It was an ordinary day. Looking out the window with my two cats and watching the snow begin to cover all surfaces in sight. Living in Pennsylvania has many advantages, but there are also a few disadvantages to living in "The Garden Spot of America." One such disadvantage is not having summer weather year-round. For many, that's exactly what they want, but for me...I don't want to shovel snow anymore! Ever! And, that's why living on a Caribbean island would be a perfect match for Carol and I. Yes, Carol would go for that also...maybe! Well, I just came across a website that had stories written about the Caribbean which is known as the "Caribbean Journal." The very first article on the website was about the 10 Best Caribbean Beach Towns to visit in 2022. We have already visited just about every one of them with the town that was selected as the best in the article was Grand Case, St. Martin.
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| The French/Dutch island of St. Martin/Sint Maarten |
The article begins with..."A parade of cafes at the edge of the sand; tiny bars and art galleries; a soundtrack of clacking plates and mopeds and afternoon laughter, silent and loud in all the right ways. Across the wider Caribbean one can find some of the most charming beach towns in the hemisphere; they’re not quite cities, they’re a bit more than villages. They’re energetic and teeming with personality. But, most crucially, they’re right on the beach."  |
| The small town of Grand Case, St. Martin |
And...on the top of the list is the town known as Grand Case, Saint Martin. It is considered the Grand Dame of Caribbean beach towns. The tiny beachfront village happens to be home to the highest density of fine-dining restaurants of any place in the Caribbean, with an almost impossibly wonderful collection of eateries, all perched right above a terrific stretch of sand looking out at the island of Anguilla.  |
| A view from one of the many restaurants in Grand Case |
And, on the north end of Grand Case lies one of the Caribbean’s most legendary hotels, the outstanding Grand Case Beach Club. If you pull up The Grand Case Beach Club on your computer you will read: An authentic Caribbean holiday on French St. Martin
With soothing sounds of ocean breezes murmuring through the coconut palms, and gentle ocean waves washing along the secluded beaches, Grand Case Beach Club is the ideal island resort to calm the mind and rejuvenate the spirit.
Grand Case Beach Club features breathtaking views of Anguilla, the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the French West Indies, as well as a unique glimpse of Caribbean culture. This intimate and unpretentious resort located in the small fishing village of Grand Case on the northwest coast of French St. Martin, offers an authentic, relaxed vibe that keeps our guests returning year after year.
RESORT FEATURES
- Spacious apartment-style accommodations
- Two private beaches
- Swimming pool overlooking Grand Case Bay
- On-site restaurant
- Proximity to fine and casual dining restaurants
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary non-motorized sports
- Fitness Facility
- Boutique
- Massage services
- Weekly Guest Mixer
OTHER RESORT SERVICES
Grand Case Beach Club will be offering on-site facilities for weddings, receptions, and reunions for parties up to 80 guests. Our team of dedicated staff members, many who have been with us for decades, look forward to welcoming you to our resort and to ensuring that your stay with us is as comfortable as possible.
But, beautiful Grand Case Beach Club as well as other housing along the water's edge, is not all that the little town of Grand Case has to offer. I mentioned before that there is a hugh variety of restaurants as well as art galleries and other nautical shops that can take an entire day to explore. We have made visits to a few of the art galleries and have hanging in our home a large painting by Paul Elliott Thuleau.
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| Carol and I with Paul Elliott holding the print we purchased. |
A booklet that we received with the print describes his paintings as gliding subtly between appearance and presence. A moving intimacy and the distance of "between you and me" are reflected in this cabins' facades." When in Grand Case for an evening meal, we also would enjoy the small band of young musicians that would practice in a building along the main road. At times they would march from one end of the town to the other while playing a few tunes.
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| One of Carol's meals while visiting Grand Case. It is scallops in mango juice. |
Grand Case is the perfect place to spend a day. Enjoy the sun along the beach during the day and after changing from swim suits to evening clothes, enjoy a wonderful French meal in one of the many restaurants along the main road and take in a few stores after your meal. If you happen to be staying at the Grand Case Beach Club, you are only a matter of minutes from your destination for the evening. I can see why the Grand Case Beach Club is one of the most popular for food and atmosphere on the island of Saint Martin. It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.
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| The "Gunslingers" play along the Main Street in Grand Case. |
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| Carol standing along a home on the Main Street in Grand Case. |
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