The following article will discuss the current state of many of the beaches after Hurricane Irma.

MULLET BAY

Mullet Beach is still the hopping beach it has always been. There are two different areas to rent beach chairs and umbrellas. The bars are no longer standing, however, you can still purchase drinks and food at different tents set up. The water is clear and the beach is clean. A great place for an adventurous afternoon.

BAIE LONGUE

Baie Longue Beach has become an incredibly private spot. It’s rare to see too many people here. The beach is clean and the water is beautiful. An excellent place for those who enjoy taking long walks, especially around the sunset hour. Baie Longue Beach House located directly on this beach and is available.

PLUM BAY

Plum Bay is still the private getaway it has always been. With clean white sand and warm crystal clear water. The water can get a little rough at certain times, but this will bring surfers which is a thrill to watch.

CUPECOY BEACH

Cupecoy Beach is located directly across from Porto Cupecoy and those who stay at Porto Cupecoy will want to go for an easy to access, walkable beach. There is a tiny beach bar here called Cupecoy Beach Bar for happy hour and to watch the sunset. It’s an excellent spot.

MAHO BEACH

Maho Beach has the world famous landing zone! It’s a thrill to experience. The only difference here is the number of planes coming in for a landing. Besides that, Driftwood Boat Bar is up and running as well as Sunset Bar & Grill. Dunes Casino is also open and ready for anyone who wishes to gamble.

ORIENT BEACH

Orient Bay beach has changed. At the moment the restaurants and beach bars aren’t up and running. The beach is quite a site to see though. It’s absolutely huge. Many people who have been on the island for 30+ years are saying it looks like the beach they remember upon first arriving in SXM. The seaweed should be cleaned up soon as the bars are rebuilding and we believe it will be cleaned up soon!
Bikini Beach will be opening this week (June 20th). The below pictures was taken at the end of May and since then, they have made huge progress.

Orient Beach Village is open and has some incredible spots to drink and get dinner. A new location is Sao: Asian Factory. This restaurant has some amazing sushi and a great vibe.

Overall the beaches are all looking great! The water has never looked so blue.
They are available for those who want to lay out and get some rays.

Is there a beach we didn’t cover that you have questions about? Leave it in the comments!

After Hurricane Irma, many places were badly damaged. But one place stood tall and walked away, for the most part, unscathed.

PORTO CUPECOY

Porto Cupecoy is a wonderful residence which has everything a traveler could need. A grocery store, numerous restaurants, tennis courts, fitness center, and community pool. Since the hurricane, it has been more popular than ever with the restaurants filling up and live music playing at night.

There are numerous restaurants open in the promenade. Rendevous Lounge is a great spot for all meals of the day. And an excellent spot for happy hour drinks. Mario’s is a bistro with wonderful food and a perfect location looking over the Marina. At night it comes alive with lots of outdoor seating and energy.

The community pool is a wonderful spot to cool off. Each side of the pool gradually gets deeper for easy entrance. The deepest the pool gets is at the center at 4.5 feet. Great place for the entire family.

Looking for something to do without having to go too far? Try the free outdoor movie nights. It’s fun for the entire family. Sit next to the marina while feeling the ocean breeze. The most recent movie night played “The Greatest Showman.” Purchase food to-go from one of the restaurants and enjoy the movie.

One of the added benefits of staying at Porto Cupecoy is the beach is directly across the street and can be easily accessed. And, it’s right behind our Dutch side office! This beach is small and the water is calm. You can even view the beautiful white stone cliffs going toward Maho. Right above the beach is Cupecoy Beach Bar where you can get ice cold beers for $2 or any drink of your choice. This is a gorgeous spot to watch the sunset (as seen below)