Again, this should be a MUST READ for all who are contemplating their early returns to the Island. These are some of the things we were concerned about when we thought back to our return the first Easter after hurricane Luis devastated the island and things we considered before cancelling our upcoming November and March trips. If I’m remembering correctly, I believe Luis was a Cat 4 while Irma was a cat 5 plus. These were but some of the reasons we felt it was in everyone’s interest to wait a bit even if waiting wasn’t our first choice.

The Island certainly needs our support at this sad time for the people of St. Martin-Sint Maarten. And at the same time, we all know our own personal comfort zones and love the island or we wouldn’t still be here reading and debating. In the end I hope everyone weighs the concerns mentioned in this post and makes their own personal best choice and is happy with it. I know the people of the island have an incredible spirit and a strong and determined will to overcome all these pitfalls and in the end, she will come back stronger and better than ever. Of this I have absolutely no doubt! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />