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Frontstreet

Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
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Ranked #3 of 10 attractions in Philipsburg
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Description: This crowded street is a popular tourist center for duty-free shopping.
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Oshawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Many shops, restaurants/bars. Lots of rum tasting...be careful it can catch up with you...Aruba has more high end stores.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Know what you are looking for before you go, price, etc. It's a typical tourist spot, lots of jewelry stores and make sure to haggle to get your best price. Free beer while shopping....IF they think you are serious. Don't miss the Wet Bar....fun!!!

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Hawkshead
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

So many jewellery shops in one place [ serving the cruise ships] - the competition means that prices are keen. It would be nice if it were open in the evenings

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

If you like to shop this is the place to be...crowded but lots of fun stepping in and out of the many shops and everything is tax free!

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Fort Myers, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

All the shops are on First street. There must be at least 100 jewelry stores and from what I could see the prices were pretty good. When a ship comes in I would avoid First street as it is a madhouse.

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northern NJ
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

When you get tired or bored from lounging on the sand, spend a bit of time perusing the shops. A large variety of stores with many bargains.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Duty Free shopping!! No shortage of stores - jewelry, clothes, alcohol, cigars, souvenirs and more. I loved the a pandora and Tiffany stores. Olde Front St off of Front St is very quant. The street is dead quiet at night and the sidewalks are practically non-existent so keep your eyes open. It's a busy one way street and the cars... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

No matter what store be sure to bargain....sometimes it is a little sometimes a lot is discounted. Negotiate the price no matter where. Unless it is a brand name store it works! Lots of jewelry stores with good bargains if you negotiate. The Boardwalk on the water also has stores. And a leisurely walk down the boardwalk is better than... More

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Hate the hassle you get and wish these guys would understand that you are more likely to look in theiir shop or restaurant if they leave you alone

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Flamborough, ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

That everything closes down when the ships leave. It gets real quiet. Some restaurants are open but many of them close.

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