Hey AugustMoon, welcome! We had only been on cruises before this January when we went to Ixtapa. You are going to love it! It is much more laid back and casual at the resort. the most stressful decision is "do I go to the pool or the beach today?" I cannot help with the rooms, we had a special deal on a suite before and will probably go with the oceanfront with balcony next time. Sled dog, can you help out with the rooms?
On the cruises, we enjoyed dressing up but at the resort, it's shorts and bathing suits all week. both are so much fun. Love your pictures of your horse, we have a paint mare (breeding stock) and a Belgian mare (my gentle giant)