Journey to a HUGE Abandoned Caribbean Beach Resort

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  • @carolali8851
    @carolali8851 2 роки тому +133

    There are currently recovery workers staying at this hotel and they are trying to re open it. It's a gorgeous hotel so I'm pleased that they aren't going to tear it down.

    • @antumurikks4861
      @antumurikks4861 2 роки тому +2

      I hope they succees, looks wonderful place

    • @vortexgaming1023
      @vortexgaming1023 2 роки тому +2

      Are they still trying to reopen it? It doesn’t look like there’s many signs of life other than that room

  • @hollyfoulke
    @hollyfoulke 2 роки тому +26

    Hi! What a trip down memory lane! I’m a retired flight attendant. I met and dated the sales manager of this property when it was Wyndham in ‘99. I have some stories from that property 😜

    • @John_Wood_
      @John_Wood_ Рік тому +6

      I bet you do Holly, christened every room did you? 😃

  • @cynthiagramke7763
    @cynthiagramke7763 Рік тому +4

    I stayed at this resort 10 years ago. Unbelievable. When I saw the picture, I immediately recognized the resort. The pool areas were so beautiful, and the caves and bridges by the beach were outstanding. I hope it can be renovated successfully.

  • @chrisdistance5517
    @chrisdistance5517 2 роки тому +40

    I was there for a wedding in 2012! I recognized it from that sketchy bridge! So amazing seeing it like this but when i was there it was looking run down. Keep it up Bankz, I'm loving this

  • @AngelaSalatino1
    @AngelaSalatino1 2 роки тому +10

    What a beautiful resort. I hope it is refurbished for people to enjoy again. It was nice seeing you explore with your wife. You need to take her on more adventures. Thank you both.

  • @clairefunnell8481
    @clairefunnell8481 2 роки тому +37

    Beautiful resort. The lobby was really nice. Ocean views are just stunning. I'm glad to hear that the resort is being fixed up. Good news. I'd hate to see it rot. An excellent explore.

  • @violetj9229
    @violetj9229 2 роки тому +30

    Dude you go to the coolest places and your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed! 🏆🥇🏝

  • @sandyg3639
    @sandyg3639 2 роки тому +20

    What absolutely gorgeous views from the resort. It is sad to see it in such a state. Glad to hear that it is going to be restored. Thank you both. Hope you had a wonderful time.😍

  • @paulettebrown8076
    @paulettebrown8076 2 роки тому +8

    Thanks Mr. & Mrs. Bankz , it's a beautiful place, glad you are feeling better.

  • @jenniferbutcher8393
    @jenniferbutcher8393 2 роки тому +24

    As I sit here in Ohio, 19 degrees and snow on the ground, I'm thinking Thank You!!! Such an amazing place! Somewhere, it's warm and the sun is shining lol! And thank you for sharing part of your vacation with us 😊

    • @BigBankz
      @BigBankz  2 роки тому +4

      I totally understand that since I’m in Ohio as well I miss the warm weather haha thank you for joining in!

    • @Carolynne1960
      @Carolynne1960 2 роки тому

      I’m also in Ohio, a little bit south of Cleveland. This was so relaxing, so very beautiful!

    • @from1236
      @from1236 2 роки тому

      Atleast it will get back warm next week. I’m in Ohio too

    • @tinas7653
      @tinas7653 2 роки тому

      I'm from ohio, now in south Carolina. You have my sympathies.

    • @Carolynne1960
      @Carolynne1960 2 роки тому

      @@tinas7653, cold, snowy, cloudy …what’s not to love? 😂

  • @Retropiano
    @Retropiano 2 роки тому +6

    I stayed there around 20 years ago. The reason you see rooms that look like condos or apartments is because it was a timeshare (with an all inclusive food option). Some rooms were hotel units. Some were 2 or 3 bedroom units with kitchens. It did have an excellent view, but the food was substandard. The beach was barely getting used while I was there.

  • @dewroo7729
    @dewroo7729 2 роки тому +17

    Always love watching the explorations y'all do, had my fare share of exploring abandoned military installations in alaska

  • @karenrunaas3571
    @karenrunaas3571 Рік тому +1

    I love the blue and white makes it look very beachy.Thank u for the showing Mr. Bankz.love it.

