CaribJoe, I will tell you that on our last day at Divi in February, there was a TON of sargassum in the water. First time we have ever seen it.
I have checked with some folks down there and they tell me that it has not returned (YAY!)

We went to Mullet for the first time two trips ago arriving by boat. We did like it but at that time (during Covid) it was quiet. However, we have seen the problems with getting there. Plus, as a former golfer, I feel guilty walking across a golf course to get to the beach (no matter the state of said golf course).
I don't like Orient for so many reasons but seaweed and larger waves are two of them. I don't like having to be on high alert going into the water!