Caribbean. The whole island is duty-free offering items such as perfumes, jewelry, electronics and designer clothing, etc. with tempting price tags.

Philipsburg has the unique feature of being perhaps the only city where one can take a midday swim at the Great Bay beach, relax and bask in the sun before quenching one s thirst at one of the

numerous bars and restaurants that line the Boardwalk. Thereafter, one could cross over to the main street Frontstreet a long mall, often closed off to motorized traffic on busy cruise days, for an unforgettable shopping experience. It is an extraordinary combination of beach, bar, and shopping all at one s feet, so to speak.

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