Suzi,
This information is redunadant at this point since Nancy gave us an update on the situation in GC, but to answer your question: Yes, my friends were given a go ahead to return to the island for the holidays. Apparently many of the hotels are not yet in operation, but the property they have will be habitable for Christmas.
Shelley
Thanks for taking the time to respond Shelley - even if it was redundant. It just means that is one more source that verifies I may be visiting GC as planned.
Suzi