  • @tiffanydeangelo8575
    @tiffanydeangelo8575 2 роки тому +50

    I worked here as the reservations manager in 2013, I really hope they fix it too. Kinda crazy to see a place I actually lived at for several months on your show.
    Edit: I’d like to add … love the show, it’s such a nice break from the stuff going on in the world. ☺️

  • @staceyporritt916
    @staceyporritt916 Рік тому +1

    We stayed at the resort in 2014. It was gorgeous and an amazing vacation! I had no idea it was abandoned. Thankful they are restoring it for others to enjoy.

  • @adventureinourrv2986
    @adventureinourrv2986 2 роки тому +12

    I worked at Sugarbay for 2 years. I worked there during the Hurricane Maria and Irma. The resort never reopened after that. It did house some emergency responders a few months after and possibly until 2020. This was one of the prettiest resorts on St Thomas and over 200 employees lost their jobs because the owners chose not to rebuild.

  • @vondathrower2572
    @vondathrower2572 2 роки тому +2

    The water is beautiful! This place is gorgeous and if they would fix it up! Omg!!

  • @silviadias7791
    @silviadias7791 2 роки тому +11

    Gorgeous drone footage! I'd love to go swimming there! I'm glad to know they are renovating the property.

  • @contessalouannec8064
    @contessalouannec8064 2 роки тому +2

    WOW is right. Time to bring it back. It needs a lot of work. as beautiful as it is. Watch out when a storm comes. Nice lobby. Thank You for sharing. Stay safe.

  • @susanpugh5265
    @susanpugh5265 9 місяців тому

    Such a wonderful view! It's gorgeous! Glad they're restoring this! Thank you so much!

  • @ellen6229
    @ellen6229 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video, Thank You So much , and Thank You to Your Beautiful Wife for joining You on this Adventure, Enjoy the rest of your trip 😊🙏 Maybe you can return when it has been All renovated 😊

  • @paulinepitts657
    @paulinepitts657 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely Beautiful Palace not a hotel. Love the beaches and the water is the same color as the sky. Magnificent!!!

  • @pslyarnbarn
    @pslyarnbarn Рік тому +1

    Rewatching this episode because I love my island home, once a Virgin Islander- always a Virgin Islander.

  • @janekramer3639
    @janekramer3639 2 роки тому +5

    This was so beautiful glad they are fixing it up. There is another abandoned resort to the left of point pleasant would love to see an explore of

  • @Xenthera
    @Xenthera 2 роки тому +3

    Stayed there when I was 16 in 2011. Was my first and still only Caribbean resort so it hurts to see it like this. Played piano for the dinner crowd up in the lobby area where the restaurant overlooked the ocean. So sad.

  • @ashleyfriedrich9856
    @ashleyfriedrich9856 2 роки тому +3

    Those views are breath taking. Thanks for sharing

  • @jenniferking7344
    @jenniferking7344 Рік тому +1

    My husband and i honeymooned here in 2002. I hope they rebuild and reopen it soon.

  • @ritasmith9553
    @ritasmith9553 2 роки тому +1

    Lakota, love, your little face is cooked! Great show, Mr. Big! Nice visit to the islands. Hope they can recover this place. Love all those pools and the beach!

  • @barbaraellis5654
    @barbaraellis5654 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for showing us this beautiful place I love the ocean view!

  • @anitaheaton-sherling804
    @anitaheaton-sherling804 2 роки тому +2

    One of the best videos you've ever done! Loved it!

  • @Kara.Cargill
    @Kara.Cargill 2 роки тому +10

    Wow I read they're trying to reopen the place. I'd love to see what it looked like before the hurricane. And how it will look after

  • @itsrickdawg
    @itsrickdawg 2 роки тому +2

    I stayed here back in like 2008 and had a BLAST. Sad to see and hear that this place closed down, but hopefully they are able to clean it up and re-open it!

  • @KarynnLynn
    @KarynnLynn 2 роки тому +9

    You guys! This was so fun. I just smiled through the whole thing. Those views were spectacular. This resort must have been exceptional before the hurricane. So brave of you to go exploring in another country on your vacation. Thank you for sharing this one. Stay safe, stay blessed.

