re: OTGT Norwegian Getaway Eastern Caribbean 28 March - 04 April 2015

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Yeah I heard the Dutch side is pretty rough. The French side is much more nice I've been told.

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I have experienced it the opposite. The Dutch side is where the large cruise ships unload and phillipsburg has an area right by the docks that has all the shopping etc that you would expect. In that area there is extremely high amount of pick pocketers and purse thiefs. The French side is great during the day (I highly recommend going and seeing Marigot) it is extrememly nice but turns into west africa is a matter of a few yards. On either side of the island do not leave anything in your car (if you rent one) and do not drink and drive on the French side (you can on the dutch).

As far as pick pockets go. I bought a cheap wallet and put a note in it that said get a job. I put that in my back pocket and I carry cash and a credit card in my pocket.