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orient beach #153071
01/21/2018 02:27 PM
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are you able to rent chairs and umbrellas yet? We are planning on returning in October and wonder if the beach is open?

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Re: orient beach [Re: merit] #153074
01/21/2018 02:35 PM
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If you look at this video on YouTube, supposedly recorded 3 weeks ago (January 1), it breaks your heart but is a good indication that it's going to be awhile before they're back.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6czN2PPPX3A

Re: orient beach [Re: pwarrick] #153075
01/21/2018 02:37 PM
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Might want to check Facebook, according to their newsletter dated October 2. newsletter@cluborient.com


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PerchLite2

The new “Perch Lite” Rising!
Paradise is not lost, and one of the best parts of our little piece of paradise here at Club Orient – is already returning! Some of our maintenance staff have been busy resurrecting the Perch Bar & Grill which was swept away by Hurricane Irma a few weeks ago. They have gathered up around 200 beach chairs from their far-flung locations and, as soon as this weekend or early next week, we will begin serving cold beer and tasty burgers from our “Perch Lite” location on the once-again beautiful beach. These workers are doing this purely on a volunteer basis to ensure that we honor our commitment to you to rebuild the resort and bring back “Club O!” Please stay tuned for more updates on our rebuilding operation – and enjoy the sunshine wherever you are!

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Re: orient beach [Re: merit] #153085
01/21/2018 04:00 PM
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Club Orient definitely is renting chairs and umbrellas, yes. Or, you can go further down the beach and bring your own chairs and bring your own food and drink. Yes, the beach is open, because it is a public beach and anyone can come, at any time. The beach is still beautiful and welcoming..


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Re: orient beach [Re: Carol_Hill] #153095
01/21/2018 05:51 PM
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Club o beach very busy today,the perch lite hopping. Massage lady open,boutique almost ready. Lots of umbrellas! Chez Leandra has chairs & container building (pics sent to Beachkitten). Food & washrooms also sitting area up by container. The guy told my husband we can't wait 2 years for France. Met many new lovely people on beach. That's the only container there for restaurants so far.

Re: orient beach [Re: jeepers] #153109
01/21/2018 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepers
Club o beach very busy today,the perch lite hopping. Massage lady open,boutique almost ready. Lots of umbrellas! Chez Leandra has chairs & container building (pics sent to Beachkitten). Food & washrooms also sitting area up by container. The guy told my husband we can't wait 2 years for France. Met many new lovely people on beach. That's the only container there for restaurants so far.


OMG That is such good news.... see you in march 2018

Re: orient beach [Re: jeepers] #153110
01/21/2018 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepers
Club o beach very busy today,the perch lite hopping. Massage lady open,boutique almost ready. Lots of umbrellas! Chez Leandra has chairs & container building (pics sent to Beachkitten). Food & washrooms also sitting area up by container. The guy told my husband we can't wait 2 years for France. Met many new lovely people on beach. That's the only container there for restaurants so far.


Here is more from Jeepers:

Sand coming back at Maho

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Delta coming in
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Shorebird
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Chez Leandra’s / restaurant & restrooms, storage

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Re: orient beach [Re: Carol_Hill] #153113
01/21/2018 07:30 PM
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Does anyone know if there is security at Club O yet?


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Re: orient beach [Re: BeachKitten] #153116
01/21/2018 07:35 PM
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Beachkitten--thanks for posting the pictures..


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Re: orient beach [Re: BeachKitten] #153118
01/21/2018 07:39 PM
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Thanks for the great pics to you and jeepers.............. It's good to see the rock come back to life through the eyes on the ground!



Re: orient beach [Re: SXMbeacher] #153126
01/21/2018 08:09 PM
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You are welcome! My thanks to BeachKitten for her help posting photos!
I forgot to say the gendarmes are present & patrolling nicely. Also Max's place in grand case is open.he has that little space by the pier & serves crepes, coffee & alcoholic drinks.

Re: orient beach [Re: merit] #153132
01/21/2018 09:12 PM
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jeepers - I saw you note “that boutique is almost ready.” Are you referring to the boutique that was attached to the Club O front desk / offices? Thanks!

Re: orient beach [Re: candj] #153133
01/21/2018 09:18 PM
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Not really. Cedrick was there when we were there ( 4 weeks ago) But that’s it. Since the resort isn’t open, they really have a skeleton crew there

Why do you ask about security?

Re: orient beach [Re: outofthebox] #153160
01/22/2018 09:30 AM
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No, they are building a small boutique near the perch lite hoping to sell some items. Hoping it'll be done before we leave.

Re: orient beach [Re: candj] #153161
01/22/2018 09:45 AM
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We're there typically twice a week and have seen no security yet


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Re: orient beach [Re: jeepers] #153261
01/22/2018 07:10 PM
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Thanks for sharing your vacation experiences. Happy to hear you are having a good time in spite of the circumstances.




Re: orient beach [Re: islandgem] #153264
01/22/2018 08:15 PM
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It's been a great trip. So many stories people are sharing. One week left. We feel a part of the island.
I'm happy to let everyone know there is lots available.

Re: orient beach [Re: merit] #153284
01/23/2018 01:25 AM
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I am very curious to know what is and isn't open on orient beach. 6 of us coming in June and I am wondering about the beach bars, restaraunt, etc. Our villa is in good shape and ready to go, but I haven't heard much else. June is still a ways away I know. Just wondering. Thanks everyone in advance.


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