I'm having a blast , seriously. Played through a sim year-and-a-half, fully restored Mua Pel'am, earned loads of money fishing (40 types of fish, and not leaving the islands!) and collecting seashells/treasures, expanded/upgraded the starter house, became a mermaid, and just NOW started to venture outside Sulani.
I haven't even tried the new career yet, and only did one odd job, not even visited all places. The world is really gorgeous. It is a very relaxing place, very welcoming. Although, maybe the townies feel a bit TOO welcome....My house IS apparently THEIR house also :p
I do miss reggae music, and perhaps a new dance for the island radio station. It just doesn't look right with the regular dancing to that music. There are some other small hic-ups too, that makes me not give it a solid 10.