1) Safety--Yes, but don't go back into the ruins of the resort
2) Beach bar, yes, the Perch, decent food, moderately ok toilets, chairs and umbrellas, certainly.
3) US dollars, certainly
4) No showers at the Perch. Not aware of any along Orient.
5) Taxi, yes, no Uber on SXM. I assume they will let you off at the Perch, not sure.

Enjoy!


Carol Hill