Hello! We are a family of 6 and we LOVE SXM and have been many times over the last 25 years. The last two years we have stayed at Oyster Pond but seemed to spend several of our days at Orient Beach and would dine in the evening around Oyster Pond, Orient Bay, and Grand Case. For this upcoming trip (March 2020) we’re not sure where to stay. Oyster Pond (and many parts of the island) have been severely damaged by Irma and it sounds like rebuilding efforts on the Dutch side have gone significantly better than on the French side. This year we had been considering staying in or near Orient Village but have read about riots, blockades, etc. that are concerning. We usually rent a car and love to explore but not sure if our usual way of exploring the island is still safe ( last visit we, sadly, didn’t feel safe in Marigot and we’ve always loved it there). Our family consists of my husband, our three kids all over the age of 18, and my Mother-in-law. We probably need to choose a spot that is close to some action as our kids will enjoy that but we want to make sure it’s safe for them to be out and about, especially at night. We especially love French culture and have been more drawn to the French side but we realize our beloved island has suffered and has experienced some major changes. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!