thank all you guys for replies.. all were helpful. i don't know why i didn't think of this before.. we're traveling light, so i decided while traveling solo to stay at BS, then 2 nights with my friend at Catcha, and 2 with her at Xtabi Cliffside.. i am not a strong swimmer, so wondering about getting in water.. thinking coves at Xtabi might be calmer? is it usually calm enough to float around on a raft at Catcha?

p.s. Nicole let me know about your trip to Xtabi, and Tizzy, i love your TR but haven't finished it yet.. reminds me of my solo trips when i was your age!