Thanks, Rob! I knew one of the pro's would set the record straight.

Bottom line - the salaries are nowhere near what we get in the U.S. and Canada and $5 for a beer is not a "rip off"! Not by our standards, anyway. It may or may not be the "norm" but it is still a small price to pay on a luxury vacation on a tropical island for a beer. No? I am not saying you should pay $20 to everyone who offers you a Welcome bracelet .... but use your judgement, and your heart!