Shopping in the Southern Carribean

#1 (**permalink**) September 27th, 2001, 04:59 PM

This will be my first southern Carribean cruise. I will be visiting some new ports as well as ports previously visited. On my last Carribean cruise I found my best electronic and jewelry deals in St. Thomas, but I'm wondering if I should hold out till I get to Aruba this trip. I notice that some stores are located in both ports. Any suggestions? Favorite stores?
Tonya

Bill · #2 (**permalink**) September 28th, 2001, 08:55 AM

My wife swears by Columbian Emeralds(not just emeralds sold here) and Little Switzerland. Both are in St. Thomas and Aruba as well as many other ports . Prices are good service is excellent and she feels these stores are reputable. She prefers to shop in Aruba as the stores are a bit less crowded and the service is just a tiny bit better(not that it is bad in St Thomas).Prices are the same in these stores.

#3 (**permalink**) September 28th, 2001, 05:46 PM

Columbian Emeralds in St thomas is where my husband bought his fancy-smancy watch.. We have found the prices to be higher in Aruba.