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Re: Sargassum on Orient
[Re: KGB]
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02/02/2023 03:21 PM
02/02/2023 03:21 PM
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Whenever Orient has seaweed, normally Dawn Beach is very bad also. Usually it's not bad on the other side of the island, like Mullet and Simpson Bay.
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Re: Sargassum on Orient
[Re: murphycpcu]
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02/02/2023 05:35 PM
02/02/2023 05:35 PM
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I will probably take arrows for this but I have never understood why Orient is so wildly popular with the seaweed and the almost constant wind. I also think it is not as picturesque as many others beached on the island. Now if the clothing optional aspect is the key I get it and I do enjoy the food but we are happy with the many other beaches and it is a bonus that the cruisers are not on most of the other beaches as well.
Just one person's opinion. I totally agree with you. I rarely go to Orient, except for Coco Beach.
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Re: Sargassum on Orient
[Re: murphycpcu]
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02/02/2023 06:36 PM
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I will probably take arrows for this but I have never understood why Orient is so wildly popular with the seaweed and the almost constant wind. I also think it is not as picturesque as many others beached on the island. Now if the clothing optional aspect is the key I get it and I do enjoy the food but we are happy with the many other beaches and it is a bonus that the cruisers are not on most of the other beaches as well.
Just one person's opinion. My sentiments too.
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Re: Sargassum on Orient
[Re: murphycpcu]
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02/02/2023 07:44 PM
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Many of us here have over 30 years of fond memories of Orient. Some c/o, certainly, but many not. It remains one of the premier beaches on SXM, for good reason.
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Re: Sargassum on Orient
[Re: jazzgal]
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02/02/2023 09:18 PM
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I think there are a lot of us that aren’t all that crazy about OB. Forty+ years ago it was an incredible beach spot but to me the over development destroyed what was one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Back then it was sun, sand and sea-grape - so beautiful!! 😊😊
Respectfully,
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Re: Sargassum on Orient
[Re: 280z1977]
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02/02/2023 10:16 PM
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I've been to Orient, Friar's Bay, Grand Case, and Pinel. Which beaches are better? Thanks! Our favorite is Pinel. Not as easy to get there compared to the others listed but always great sand and no seaweed.
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Re: Sargassum on Orient
[Re: jazzgal]
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02/03/2023 08:35 AM
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Trust me, the restaurant/beach owners don't want to see this anymore than we do! They get there guys out there before the big rush!! I like to get to Orient early, I watch these guys and the tractors start working the beach! It's a real problem, but there isn't anything that can be done about it, except rake two three times a day! Once they can figure out how to stop it from South America, then we should see the last of it! Until then, the guys have to keep on raking! SMH
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: Sargassum on Orient
[Re: JohnB]
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02/04/2023 09:49 AM
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That pic looks exactly where we stayed last week. Villa Flamingo!
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