Great video and the best I've seen of this resort. I've done this one as well as the Dian Bay over on Long Bay.
Half Moon was a very high end resort back in the day, that had residents such as Elton John and Eric Clapton I believe. It was one of the first resorts on the island but the sad thing is, I doubt it would have stood the test of time despite the the hurricane.
I was lucky enough to be drinking cocktails and so experiencing the resort, roughly 4 months prior to Luis hitting. The owners were a lovely couple but the truth is, it was showing signs of decline. We were staying at that time, at Trade Winds over on Dickinsons bay but more recently we stay at St James Club and The Verandah, both of which are far more "today" than the Half Moon ever could be. But it had a certain charm about it, being a bit "old school" which I like.
I've followed it's history over the years and there's all sorts of rumours such as the owners were under insured and scandals involving a certain Mr Allen Stanford and the Antiguan Government.
I still make a beeline for Half Moon bay when I'm over there as it really is one of the best (now deserted) beaches on the island. It's well worth a visit if you are lucky enough to visit this great island.
I'm probably going back over in July but I aim to do the Dian Bay resort in more depth as I only had a quick scan of it last time. if theres anything left of it. The great thing about these abandoned resorts is that access is never an issue.