So, as my name states, I'm a first timer to SXM. I'm coming the last week of April and staying in a villa in Les Jardin. I rented a car. Where can I park to go to Orient Beach?

Also, and I'm sure you get this a lot, but I'm truly hoping to open up and relax during this trip. I've been nude outdoors only twice (alone once, with someone else the other) and both times I can't help but get excited. I'm not sure if it's because it was illegal and the rush, or what? I tried to get my mind on "other" things, as I didn't want to associate being nude with sex.

Any tips? (no pun intended)

You might be able to park at Pedro's or behind one of the business in that area. Or you could get a day pass to Club O and park in their lot. Not sure how much that costs, but probably about $20. I believe you also get an umbrella and two chairs for that price.

The other question I can't help you with. No experience with that type of problem.

Thanks, Christa!
I appreciate the response. I've read somewhere about parking at Allemeda Hotel? As for the two chairs; we'll, unfortunately I'm coming alone this time. Need a break! Hopefully parking will be easy, as I really want to try it out.

For the other question, I hope I won't offend anyone. If I was with my wife it would be one thing, but being alone an be misconstrued.

Alamanda is close to Orient Village, and there is usually parking available in that area. There is also parking between Alamanda/Orient Village and the beach.

Sorry but nudity isn't allowed near Allamanda. The only area for nudity is either Club O or Pedro's area near the 'nudity' sign. To park you can either park behind Pedro's and walk (no nude ) or @ Club O and you are allowed to walk nude thru the complex to the beach. Nudity is allowed in Orientique ( little store) as well. As far at the 'other issue'.....can't help you. You're on your own, buddy. LOL.

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Christa and Contessa,

Thanks for the advice, the more the better. I'm sure once I get there it'll be easier to navigate parking.
As for the other, I'm not going to worry about it; I've read enough about first timers, I'll just cover it, if it happens. I'm not there for that. If my wife was with me, it'd be different, I just don't want to be perceived as a perv´┐¢so not me! Thanks again.

We have single male friends who stay at Club O. You won't be perceived as perverted so long as you act appropriately.

I believe i read somewhere that you could drive into the Club O entrance and park behind the mini suite deluxe buildings, for like $5.00.
Maybe someone else could confirm that. As for the other issue, i never observed that as being a problem for anybody.

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