I was hoping for more. Although they are weaving the baskets right there in front of you, most are covered with silly pictures of Disney characters. The same junk is found from shop to shop and the idea of haggling prices is just a massive turn off for me. We picked up a doll and bracelet, we found a few... More

I have been to the Bahamas 6 times in the past 15 years, and the straw market continually improves. It is a fun way to see some of the bahama culture and pick up inexpensive souvenirs. However, due to the close quarters, its easy for pickpocketers to come by. Also, small children could easily get lost in the crowds. Avoid... More

Worst flee market experience ever. Every vendor had the same merchandise. It was hot, stuffy, and filled with merchants begging you to try and buy. I've never been so under stimulated by a market in my life. My sister was there as well, and vendors used a 'Mommy wants to make her daughters happy?' sales tactic that made me want... More

Did not enjoy this at all. Been to other port city's and enjoyed shopping at little shops. Not hardly any variety from shop to shop. Quite higher prices than other ports not willing to haggle and lot lesser quality.

The locals here are aggressive sales people as they know every person is selling the same type of merchandise . I like the bartering it's quite entertaining . There's some local made products but by looks of it quite a bit is imported crapola !

That photo does them no justice. There are no longer tents-- it's a building and it's much nicer. The people aren't nearly as pushy anymore, as in you think you're interested in something, they put it on you (you think to try, nope).. You've bought it lots of same stuff but in a good way... They like to make deals... More

We went to the straw market first thing in the morning around 10am. Every stall had the same exact items. Every women selling said the same thing "first customer of the day gets a deal" "come on buy something" "pretty girl gets a deal" etc. Bracelets that are sold at regular souvenir shops for $3-5 they are asking for $15.... More

If you don't mind walking through rows and rows of the same thing over and over again, and you don't mind haggling to buy something, this is for you...I personally would prefer spending a few more $$ and had less hassle.

Nothing prepared us for the straw market - not the reviews, not the years of traveling. It consists of 100-200 narrow high stalls packed into a small open air building. Buyers and vendors alike are in the narrow hallways. Every stall has almost identical merchandise. As a result, the competition is fierce. Someone will appear instantly if you slow down,... More