After a few glasses of wine, I will attempt to answer your questions from our experience... I believe you can see the reef from CC and the people although nice and very laid back were slightly different as a whole from AC. Cant put my finger on it. Maybe not quite as trained in tourism??? I did however love the island and would return over & over again. I was especially impressed with the hopsitality of Rasta Pasta. Dont forget to visit "The Split" and hang out at The Lazy Lizard". Rent a bike & tour the island. Enjoy~Lori