We have stayed at Esmeralda 5 times beginning in 2000, including last year in June. We have never had a problem with a room. The crowd is usually a mix of U.S. and Europeans, with a few Canadians. Not many very young people, and few children. The beach is quiet because most cruise people gravitate to the middle of the beach and the Club O end. The Astrolabe is one of the best restaurants on the island, but we always walk the beach early and have breakfast other than the continental breakfast that is included with the room. Aw man, this has me thinking of the croissants at Yellow Sub and the ribs at Pedro's.