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CARIBBEAN SHOPPING |
Shopping
is one of the big attractions on St. Maarten. The island's completely Duty
Free status and the complete absence of any Red Tape for importing goods,
guarantees great bargains for cosmetics, jewelry, liquors, cigars, electronics
and much more.
Most
cruise ship visitors enjoy a stroll up and down Front Street in Philipsburg,
where a huge number of stores boast competitive prices. The capital of
the French side, Marigot, has some very elegant shopping with original
boutiques offering the sophisticated 
designs
of Parisian couturiers.
Visitors spending an extended vacation on the island will be surprised by the excellent supermarkets on both the French and Dutch side. The Dutch shopping centers tend to supply mostly American brands, and the stores in Marigot present a huge variety of European groceries with some fabulous gourmet stores.
If
you are looking for local products to bring home as 
souvenirs,
consider the unique Guavaberry Liquor, produced right here in St. Maarten.
There are also several local musicians offering their own CDs, and artists
with unique paintings to remind you of your stay on the island. And finally,
don't miss the Marigot market open daily on the port road - excellent
for locally made souvenirs and gifts.
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