When the timeshares first started on the island most people did not understand it, especially the local sales representatives. As it has evolved the sales men see how easy it is to make money. They get paid for each couple that visits their resort whether they buy or not.
Now you see them all over the place even on golf cart stopping any person they see. I think it has gotten out of hand and I feel terrible for the people who come here to relax because they get bothered at any opportunity. The good part is that most of them leave you alone the minute you say NO! Aeriel please don't be discouraged by them, the island is beautiful and it would be a shame if you miss out on it.