I would have liked to experience the island long before I did. Seeing it in 1991 and many times since then has been an enlightening experience. Lot of changes, some good and some not so good.
I think even as far back as 1991 we paid $4 each for a beer on the beach at Mullet when I am sure the resort controlled the concessions. It sticks in my mind as we took turns buying beers at three places Junior stopped for us. It was Ronalee's dads turn to buy at Mullet and he about flipped at the price, especially since the beer was like $1 each elsewhere.
We have also noticed a dramatic increase in food prices over the years (just like here at home), especially the last 5 years or so.