Melody - to answer your AI vs Non-AI question - we really liked it better. It did end up costing us more than a nice AI would have, but I still prefer the non-AI route. I loved being on Long Bay and really do like the smaller resorts; the AI's are all so big and impersonal. It's hard to explain, but it's so nice to not feel like you're being "herded". We didn't venture out much for meals, but we could have and probably will do more of that next trip. Not to mention, we never had an issue finding a chair on the beach which is an issue at some of the AI's and the beach, at CC at least, rarely feels crowded.

I wouldn't say that Catcha spoiled us for CC, we really enjoyed the grounds (they are beautiful) and our cottage. And yes, we did get refunded the price difference in the end. I would recommend CC to others, it's just not for us. I need somewhere I can sit outside at night without worrying about getting eaten alive and we're looking for somewhere with a bar that is a bit more lively. We're not the stay up all night and party type, but we do enjoy hanging out at the bar in the evening.