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Jewelry
Watches and gems are top of most visitors' shopping lists. Yes, it's possible to get good
deals here, but you have to know your gemology and have a good understanding of market
prices.
Colombian Emeralds International JEWELRY
( Port Lucaya Marketplace) With outposts throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean, this cor-
porate chain specializes in the green stuff: emeralds.
Freeport Jewellers JEWELRY
( Port Lucaya Marketplace) In addition to the standard diamonds 'n' emeralds, this shop
sells unique contemporary Bahamian conch shell jewelry and a rare sea-blue gem called
larimar, found only in the Caribbean.
Perfume
Perfume Factory PERFUME
( International Bazaar, Freeport) Snag a bottle of Bahamian-themed scents like Sand, Pink
Pearl, Goombay or Guanahani at this fragrance factory, in a faux pink mansion ( Click here
). Or mix your own scent for $30.
Les Parisiennes PERFUME
( Port Lucaya Marketplace) Another good choice for an international array of duty-free
scents.
INFORMATION
Emergency
Ambulance (
242-352-2689)
Internet Access
Many restaurants and nearly all hotels offer free wi-fi access for guests. There's free wi-fi
at the Port Lucaya Marketplace, as evidenced by park benches full of people hunched over
laptops.
Medical Services
Health Enhancing Pharmacy (
242-352-7327; 1 W Mall Dr, Freeport;
8am-9pm
Mon-Sat)
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