shopping in carribean

[kegraties]

when you go shopping and the give you a price on an item is it quoted in us dollars or local currancy?

[Rala]

I have been to many islands in the Caribbean and all of them are more than happy to take our American dollars. I can't recall ever seeing anything priced in local currency. I would think if you went off the beaten path to a local grocery store, etc. this might not be the case. I would say that 95 per cent of the time American money will work just fine. Happy Cruising!!!

[98Charlie]

The majority of shops and small straw market booths you find in the areas around the docks market items in U.S. dollars. Have been to ports where prices were only marked in local currency, mostly in the deep Southern Caribbean itineraries. Of course you also find many shops throughout the Caribbean where no prices are posted. Those are the shops where good bargainers can get some great deals.

Dianne

[hstrybuf]

In Jamaica I saw things priced in both Jamaican and U.S. dollars. In Mexico our dollar is worth 100 pesos, so don't be surprised if you see something priced in pesos.

[izodlacoste]

:) Are there any luxury stores (gucci, Louis vuitton, etc) in the w. caribbean?

[hstrybuf]

I remember a Coach store and Polo in Old San Juan. Louis Vitton is in Condado. There may have been others.

[Robinob]

:) Are there any luxury stores (gucci, Louis vuitton, etc) in the w. caribbean?

 

 

Grand Cayman had many highend stores.