Aruba - Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao - page 107

Shooz will cure your aching feet with a pair of fashionably sensible shoes
by famous makers such as Nine West, Anne Klein, Nautica, and Dockers.

838-753.
Boolchand's , a multi-generational family-owned company, has been on
the island for almost 30 years and in the Caribbean for more than 70 years.
Among the diverse items they stock, you'll find top-brand electronics, cam-
eras, jewelry, and watches.

830-115.

TIP: Market stalls set up along the waterfront sell
local crafts, batik fabrics, T-shirts, and interna-
tional imports. Haggling is allowed.

Royal Plaza Mall
This open-air mall across from the cruise terminal has several good res-
taurants (including the Internet Café, where you can check and send e-
mail), plus chic shops such as:
Gandelman Jewelers , the place to buy jew-
elry such as fine gold, top-of-the-market
watches, and diamond rings. Their after-sales
service claims to be only an e-mail away. The
store has branches in the Hyatt, Radisson, and
Wyndham Resorts, the Seaport Mall, and
inside the departure terminal at the airport.

834-433.
La Casa del Habano's walk-in humidors are
stocked with cigars by Cohiba, Bolivar, Romeo
y Julietas, and other famous makers.

838-

509.
Shiva's Gold & Gems , a family-owned opera-
tion for three generations, offers a huge diamond collection. They deal
directly with suppliers in Israel, Belgium, and Amsterdam to import select
emeralds, tanzanites, sapphires, semi-precious gems, and timepieces.

834-077.
Touch of Gold is well-known on St. Maarten and becoming quite popular
on Aruba because of its US customer service centers. Loose stones and fine
designer pieces are the specialty. 889-587.

Vibes , on the second floor, has Aruban-made candles, art, and sculptures,
as well as Dutch porcelain and souvenir T-shirts. 837-949.

ZZAPP MUSIC stocks popular Aruban, Caribbean, and international
music.

833-715.
For resort wear, T-shirts, and swimsuits, stop by Shipwreck or Beach &
Wear , both on the first floor.