St. Maarten Private Eye

I don't find the RSI very expensive -- considering what you get in return. Look at what people have to deal with on the Dutch side (school system, bankrupt SVB, under funded hospital, bad roads, high rents etc). One way or another you pay, you can be sure of that. Americans are often "shocked" by our European taxes but when you start adding up medical insurance, college education for the kids, this is not exactly free either...

All these comments makes me think I am on the right track. All I hear is complaints about electrical bills and taxes.

No one, so far, has even mentioned what they could do to provide a product and service that is attractive for the consumer? The real problem, in my opinion, is the lack of innovative climate among the French restaurants.

The truth is that Grand Case is boring. It is not an experience to have a meal at the tourist traps there.

Look at the restaurant Tropicana in Marina Royale. While business is going down everywhere around them they are always packed with people. Lots of Americans too. Could it perhaps have anything to do with the fact that they provide great value for money and great service?

During the season you have a hard time keeping your table at La Belle Epoque for more than 1.5 hour without being thrown out...