While you have a valid point, the "atmosphere" of the beach now is nothing like it was 24 years ago when I first visited either. I liked Orient much better they way it was 20 years ago versus now.

Sometimes "progress" is a good thing and other times it is not so good.

Kind of like the boardwalk in Philipsburg. It is a lot different than years ago and it appears to have benefited the island in general. Some people will like it and call it progress, others will not care for it.


J.D.