Alamanda is a good place for a first visit. If you really want to try the nude beach then Club O is a wonderful experience. The folks staying there are just unbelievably nice. Esmeralda is nice though pricey. Do get a car--its just good to have it though I drive very little at night, I do use my verizon phone there though its like $4 a minute. Taxis are too expensive from the Orient Beach area. If you have any specific questions I would be happy to answer via email or private message. It will be a wonderfuk trip