, take my answer as a personal opinion. <BR> <BR>I visited St. Lucia at the tail end of a sailing trip. We hit several islands, Barbados, Mustique, and several others in the St. Vincent & The Grenadines group. (I've also been to St. Martin, St. Croix, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico.) <BR> <BR>I thought Castries was filthy, it has one of the highest unemployment rates in the Caribbean and the people were not all that friendly. I also found it to be overrun by cruise ship types and honeymooners. The "market" was nothing more than tourist crap. <BR> <BR>Other than on the road out to the airport, finding a great beach was a chore. <BR> <BR>In Barbados, by contrast, the people are very friendly, beaches are easily accessible, the Saturday morning food market is authentic, and it is not overrun by cruise ships. <BR> <BR>Bridgetown, by contrast, is a place you could visit and feel safe on most streets. Not true of Castries. <BR> <BR>Again, just my opinion. <BR> <BR>

beenthere

John, <BR> <BR>There is plenty of topless sunbathing in St. Martin, specifically on the Frency side. I can't imagine why your wife would be uncomfortable with it though. But if she is, then stay away from Orient Beach because that is clothing optional. I found that St. Martin can relax even the most rigid of people.