Your online guide to Caribbean family vacations
from the authors of Caribbean with Kids.
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Your online guide to Caribbean family vacations from the authors of Caribbean with Kids. |
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Shopping in Aruba Crafts are few, and most are imported from
South America. Kids will find some inexpensive craft items at the mall
and also at a small market (filled with picturesque displays of tropical
fruit) near the cruise dock in Oranjestad. Here you can also find a true
souvenir of the island: an Aruba license plate for US $4. Aruba definitely ranks as a top Caribbean
shopping destination. International goods — perfumes, china, crystal,
jewelry, cameras, and clothing—are best buys. Unlike the practice
of many islands, bargaining is not customary in Aruba. Stores are open 8am to 6:30pm, Monday through
Saturday, and usually close for two hours during lunch. If a cruise ship
is in port, you may find some shops open on Sunday. The primary shopping district stretches along
Oranjestad’s waterfront. Malls as colorful as sherbet line this route,
tempting shoppers with goods that range from T-shirts and Delft Blue salt
and pepper shakers to European tres chic designer outfits and fine jewelry. Seaport Mall and Seaport Marketplace have
the lion’s share of the mall business. The Mall is located adjacent
to Renaissance Resort and includes high-priced shops on its lowest level.
Upstairs, boutiques offer moderately priced resort wear, jewelry, china,
and more for a total of over 65 shops. If you forget someone special on your list, you’ll also find shops at the Queen Beatrix International Airport. Return to Aruba with Kids |
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