We hit Bourbon Beach once last trip and it was a good time. I have read a lot of negative remarks about being bugged and this and that, but we didn't have a problem. We ate dinner ate a table and just stayed at the table to watch the music so maybe that helped. We did have one fella come over to the table and try the "Hey remember me, I know you, buy me a beer its my birthday." trick. That was the only person who even talked to us. I will defiantly go again if I can stay up that late!
Oh and Negril has kind of taken the place of Vegas over the last few years for me. I prefer the slower pace and more relaxed environment. I also prefer that there is always a 100% of drunken enjoyment and it doesn't matter whether you bet on black or red!