Here's a photo I took today during a hike up Pic Paradis. The residential towers of Cupecoy are in the distance, forming a little Miami. (At the far right of the photo you can see the Blue Mall -- now the "Blue Residence" -- and the newest concrete towers that are still under construction.) Baie Nettle is in the foreground.
Cupecoy has changed a lot with all the new towers.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I for one was sick of looking at the Mullet ruins and being afraid of that area at night. The Ocean Club is a stark reminder of what was a short time ago.
I disagree. We enjoyed the area and our stay in Mullet Bay at The Fourteen. St. Martin is obviously a popular destination drawing many first time and returning visitors. New developments of various size and design provide investment, employment and choice of accommodation to island residents and visitors alike. In my home city I prefer the more efficient use of high rise development over the car dependent suburban sprawl of the typical North American city.
The problem with SXM is the infrastructure. It can barely handle the situation now. Add more cars, more people, etc. and the problem magnifies.
