We don't want to rock the boat. It is much safer to live on an island. Last week we spent part of a day in Grand Cayman. It is a beautiful island in the Caribbean. It is a British settlement and the standard of living is very high.
Tourism contributes greatly to their economy.
Ironically, the islanders have resisted building a pier for the hundreds of cruise ships that visit them almost every day. They are one of the wealthiest islands yet they cannot find the resources to build a seaport. You have to be ferried in from the ships to visit Grand Cayman. In other words, they are open to visitors but the invitation is conditional. You are welcome and invited to spend your money.