We have traveled throughout the Caribbean, and so far, this is our favorite island to visit. It has a mixture of culture, its beach friendly and the best snorkeling we have found without having to book an excursion. We felt safe wherever we went.
Peter and Wilma were incredible hosts, kind, considerate, and shared information about the island with us. The private pool, after visiting the beaches, was amazing!
We visited three beaches, Mambo, Jan Theil, and Blue Bay. All were great, depending on what you are looking for. The best snorkeling was Jan Theil, we even saw an octopus, just around the reef. Blue Bay had so many schools of fish which we didn't expect. Another huge win! Wherever we went, the water was clear, warm, and beautiful. Our VRBO had two beach chairs and a cooler. It was very much appreciated, the beach chairs were awesome, because you could sit up instead of always using the beach lounge that you would rent. All three beaches had an entrance fee and an extra charge for lounge recliners.
We recommend:
Download google translation, was very helpful in the super markets. prices were a bit lower than Aruba which was nice to see.
Take a picture of your entrance to your VRBO, in case the exact address isn't in google maps.
Taking a picture of the electricity/water usage before and after your stay. This would be for any VRBO because of the high costs, there are limitations, ask ahead of time.
Peter had a car available to rent (lucky for us!)