Island life is very different. Many people come with dreams to stay but don't last long. The cost of living in paradise is very expensive.
We don't have "city" supplied drinking water, or sewage. Our water comes from the sky and is caught in cisterns.
One auto parts store
One drug store
One service station
NO FAST FOOD!
No movie theaters
No shopping malls (K-Mart on St Thomas)
I fill my car about twice a month. Nine miles in length, three miles in width. Not much traveling to do. For people not used to this kind of living, it can be a challenge.
Life is very simple. Very down to earth.