On 5/28/2012 3:56 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:

Those stores have ruined Alaska and the Caribbean. I remember stopping
at some of the Caribbean Islands in the late 80's and early 90's and
they were wonderful. Now they are little more than water sports and
shopping centers. Sad.

The only reason the Caribbean went this route is because the cruisers
wanted it. A shrewd businessperson does what the public wants. Cruisers
go to the Caribbean because they think they are going to make a killing on
cheap diamonds, emeralds and watches. This is what the Caribbean has become
known for. They are just doing what we cruisers are demanding.