    • @cathysupp9493
      @cathysupp9493 2 роки тому +1

      The US Virgin Islands
      Not another country

  • @NighthawkCarbine
    @NighthawkCarbine 2 роки тому +6

    I vacationed there for 2 weeks a couple of years before the hurricane hit. Hopefully some company can come in and restore it to its previous grandeur

  • @doubtingkathryn4807
    @doubtingkathryn4807 Рік тому

    Yall I am so so happy for you that you got to go there!! It's gorgeous, yall are gorgeous!!! Much love.

  • @KristineS73
    @KristineS73 2 роки тому +4

    What a great adventure to do while having a nice cruise too! Loved this explore def one of a kind place. Perfect prime real estate as well! Thanks for sharing! Watching from sunny Florida!

    • @BigBankz
      @BigBankz  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @BIGGER_RED
    @BIGGER_RED 2 роки тому +3

    You definitely put a lot of work into these videos for us. Thank you!! 🚩

  • @renegholston3591
    @renegholston3591 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this, amazing. I hope you and your wife had a great time! So cool.

  • @KarenO923
    @KarenO923 Рік тому

    That use to be such a beautiful resort, stayed there several times , they also had a nice casino inside. also stayed at Marriott’s Frenchman’s reef on the other side of the Island. That hotel got hit hard from the back to back hurricanes…thank goodness I had trip insurance on that. Glad they renovated it such a beautiful and my favorite little piece of paradise.

  • @melaniesheaadams5863
    @melaniesheaadams5863 2 роки тому +4

    Hey Big Bankz 🐚🐠 This is amazing, my favorite one yet. What a beautiful paradise. Good to hear it's being renovated! Your videos keep getting better and very professional.! Thanks for sharing your adventures! You and your wife be safe 🐚 Happy travels 🧳🌻

  • @dawnwheeler2649
    @dawnwheeler2649 Рік тому +1

    I went there some years back and it was beautiful !! Hope it can g be e made beautiful again

  • @robynvandergrift8360
    @robynvandergrift8360 2 роки тому +3

    Great explore!! It must have been hot, and I admire the journey you had to take get there.

  • @CoffeeBreakswithBri
    @CoffeeBreakswithBri 2 роки тому +1

    That resort looks like a dream - especially that pool with the swim-up bar. I hope you guys had fun! The weather looked beautiful.

  • @dianegiovanniello4673
    @dianegiovanniello4673 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for posting this abandoned resort and surrounding area. I could have fun exploring this area 😀⭐️

  • @LisaW802
    @LisaW802 2 роки тому +1

    Love it!!! ❤️. I hope they are able to renovate and re open. I wouldn't mind going there 🤗🤗🤗 The views were Fabulous. Thanks for sharing....

  • @carlmcclain6934
    @carlmcclain6934 Рік тому +2

    Just a wonderful video! I so enjoy watching y’all, and living vicariously through the lens of your camera! You’ve got the BEST job ever! My favorite videos though are the ones where y’all visit abandoned homes...especially the old mansions. I live in the Deep South, Alabama to be specific. I’d love to see y’all explore some of the abandoned plantations and old antebellum mansions that remain down here. Thanks so much for your amazing channel.

  • @user-iamRobinV68
    @user-iamRobinV68 2 роки тому +3

    Damn you were brave with those stairs! Great explore! Love it 🥰🥰🥰

  • @cyndiduvall5095
    @cyndiduvall5095 Рік тому +1

    I have been on a cruise on the Caribbean and loved the weather of 80 degrees compared to our 25 degrees in Illinois at the time this was in 1995, January 13-15.

  • @Pallapappencjckckx
    @Pallapappencjckckx Рік тому +1

    Its the Sugar Bay Resort and Spa (East End, St. Thomas) 6500 Estate VI U.S., St Thomas 00802, Amerikanische Jungferninseln

  • @donnaelkins186
    @donnaelkins186 2 роки тому +2

    Wow what a place. Another awesome video.

  • @jenniferlumbra3853
    @jenniferlumbra3853 2 роки тому +2

    What a beautiful place and location. I really hope someone will buy it to fix it all up. It seems like such a waste to take it down. Great explore! Enjoy your time there.

