06-11-2009, 07:43 AM
"A lot of local people, however, DO feel that it's their right to rip off rich folks"
I don’t know about ripping folks off, but I have lived on many islands and "destinations". The common thread is the locals realize that the engine of "our" little bit of paradise is driven by the guests dollar.
The goal of any island dweller in my opinion is that the guest return to his aircraft full of fond memories, and with the lightest wallet possible.
I have heard that expressed differently and over one too many cocktails actually suggested weighing them to see how much cash they were carrying however.
On an island:
How does one identify the tourist? .... They always want to know where the department store is
How does one indentify a local? - they are the ones in need of boat parts.
Aloha
I don’t know about ripping folks off, but I have lived on many islands and "destinations". The common thread is the locals realize that the engine of "our" little bit of paradise is driven by the guests dollar.
The goal of any island dweller in my opinion is that the guest return to his aircraft full of fond memories, and with the lightest wallet possible.
I have heard that expressed differently and over one too many cocktails actually suggested weighing them to see how much cash they were carrying however.
On an island:
How does one identify the tourist? .... They always want to know where the department store is
How does one indentify a local? - they are the ones in need of boat parts.
Aloha