Yes, I generally do book a year in advance. Even looking a year in advance, I wasn't able to book for June next year because the whole resort is booked out for a wedding, but I am usually able to go when I want.

Depending on how high the sand is, there are 3 or 4 steps usually down to the sand. As I said in my report, I personally don't spend that much time on the sand anymore anyway. I just love being there and seeing nothing but ocean. Others have a different mindset.