Dear Source:
I would like to commend Sandi Pomeroy for her insight as to what would help the tourists and tourism in STT. I have been to STT several times on cruises and find her suggestions at the core of what is needed. She pinpoints many great ideas, and I agree that these wouldn't cost a lot of money. Maybe the government could help. In fact maybe the businesses could assist. You have a beautiful island, but her suggestions would make it a more desirable place to visit, as well as live.
Put yourselves in a tourist's place. You are in a strange location that you know little about. A good map showing points of interest, entertainment and public rest rooms, and other highlights would be very helpful, and maybe allow people to stay a little longer and not just shop and run back to the ship.
One thing Ms. Pomeroy did not mention was security. In all of the times I have been to STT, I have never seen or encountered a policeman. I find, if I browse in a clean, cheerful and secure environment, I spend more money and am not in a hurry to leave.
Just think, your island would become the jewel of the Caribbean and make people want to come back. She has some innovative ideas.
Tony Mueller
Bel Air, Maryland
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