Month: August 2026

08/17/2026 What to Buy in Aruba — A Cruise Shopper’s Guide

What to buy in Aruba — the jewelry, local finds, and shops worth your time when your cruise docks in Oranjestad.

08/16/2026 Cruise Ship Shopping: What’s Worth It and What’s Not — A Shopping Expert’s Guide

After nine years at sea, the question I get asked most is whether cruise ship shopping is actually worth it. Here is the honest breakdown of what to buy and what to skip at cruise ports.

08/15/2026 Best Duty-Free Shopping at Caribbean Cruise Ports — A Shopping Expert’s Guide

There’s a quiet thrill that comes with stepping off the ship in the Caribbean — pastel buildings, salt in the…

08/14/2026 The Best Cruise Port Jewelry Stores in the Caribbean — A Shopping Expert’s Guide

Discover the best cruise port jewelry stores in the Caribbean — from Crown of Light diamonds to a 183-carat tanzanite — and how to shop them like a pro.