We were in a similar situation, we just finished our fourth charter, last charter being in 2000. We loved it as much in 2015 as we did back in the 90s.
Above all, the people of the BVI are still as warm and welcoming as ever that much as not changed!
Punch list that I noted along the way....
More moorings at more anchorages
Many red-lined areas are no longer red-lined by Sunsail (e.g. Anagada)
Credit cards are accepted broadly only a few cash-only places still exist
Mooring fees still predominantly cash-only, unless paid onshore
White Bay was biggest surprise very busy especially with day trippers coming over on chartered center consoles. Last time we were down (January, 2000), Soggy was still a self-serve bar when the tender stepped away for a couple hours. Beach now is lined with a number of bars and beach chairs, etc.
Willy-T Appears to be same paint job as back in 2000! Not too much has changed.
Greater provisioning options much better than the Ample Hamper in the West End back in 2000. Also, you can provision at a multitude of islands. JVD has a great market.
Power mega-yachts are plentiful at many of the anchorages, especially North Sound, JVD and Norman Island. Does not add too many people, but changes the visual landscape.
Cats are the predominant vessel. AC is the norm on virtually all vessels.
Fiberglass dinghies replaced by inflatables (big plus for our crew)
Boat side garbage pick-up and ice purchase (big plus)
Island time is hard to find. Majority of operations now run very efficiently. There are a few hold-outs of island time, but majority have upscaled their service.
Dining options plentiful and upscaled (prices, however, seem similar). Credit cards accepted everywhere.
Dining reservations needed to get a table whereas in 2000 reservations required to guarantee the restaurant would buy enough food for the night.
Better navigational markers especially north south, heading through north cut between BYEC and Saba
Clear water, great snorkeling, awesome painkillers, cold carib and good local vibe all unchanged.
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