Our first trip was way back in 1994. We stayed at the now defunct LeBelle Creole and I remember the oooh wowwing!! when we approached the cobblestoned courtyard to check-in. The groun ds and bell tower were beautiful. We rented a car and went to Mullet, Friars and Orient beaches. Ate at the lolos for lunch. Very basic back then. Alot less traffic and many loose dogs around even outside the casinos. Bought a week timeshare at the Sapphire and remember a large C/O beach there with jet skis for rent nextdoor. The NY Rangers hockey team won the cup and I watched at Lynettes place now closed. Lots of great memories. Rermember also how lovely Dawn beach area was too. Wife took off top 1st time. Have since been coming back and watched the island grow. There was if anybody remembers a building moratorium in place for years until recently. Now it is out of control. Preferthe Fr side prim arily now..Hope this sparks a few memories for others. Tim from Long Islnd