st.thomas vs st. croix
Sep 11th, 2017, 08:59 AM
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It may be insensitive, and hard to imagine, but some people may not even be aware of current weather events. If docks and airports are usable, tourists will bring money that is desperately needed for rebuilding. I suggest people also look for "working" vacations where they can do something to help local people without being a burden.
Sep 12th, 2017, 07:52 AM
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From the pictures I've seen, both STT and St John got pounded pretty good....a lot of damage. It looks as if just restoring power is going to take a while let alone clearing roads, and rebuilding the structures. I have not seen reports for the bigger hotels on STT yet. Either way, it will be quite a while to recover for this area. My thoughts and prayers are with the folks living this nightmare down there.
Sep 19th, 2017, 11:45 AM
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From what I can tell, most of the damage was done to wood-frame structures built prior to hurricanes Hugo and Marilyn. Most buildings since then, are cement/rebar and did amazingly well in the Cat 5. storm. It will take a while, but St Thomas and St John will recover.
Sep 23rd, 2017, 08:07 AM
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From it's Facebook page this morning and a couple of days ago:
The Buccaneer Hotel
Hello from St. Croix!
We are all safe and sound at The Buccaneer. The property fared well during the storm with minimal damage to infrastructure. At this time, the hotel is being used for relief personnel until the end of October so we can help our island rebuild.
We are encouraging guests who are scheduled to arrive before November to reschedule or cancel their trip with no hotel penalty.
Guests who wish to still come to the hotel should expect to see storm shutters still in place as we do not plan to take them down. We are serving food out of the Brass Parrot room buffet style and our scheduled Grotto restaurant and pool renovations will continue. Many of the local vendors will be closed as well as they clean up their respective businesses to open for season.
Once we are able to restore our hotel and St. Croix back to normal, than we will resume our efforts to support our neighboring islands.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding and look forward to welcoming you later this year!
The Buccaneer Hotel
September 20 at 10:56am ·
We are so happy to report that The Buccaneer has been spared of major damage after Hurricane Maria passed by St. Croix. Our guests and staff are safe and are currently enjoying lunch in the Brass Parrot. Thanks to everyone who reached out to us! #hurricanemaria #stcroix #thebuccaneer
The Buccaneer Hotel
Hello from St. Croix!
We are all safe and sound at The Buccaneer. The property fared well during the storm with minimal damage to infrastructure. At this time, the hotel is being used for relief personnel until the end of October so we can help our island rebuild.
We are encouraging guests who are scheduled to arrive before November to reschedule or cancel their trip with no hotel penalty.
Guests who wish to still come to the hotel should expect to see storm shutters still in place as we do not plan to take them down. We are serving food out of the Brass Parrot room buffet style and our scheduled Grotto restaurant and pool renovations will continue. Many of the local vendors will be closed as well as they clean up their respective businesses to open for season.
Once we are able to restore our hotel and St. Croix back to normal, than we will resume our efforts to support our neighboring islands.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding and look forward to welcoming you later this year!
The Buccaneer Hotel
September 20 at 10:56am ·
We are so happy to report that The Buccaneer has been spared of major damage after Hurricane Maria passed by St. Croix. Our guests and staff are safe and are currently enjoying lunch in the Brass Parrot. Thanks to everyone who reached out to us! #hurricanemaria #stcroix #thebuccaneer
Oct 10th, 2017, 06:59 AM
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STT, STX and STJ all have beautiful caribbean blue water (currently with sewage runoff and toxic leaks from sunken boats), white sandy beaches and DEVESTATED infrastructure at the moment.
These islands need some time to clean up, rebuild and find some normalcy before they can entertain the notion of tourists again.
These islands need some time to clean up, rebuild and find some normalcy before they can entertain the notion of tourists again.
Oct 10th, 2017, 08:41 AM
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Oct 11th, 2017, 02:22 AM
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Tpat— did you personally go and see yourself?
I for one saw how Turks and Caicos was “devastated” by both hurricanes in the media.
Just got back and Grace Bay is already back in business. You can’t even tell in the main hub that storms even went through.
And yet media is saying how bad everything is
Unless you have a first hand account specific to an island, the media sensationalized quite a bit. The water already looks clear and blue. Areas did fine
I for one saw how Turks and Caicos was “devastated” by both hurricanes in the media.
Just got back and Grace Bay is already back in business. You can’t even tell in the main hub that storms even went through.
And yet media is saying how bad everything is
Unless you have a first hand account specific to an island, the media sensationalized quite a bit. The water already looks clear and blue. Areas did fine
Oct 12th, 2017, 04:59 AM
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We have relatives on St Thomas. Devastated is not too strong a word. Both St Thomas and St John will need several months, minimum, before they are really able to handle tourists. They are working with the cruiselines to start by getting the main town up and running and the Magens Bay beach back to being able to handle cruise ship visitors. It will be a long road back.
