Barcelo Riviera Maya Questions

My wife and I plan to spend a week at this AI resort starting the end
of February, and I have the following questions for those who are
familiar with Barcelo; as well as opinions of the resort in general:

1. I understand that there are a few different theme nights for the
buffet dinners, such as seafood, chinese, etc. If so, in order to
avoid dinners at the a la carte restaurants on say the seafood night,
would like to know what those nights are. And what night is the
"Michael Jackson" look-alike show?

2. If you could spend only one day snorkeling at either Xel-Ha or Ya
Kul Lagoon which would you prefer? And can you buy food at Ya Kul or,
if not, is it ok to bring your own?

3. There is a little (tiny) island just (about 50 yards) off the
snorkel/boat pier, and I wonder if it is true what I heard that
swimmers/snorkelers are permitted to climb on it for rest and the
view?

4. And as a gerneral question, just ordered an Aquapac waterproof
camera case and would appreciate opinions of users.

Thanks much,
Gerry Simpson

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4. And as a gerneral question, just ordered an Aquapac waterproof
camera case and would appreciate opinions of users.
Thanks much,
Gerry Simpson

Gerry, with regard to the waterproof camera case you've ordered, you need to
be aware of one extremely important issue that can be a huge problem with
these cases: internal condensation. Sure, they'll keep the seawater OUT--
but when you put the camera into the case, then take it out in the hot sun,
you will see a blossoming of condensation inside the case. Turn on your
digital camera and try to use it, and the electrical impulses that fire the
camera's operations will fry the camera's interior.
I know. It cost me over $500 Cdn to have the entire circuit board replaced
on my camera after that happened to me in Cancun.
Don't use it.