awesome report, we have not been there for several years now We did did go 5 years in a row before my hubby started scuba diving. I am trying to get him to book for next summer and just take a ferry to Cozumel on the days he wants to scuba. I know exactly what you mean about not needing or wanting to leave the resort. I tell my friends about it they never really get it.
Unfortunatley most people who leave the pool for the day do not take their towels off the loungers. I would look for chaises with used bunches towels on them but no personal items...More than likely the people left for the day (might check with chaise neighbors if they have seen the chairs used in a while). Don't stress too much about it, a few drinks at the bar will make you forget about sitting anywhere else...
saving chairs is not supposed to happen but it does... so we accepted that and even started doing it.. but if they're not even going to be there for the day... OMG... *L*... they'll be lucky if their towels can be found. That's just plain rude *L*