⭐☆☆☆☆ Unprofessional, Disrespectful, and Deeply Disappointing As a guest visiting Curaçao from the U.S., I was invited to attend what was supposed to be a beautiful poolside performance by DJ Shine at St. Tropez — scheduled from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Unfortunately, what unfolded was a textbook example of mismanagement, poor communication, and outright disrespect from the venue’s ownership. Despite multiple prior attempts by DJ Shine’s team to confirm call time and setup details, St. Tropez never responded. Not once. Still, her team arrived early enough to allow for proper setup and prep — only to be greeted by Michel, the venue’s owner (and, bafflingly, also the opening DJ), with the incredibly rude and unprofessional line: “Who are you?” DJ Shine calmly explained who she was — only to be told she “should have been there at 10 AM,” a time that was never communicated to her team. But it gets worse. Michel then chose to mock her for using Serato Pro with a laptop — which, for anyone who actually works in the industry, is standard among professional DJs in the U.S. and globally. His exact words: “What professional DJ uses Serato?” Spoiler alert: That would be nearly every professional DJ in the U.S. After being blindsided and disrespected — DJ Shine and her team made the professional choice to walk away from the venue altogether. I, along with everyone else who came to support her, was left in disbelief at how poorly this was handled. Let’s be clear: This wasn’t a scheduling issue. This was a complete failure of professionalism and hospitality — starting with the top. The entire debacle could have been avoided with a single email, a respectful tone, and a basic understanding of how to work with talent. St. Tropez presented itself as a luxury destination, but behind the palm trees and poolside music is a management team that seems allergic to accountability, communication, and respect. I will never return. And I strongly advise any artists or guests with professional expectations to think twice before engaging with this venue.