I think as expenses climb, the financial strata of BVI vacationers tightens, too. New fees ( environmental fee), higher fees ( air fares, TAXI fares, cruising tax, NPT, ferry fares and luggage fees, departure, moorings) and more get to nickel and dime people to death as well as make the islands and cruising less welcoming.

Oh, yeah, I know all very well that any tourist economy is the exact same way ( I live in one). Those who wish to find something else, will do so.