I have for may years been a frequent visitor of your beautiful island. I visit on the average twice a year . My wife and I made it our second home, with hopes to someday retire their. We did not just happen to visit it was someplace my parents got me hooked on. They were one of the original Pelican owners. I guess we can say we have seen many changes through the years , some positive and some not so much. We saw the previous issues with the resort industry (i.e.. Pelican, Maho) and figured we had learned .
The island of St. Marteen has had ample time to figure out the resort timeshare industry if it truly cared about tourism . I am utterly disgusted by the fact that island government and its officials would continue allow these corrupt practices to continue. Why your officials would allow this to happen is beyond me, it appears the corruption runs deep. They should have never allowed the foreclosure to occur, yet they did. The implications of this sale are far more reaching than believe they could have even imagined. I along with thousands of owners are soured, not only by the actions of the corrupt involved, but by the island itself. How can tourism flourish in such an area. It appears now that not only the owners will suffer, but so too will the employees. They have a plan for the employees also, don't be naive. Someone needs to step in and make this right for all. DURING THESE DIFFICULT ECONOMIC TIMES WORLD WIDE WE MUST REALIZE THE IMPLICATIONS THESE DECISIONS HAVE AND HOW FAR REACHING THEY ARE. I believe there are enough people who don't think timeshares work and your investment is not safe in another country. I thought the island of St. Marteen was better than that.
I would like to believe that all is well in the would and all things will turn out right, but I am skeptical. You must review the actions of all involved and make this right. It will not only effect your people, but thousand who for decades have made and enjoyed their home away from home. I feel it is time to find a new FRIENDLY vacation destination.
Donna Marie Realty