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We are planning to come to St. Martin in Feb. Our accommodations survived Imra virtually unharmed and is ready to go according to the property manager.
We have seen recent video on Youtube showing that a lot of clean-up has taken place but are wondering what to expect.
If anyone has been to OB lately, can you tell us what are the beach conditions like? Are there beach chairs for rent?
I understand Perch Lite is open. How many people are down at the CO end on any given day?
What is the status of the Village restaurants? I've read Cote Plages and Little Italy open for business.
Are there any unexpected challenges in visiting the island now after Irma?
Thanks for any info you can share.

There have been visitors and a thread on Orient. A brief search reveals this:
http://www.traveltalkonline.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/150867/club-o-report.html#Post150867


This couple have also been on the island for about a month now and have some GREAT blog postings
https://sahlmanartblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/06/fun-in-the-sun-orient-style/