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The Bahamas' Arts and Straw Market

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
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Ranked #2 of 4 shopping in Freeport
3.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping
Traveller Description: Located at Port Lucaya Marketplace, you can buy souvenirs and handicrafts here.  Bartering can be tough if you're on a cruise ship - easier during... more »
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Sanford, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

most of the shops had the same stuff.... most of the people were very friendly and we loved watching them make things out of straw.. we found plenty of souveniers to bring back home More

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Yonkers, New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

If you've seen one straw market you've seen them all. I've been to my fair share: Guatemala, Costa Rica, DR, PR, etc... The Bahamas is the most expensive by far! Sure you've got the big shopping street where you may actually save money on big ticket items. But the straw market should be a city's one stop shop for inexpensive... More

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Gloucester, VA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

This is not a guy thing! My wife had a great time - I waited for her at the end of each row of market stalls - ho hum! Nice place, though, if you're looking for island style souvenirs. More

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League City, Texas
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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Love the bartenders .... Best drinks and prices around! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2011
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For a little quieter venue, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island is the place to go. The West End has everything that you may need ie accommodations, boating and restaurants. The beaches are a gem. There are some isolated beaches where there is no one else but yourself. Watch out for the sand flies! More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2009
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seen things hand made i never thought could exist.Complete leaf picture frame(absolutely gorgeous)wood carved cup with picture and writing, Beutiful hand made fans with special enscribing,cheap- good quality t- shirts($5-10)necklaces, bracelets, and earings made of shells.Tons of other things i wish i coulda got..those ladies will harass you to get you to come in..your how that island survives..so make a... More

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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2011
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