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Underwater Delights
Below the surface, divers will find numerous sites in the 40- to
60-foot depth range, including the
Antilla
, a German freighter
that's the largest wreck in the Caribbean, and the
California,
the ship that didn't respond to the distress signals of the
Ti-
tanic
. Both ships lie off the northwest tip of the island. For div-
ing operators, call
Pelican Adventures
(
297-8-72302) or
Red Sail Sports
(
877-REDSAIL; www.redsail.com).
Shopping
Aruba definitely ranks as a top Caribbean shopping destina-
tion. International goods - perfumes, china, crystal, jewelry,
cameras, and clothing - are best buys. Unlike the practice of
many islands, bargaining is not customary in Aruba.
Most stores are open 8 am to 6:30 pm, Monday through Satur-
day, and usually close during the lunch hour. If a cruise ship is
in port, you may find some shops open on Sunday.
The primary shopping district stretches along
Oranjestad's
waterfront.
Malls as colorful as sherbet line this route, tempt-
ing shoppers with goods that range from T-shirts and Delft Blue
salt and pepper shakers to European trés chic designer outfits
and fine jewelry.
Seaport Mall
and
Seaport Marketplace
have the lion's
share of the mall business. The Mall is located adjacent to
Sonesta Resort and includes high-priced shops on its lowest
level. Upstairs, boutiques offer moderately priced resort wear,
jewelry, china, and more, for a total of over 65 shops. At Sonesta
Suites, the Seaport Marketplace is an outdoor gallery of nearly
60 shops specially targeted for vacationers.
If you forget someone special on your list, you'll also find shops
at the
Queen Beatrix International Airport
. Fendi,
Hummel, Gucci, Mont Blanc, and other top names are repre-
sented along with many liquors.
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