    • @BigBankz
      @BigBankz  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @lotusdolphin
    @lotusdolphin 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent Vlog! The views of the Bay were just breathtaking. I’m glad they’re going to refurbish it and get it back up and running again. Only one note to add. I’m really worried about your Health Carter. Your breathing is so heavy. Just another mother and grandmother worrying about your health. 🤟🏻💜😎🍀🇺🇸🇺🇦🕊

  • @h_williams1221
    @h_williams1221 2 роки тому +2

    Would’ve loved a much longer video! Sooooo beautiful! 🌊☀️

  • @apocyldoomer
    @apocyldoomer Рік тому

    Nice calming blue water, great views, looked like a fantastic Resort to stay at, prolly wouldn’t want to leave, Ha, to the next.

  • @tabitha1711
    @tabitha1711 2 роки тому +1

    I stayed here in 2002-2003 absolutely stunning resort!!

  • @joshrussell3341
    @joshrussell3341 2 роки тому +146

    To the person reading this, you’re absolutely amazing and wonderful! God is SO great! God is SO real!! God bless you!!! God bless everyone!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @iliannasmith2607
    @iliannasmith2607 Рік тому

    We spent our anniversary here in 2012. Watching this brought back so many memories.

  • @ashleyltm
    @ashleyltm Рік тому

    We went to St Thomas last summer and I wanted to explore this resort so bad! I’m so glad you got to see it!

  • @lindadiaz3268
    @lindadiaz3268 Рік тому

    What a beautiful resort, just love everything about it 😎👍 you did well grasshopper 😅

  • @litaheffley6990
    @litaheffley6990 Рік тому +1

    Always great 👍 video bigbankz awesome 👌

  • @siouxgirl2703
    @siouxgirl2703 2 роки тому +1

    💜🐷💜 I love the Caribbean. Been there a few times. Nowhere better. Last time we were in Nassau my boyfriend bought a timeshare thru Wyndham. The people down there are also amazing.

  • @GenXfrom75
    @GenXfrom75 9 місяців тому +1

    So happy it’s being revived! ❤

  • @sometimesnevernot
    @sometimesnevernot Рік тому

    This reminds me of the liminal space pool video that just goes on and on. Amazing

  • @kludz007
    @kludz007 2 роки тому +1

    I totally stayed there during the new year millennium. It was so nice back then...

  • @beatehofmann9022
    @beatehofmann9022 2 роки тому

    WOW🤩what a beautiful beach and the water so blue and clear,amazing!The resort is awesome.Thank you sharing!!!Greetings from Germany🙂

  • @hailboognish81
    @hailboognish81 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve stayed at the resort you walked through to get to sugar beach multiple times and always wondered what that swanky place on the hill looked like from the inside 😝 that itty bitty sugar beach… it is the best beach in the world. 😁

  • @Grimmarox
    @Grimmarox 2 роки тому

    Not as much damage as I was thinking.
    The scenery is 💯!
    Definitely people have come and gone. Some have probably stayed longer than other's but who could blame them.
    Thank you for the inside.

  • @danasmith604
    @danasmith604 2 роки тому

    Such a beautiful place with the beaches and ocean. Awesome resort and I’m so glad they are saving it! Awesome video bigbankz!

  • @mikefitchNYC1971
    @mikefitchNYC1971 2 роки тому

    I love this exploration! The opening is like a movie. Awesome job!

  • @lindalewis8064
    @lindalewis8064 2 роки тому

    So glad this is being restored.

  • @sherryh9038
    @sherryh9038 2 роки тому

    I enjoy watching your explorations! They are so amazing. This place has amazing views. Water is beautiful so gorgeous.

  • @mutatedsilverunicorn
    @mutatedsilverunicorn 2 роки тому +4

    I am glad that his abandoned location has a possible good ending in sight! ^_^ I wonder if that one room was one of the staff that worked there and they rented a room like an apartment?
    It looks beautiful there!
    Side note: Vans survive almost everything. Mine got soaked and took DAYS to dry, but they still held up. haha

  • @johnwells3320
    @johnwells3320 7 місяців тому

    All the energy it takes to get there I would’ve hoped to see you take a picture from the top floor to see that view

  • @marywilliams3570
    @marywilliams3570 2 роки тому

    Wow that water looks so amazing. Excellent video and I hope you enjoyed your stay in the Caribbean. 🙂

  • @kevinmccallister247
    @kevinmccallister247 2 роки тому +1

    This is a lot of dedication! I wouldn’t walk around in wet shoes for nobody

  • @miasfunfamily4896
    @miasfunfamily4896 2 роки тому +1

    Wow the view is so beautiful

  • @vickie6662
    @vickie6662 Рік тому

    Best snorkeling is VI. Love it.

