While I do not agree with those suggesting that it will take 3-5 years for the resorts and businesses to rebuild, I do remember that restoring the cruise ship visits to SXM took a very long time with past hurricanes. I think part of that was the lobbying and persuasion on the part of govt. to the cruise ship lines. There is tough competition for that business from other islands in the Caribbean. Certainly the unique offering of Orient Beach will help once it is rebuilt.