Sad to read this last post, Olaf, but I understand and I get it. Many who have spoken about wanting to return will say in one sentence they’re prepared for the worst and expect little or nothing’s done, and often in the next sentence they want to know if their favorite boat trip, dining experience or other activity is available yet. Perhaps they’re prepared and the questions are just meant as idle curiosity, or perhaps as well wishes for their Island friends and business concerns. Or not?! So my question is often, are they really ready for the Island as it is right now?

I fully accept that it gets better every day but I remember what it was six months after Luis and personally speaking, I just couldn’t enjoy that again.

And your comments regarding the airport and high season volume has been one of my concerns since it reopened in its present state. And really, your first and last impressions are all too often the ones you never forget, so a bad experience at the airport on either end will not do the Island a lot of long-term good.

As so many others are doing, We’re supporting several charity organizations on the island as best we can, as well as the food voucher program (when it was up and running) but we still to wait until next Fall before we return and spend our tourist dollars.

I sincerely hope things work out for you and some of your losses can be recouped down the road. Good luck. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />