We are currently in St Martin and staying in the village. I can say honestly that Orient Beach has rebounded form the hurricane, maybe not to its pre-Irma state but it sure is busier than one year ago. The beach bars are busy as the cruise boat traffic is returning now that they have somewhere to go. In the evening, the restaurants are near to capacity. There are live bands preforming some evenings. Petit Casino will supply you with groceries.On Club O beach, Cedric is doing a fine job. There is probably 200+ people on the beach and more on days with multiple cruise ships. Come back to Orient Beach and enjoy yourselves.