My wife & I are planning to visit Sint Maarten next month, all though this time on a cruise. we haven't been back there for 3 years. for eight years straight, we stayed at The Esmeralda on Orient beach with our close friends.

I have scoured you tube & other online sites but have yet to really find any definitive photos or commentary anywhere. Yes I did view videos that were posted immediately after the hurricanes unleashed their destruction, saddened & shocked wouldn't even describe our feelings which anyone that has been there also felt.

Could anyone please update us on the rebuilding of Orient Beach, in particular, the area at the Esmeralda heading to Orient Village. If there are any recent videos available to view online we would be very appreciative of your help.

We consider this a scouting trip so to speak that will help us plan our next trip back to an Island that has given us so many fantastic memories. In advance, thank you.