  • @blyt5046
    @blyt5046 2 роки тому

    thanks for this, amazing you had to go on a cruise ship to get there so cool and the views from the rooms. also that bar

  • @PatHeffling
    @PatHeffling Рік тому

    Stayed there twice in the last 15 years, once for a wedding. So sad to see it like that. Hopefully it can be renovated and reopened again.

  • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
    @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS 2 роки тому +1

    Wow this place is huge nice find and explore cheers KC Cradle Mountain Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸🇺🇸😎🙂✌👍

  • @pazcampegli6241
    @pazcampegli6241 2 роки тому

    I found you on tiktok, and from there i watched all your videos. I love this!

  • @bernimiranda4424
    @bernimiranda4424 2 роки тому

    Got here late , but I sooo love all your exploring , this place is absolutely breathtaking wish I was there .Big Bankz keep them coming .🤗👏🇵🇷

  • @jomama5186
    @jomama5186 2 роки тому

    Wow its massive. Would sure be nice to see it full of life and thriving !

  • @pshycomike
    @pshycomike 2 роки тому +2

    your liven the dream brother ! u da man !

  • @TOBYH
    @TOBYH 2 роки тому +3

    IT REALLY DOESN'T LOOK LIKE IT WOULD TAKE THAT MUCH TO GET IT BACK IN WORKING ORDER, UPGRADE THE ROOMS, LOOKS LIKE THE EXTERIOR PAINT HELD UP WELL, NOT REALLY MUCH DAMAGE AT ALL, WILL BE BEAUTIFUL UPON COMPLETION. GO BACK LATER WHEN IT'S DONE AND STAY THERE!

  • @judyworden582
    @judyworden582 2 роки тому

    I would think they had to leave quickly bc of the hurricane 🌀 and never came back for anytthing!!
    By the way I just love you both, ur the cutest couple. You remind me alot of my grandson. 👍

  • @stephaniedayton
    @stephaniedayton 6 місяців тому

    My husband and I honeymooned here in 1999. I read that it had closed because of the hurricane. It was a beautiful resort and I hope it can reopen again.

  • @bandit4true
    @bandit4true 2 роки тому +3

    It was recently announced in the virgin islands media that this particular property was sold. Not sure what the new owners have in mind for the property.

  • @angelhelp6819
    @angelhelp6819 2 роки тому

    Good afternoon I like your video on the Caribbean resort it's very excellent keep doing them it's very nice

  • @sandih9084
    @sandih9084 2 роки тому +1

    I could definitely live there, beautiful 💕

  • @debbiemarie1180
    @debbiemarie1180 2 роки тому

    Looking forward to seeing this! 🙂

  • @urbex...beyondtheentry2536
    @urbex...beyondtheentry2536 2 роки тому +1

    Pretty interesting exploration...stunning tropical views as well...✌🏻

  • @maxcflanagan
    @maxcflanagan 2 роки тому +1

    We stayed at the resort next door back in the fall of 2020 and we toured it while there. They had a wedding dress hanging up on the second floor of the main lobby. Makes you wonder who’s dress that was and if their wedding was cancelled/postponed; very sad…

  • @Ayeitsemily_0095
    @Ayeitsemily_0095 2 роки тому +1

    Extraordinary view 😮

  • @marybethmooney7490
    @marybethmooney7490 2 роки тому

    Great find!!! Enjoy your vacay time now 🏝

  • @lisakain4414
    @lisakain4414 9 місяців тому

    So glad its being reopened

  • @karenshawn8406
    @karenshawn8406 2 роки тому +1

    That lobby looked like it was newly painted. Maybe they are fixing it up to open. To good a destination not to open it up again. Thanks for the tour. lean on God

  • @marandakind3880
    @marandakind3880 2 роки тому

    Cool! Thanks for the tour.

  • @danielle09675
    @danielle09675 2 роки тому

    Awesome 👏 👏 Mother Nature 😩☺️

  • @hotord205
    @hotord205 2 роки тому

    This place is amazing 🤩thanks for your nice video 👍👍