Just back from a week on island. A few comments about our trip:
LaPlaya was wonderful. Outstanding service. Exceeded our expectations.
Discount Car Rental was spot on. Met us when we stepped out of the airport and the car was in the parking lot. Returning we just pulled in front of the airport and they were waiting. Awesome!
Orient Beach was not very crowded and had lots of saragassum. Several tractors were clearing, but only for those beach bars that paid.
Club O section was mainly full every day. Front row taken by 10 am.
Great trip. Considering going back in late September.