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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
[Re: gotaluvit]
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11/17/2017 07:04 PM
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First of all, it is NOT the single most important spot on the island.
There have been lots of reports, basically a lot of damage. Beach appears to be decent but not a lot of places to stay or eat at the present time. Extensive damage up and down the beach.
J.D.
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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11/17/2017 08:13 PM
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ruralcarrier said: First of all, it is NOT the single most important spot on the island.
There have been lots of reports, basically a lot of damage. Beach appears to be decent but not a lot of places to stay or eat at the present time. Extensive damage up and down the beach. I agree with you on all counts. With specific regard to Orient Beach, there is government to deal with and apparently a lot of specifics with regard to rebuilding. Says one who knew it before it was developed to what most recent visitors know it to be, some of us really don’t care if it takes forever. Count me with that group. But at the same time, I understand what so many are missing and I think the factors for lack of rapid redevelopment all seem to be based upon dollars. I’m sure it will come back eventually. Patience, Pilgrims..... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
[Re: gotaluvit]
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11/17/2017 08:58 PM
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It appears there are significant issues with regard to rebuilding on Orient, with the government. I guess that's why we don't hear much from Orient. Hopefully there will be more news soon.
Carol Hill
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
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11/18/2017 06:58 AM
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Been there twice this past week. The beach is beautiful and empty. The surrounding area has been cleaned of debris but is otherwise untouched. I think it will be some time IF EVER before anyone is allowed to build there again.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
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11/18/2017 09:39 AM
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Although I'm not certain of it, as I understand, the 'Five Stars' have an AOT and they are exempt from the not building close to the water line, so I THINK they should be able to rebuild.
Carol Hill
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
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11/18/2017 10:42 AM
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That may be true. At the present time the only things open, and only on weekend I think, are the little thing we are calling the Perch and not on the beach but almost is Alamanda Kitchen.
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
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11/18/2017 05:42 PM
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sxmmartini said: Rdv à partir de 8h pour nettoyer la plage d'Orient Bay, en commençant par le Sud (côté Club Orient / Papagayo) et en remontant autant que possible. Même organisation que d'habitude; Prévoir gants, baskets, casquettes, de l'eau et des sacs poubelles. Si possible, également des sécateurs ou couteaux pour enlever ce qui est pris dans les végétaux.
Appointment from 8 am to clean the Orient Bay beach, starting from the South (Club Orient / Papagayo side) and going up as far as possible. Same organization as usual; Provide gloves, sneakers, caps, water and trash bags. If possible, also pruning shears or knives to remove what is caught in the plants.
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
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11/19/2017 06:34 AM
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OP asked about Orient Beach, so I did not include the village.
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
[Re: gotaluvit]
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11/20/2017 12:21 PM
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I'm glad you said arguably. It's the most important to us, as that's where we stay, spend most of our time, and eat most of our meals. Of course, others feel differently.
I'm going where the weather suits my clothes.
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
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11/28/2017 04:46 AM
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They've been renting for several weeks already. Not many takers, but they are available. Only on weekends far as we can tell.
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
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11/28/2017 09:43 AM
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Hope so for the folks trying to make a living. For us, we're enjoying the solitude and will disappear once the crowds return.
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
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11/30/2017 09:10 AM
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Correct. After most initial reports indicated most everything was "gone", I was surprised at how much was still standing.
J.D.
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
[Re: Modi]
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11/30/2017 10:56 AM
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I am sure an up close and personal view would show much more damage. My point was, like with many other places on the island, the initial reports of a place being totally "gone" were inaccurate.
J.D.
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
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11/30/2017 01:11 PM
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Yes, there were reports that Beachside Villas was 'gone'. Incorrect. They are actually open now with a few units, expect to have all units available by around March 1. Mary's Boon was reportedly 'gone'. Incorrect. Mary's Boon is open already with almost all their units, less a couple of units that were in fact destroyed. I haven't seen any other pictures of Club Orient recently, so I assume that the aerial pictures are deceptive, as far as how it actually looks and the actual condition of the individual units. And I don't remember the layout well enough, but I think the beachfront units are just 'gone', so that much is correct.
Carol Hill
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Re: Why no Reports from Orient Beach?
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11/30/2017 02:01 PM
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The best I can tell from the drone images and other images I have seen show Club O's Beach Chalets to all appear to be standing, all of the Garden Chalets appear to be standing, about four of the nine Waterfront Chalets appear to be still standing, only two of the 15 Mini-Suite buildings are standing and all 17 the Studio buildings are indeed gone. Edited to add that all of the Mini-Suite Deluxe buildings appear to be standing.
Last edited by thesimpsons; 11/30/2017 02:08 PM.
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