I have been to SXM twice since Irma and I also disagree with much of what seems to be maybe honest but also sort of a personal bitter "opinion" on how SXM is now because of a loss. I see lots of business going on many as normal, roads are crowded with traffic and their is a lot of hustle bustle all over busy with rebuilding. Simpson Bay is very busy day and night with restaurants, shop, and casino's and more opening by the day. Are you kidding???...SXM is still very much a TOURIST ISLAND! Tourist will and already are coming back with more not coming only because of the lack of hotels not the lack of desire. The flights that are coming in are mostly full full. The weather is about perfect the beaches are still incredible as always and the food and people as great as always too. Stop living and thinking of the SXM of just after the hurricane. Its alive , getting on with business and as safe as pre Irma and will stay that way and they at not roughing it. I see huge opportunity on SXM now unless you just want to look and the rubble and cry and think I remember when. Thank GOD the people of SXM have a positive outlook! IMO but go if you can find a flight or a hotel and see how much of the good things have not changed but better.