We returned last night after 11 wonderful days in the sun. The beach is bigger and better than it has ever been. They have been and still are rebuilding it. You might notice a couple of workers in the water pumping sand, but you have to look for them. Last year there was no beach, that is correct. This year it is superb. Your TA is behind with info. Enjoy your trip.
Suz and I spend our time on the beach. When we left on Oct 3rd - it was still there. There is probably about 30 ft more beach now than there used to be. As someone else posted, they are pumping sand onto the beach everyday still trying to make it better. They have planted a bunch of palm trees along the beach and are making a major effort for the beach people.