Simpson Bay
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Simpson Bay Feature
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This shot was taken from the Cakehouse Road shortcut from Philipsburg to Cole Bay. All of Cole Bay is in the foreground and Simpson Bay is on the left. Most photos will enlarge, if clicked. Use your back button to return.
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This shot was taken from the same location, but zoomed in a bit on Simpson Bay. These people made this feature possible.
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Simpson Bay has one of the longest beaches with the least development on the island. On the other side of this spit of land is the lagoon. In between is plenty of activity.
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This Simpson Bay Lagoon panoramic watercolor print was one of the most popular
prints on the island. Of course who hasn't been sitting in traffic looking
at this magnificent view? Jill Alexander lived on the island for several years but has now returned to Canada.
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The western edge of Simpson Bay is essentially Mullet to the north, Maho in the center, and Beacon Hill on the south. Mullet is still closed from Hurricane Luis in 95, but Maho is thriving, even building new hotel/timeshare rooms. Moreover, there are many restaurants and shops.
Bamboo Bernies has moved into the second floor of Maho.
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Paris Bistro is a corner of Paris in Maho featuring the seafood on an open air terrace. Nearby is Moulin Fou serving fine French cuisine with an extensive wine cellar. There are also three Italian restaurants (Granduca, La Rosa Too, and Pizza Pasta) in the complex and Soprano's, a piano bar moving into food, mostly Italian. Bajatzu and Le Charolais are steak houses.
In the back and only opening at 10 PM is the Platinum Room featuring adult entertainment.
And that brings us to the new airport terminal, one of the largest and nicest in the Caribbean,
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During the Simpson Bay contest (3 July to 13 August 2006) The Horny Toad Guesthouse offered seven low season nights for the price of five. Tom Van Veghel was on this beach and took his own fabulous sunset photos.
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Right next door is the Azure Beach Studios offering the same great sunset views and access to Simpson Bay Beach. A little further down the street is the Turquoise Shell Inn. It's across the street from the beach, but it has a pool. Their prize of seven nights for the price of five was won by Susan Price.
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Unity Car Rental gave $100 off their posted weekly rates to their contest winner. Debra Lindholm drove this hot Mustang convertible around Simpson Bay at a bargain rate because she won Unity's contest.
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Here is a panorama to the east, from Pelican Resort to Royal Palm.
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Here is a panorama to the west, from Mary's Boon, across the Airport construction to Beacon Hill.
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Tri Sport, just west of the Dutch bridge, has kayak and bike rentals. They will be part of a contest after this one. The kayaks can take you out to Explorer Island in the lagoon and even out to the ocean for more adventure.
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There's lots more dining in Simpson Bay. Starting at the bridge and heading east we find
Pizza Galley with the best pizzas on the island.
SkipJack's Restaurant was voted best new restaurant on the island, partially because of this great lagoon view, partially because of great, fresh seafood.
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Pineapple Pete regularly wins the best live music venue award, but also has great food and a sports bar out back on the lagoon.
Peg Leg Pub is a bit further around the lagoon at Princess Casino in Port de Plaisance. they've got great steaks and great times.
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Celine goes out for her Lagoon Pub Crawl several nights per week and is available for other charters as well.
Random Wind, is a bit smaller, and does a similar journey. The Random Wind empire includes a couple other boats, so take a look at their website for full details. The dolphin was spotted on one of their sails.
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Pack Light Rentals supplies cell phones, snorkel gear, beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, and more. As the airlines reduce baggage allowances and increase overweight fees it makes sense to pack light and travel easy. Pack Light Rentals is located in this area, but it doesn't matter as they deliver whatever you want to you at the airport or your hotel. That's right, no hassle heading in the wrong direction to get whatever you have ordered. Craig will deliver to you. Even better, he has posted new lower rates on his website: GSM cell phones for $20 PER WEEK. To kick off this promotion, he offered a free phone for a week and Jeanine Penta won it.
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If you are driving around the island, the next location to the east is Philipsburg or head around the lagoon clockwise through Maho Bay and Mullet Bay to Cupecoy and the Lowlands or head counter-clockwise to Marigot.
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