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We plan to check out Nassua even though we havent heard much good about it. Are there any must go to stores for adults or kids that anyone can suggest? I have heard of a store where the clothes change color outside? Delsol I think?
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We plan to check out Nassua even though we havent heard much good about it. Are there any must go to stores for adults or kids that anyone can suggest? I have heard of a store where the clothes change color outside? Delsol I think?
Yes, Del Sol has clothes that change in the sun.
The majority of the stores on Bay Street are jewelry stores.
There were several clothing stores, and at least one drug store with film, batteries, sunscreen etc.
Some nice little botiques on the side streets between Bay Street and Woodes Rogers walk (the street along the waterside).
Del Sol has some neat things. They even have fingernail polish that changes color in the sun. There are a lot of jewelry stores! Be sure to grab a map on your way off the ship. The map will show you where everything is located that you may be interested in. My DH always has to stop at Tortuga to get his rum cakes! Enjoy your cruise!
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Del Sol would be the only thing that would get me off the ship, though they have them in many places in the US (including Lake Tahoe - sort of random!). They have shirts, hair clips, sunglasses, nail polish...lots of fun stuff!
Otherwise, it's mostly jewelry and the like. People talk about how "affordable" it is and what a "steal" it is, but the prices don't seem all that great. Maybe I'm just spoiled and don't know what jewelry costs nowadays. If you're really interested, go to the shopping briefing on ship the day before.
In Nassau, as in many Caribbean ports, the shopping is dominated by chain stores that specialize in Caribbean resort destinations. Del Sol is one of those, colombianemeralds.com - Emerald Jewellery, Diamond Jewellery and other Fine Jewellery and Little Switzerland are others. As on other islands, some of these stores have several locations on the same street, within a few blocks of each other. You'll find shops offering luxury goods, shops offering cheap souvenirs, and little in between. Again, this is typical of island shopping.
What hasn't been mentioned is the Straw Market, Nassau's most famous shopping destination. A lot of cruisers are put off by the experience, but it's still at least worth checking out. This is the spot for dealing with dozens of local merchants, all selling roughly the same low-priced "native" goods (don't bet anything offered for sale is made on the island). There's some room for bargain shopping and negotiating. Those who are willing to wade past the entrances will find lower prices towards the interior, where fewer shoppers bother to go.
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lol I visited the Straw Market with DM, DH, and DF Malcolm with his DM....Mom bought a cane for $10, which we later found right here at home at (drum roll) a Dollar Store....that's right, it was only $1....Mom was kinda ticked off....
The Straw Market should be experienced once, if only to be able to say you've been there. Interestingly, if you even show the slightest interest in an item, the sales person (who doesn't even look up from her knitting) will say, "That's $15, but I give to you for 10...." If you start to walk away, "I let you have for $8...okay, $5....." And all the while the knitting and gossiping with her neighbor continues.....
I agree about the Straw Market, check it out. You can get Coach Purses (knock offs I'm sure) cheaper than the Purse Parties in the states. Regarding the jewelry...I got mine on DCL, not at Nassau. Prices aren't that great, if looking at diamonds, ask to check them in the sunlight. You may be surprised what you find. Also check settings on rings etc.
Yes, Del Sol has clothes that change in the sun.
The majority of the stores on Bay Street are jewelry stores.
There were several clothing stores, and at least one drug store with film, batteries, sunscreen etc.
Some nice little botiques on the side streets between Bay Street and Woodes Rogers walk (the street along the waterside).
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Can you tell me some more details about this shopping? means about price , quality etc...
Thanks in advance...
We were there on Dec 24th, and spent less than an hour in Nassau. We got nail polish at Del Sol ($10 ea), and DD got some cute plastic rings that change color too ($5 for 8). We walked up and down the main drag (Bay St) and were not impressed. Probably because we didn't need jewelry. I know that some people love the beaches (DBil recently enjoyed the beach that is shared with Atlantis, for the cost of the cab ride). DH and I agreed that next time our Nassau day will be another ship day for us. We'd done it on our honeymoon in 1996, and weren't impressed then either.
*Check out the spa specials on port days too. DD and I enjoyed the mother/daughter special that morning ($79/each). And don't forget to take your camera! I did, and was bummed that I missed getting her pic.
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You may be surprised what you find. Also check settings on rings etc.
I know that some people love the beaches (DBil recently enjoyed the beach that is shared with Atlantis, for the cost of the cab ride). DH and I agreed that next time our Nassau day will be another ship day for us. We'd done it on our honeymoon in 1996, and weren't impressed then either. 
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