How to Successfully Haggle in the Caribbean

For those people setting off on a trip where they may be bargaining for the first time in their lives, I offer the following tips. They are based on my experiences, and others may not agree.

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How to find the best prices on Jewelry and save time

Would you like to receive the star treatment when you go shopping? Remember when most celebrities go shopping they don’t merely walk the streets and window shop.  Continue reading

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How to find really unique Jewelry Collectibles

If you travel away from the cities of Mexico you will pass thru villages where ways of living have not changed for generations.     Mexicans are strong lovers of tradition.  A woman may wear the exact style of ear-rings her grandmother wore.   Continue reading

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To follow the touristy trail or blaze your own adventure

While on the cruise-ship they will offer many pre-planned outings which you can book onboard.    These can be bus-trips to local waterfalls, ruins, shopping excursions or beaches.   They are generally offered at a reasonable rate.   Many first time travelers take advantage of these packages, they are easy, and generally you just have to show up at a designated spot, on the designated day and your off. Continue reading

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Current Bargain for August, September and October.

Jamaica is the bargain hunters dream this fall.  Many of the hotels and resorts ( not Super Clubs though) have discounted their rates by 50- 70 % in an increased effort to draw in tourists.  Mainly this is to Ocho Rios and Montego Bay.   Continue reading

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