"Must buys" in ports.

GottaCruz · July 16, 2009

It's gotten to the point with us, that we don't have any "must buys" anymore. I used to buy , on the ship , a piece of Swarovski crystal from each cruise and that desire wore off after I bought a few. We did the shot glass thing but ran out of room to put them and don't want to dust them. So, now we just bring back a little something for Wayne's secretary, like a mug with the ship name or a straw bag , always different. We used to get the tee shirts from the ship and the port but don't do that anymore.

I'd love to come up with something uniques to buy but haven't figured out what so I do just keep looking . I guess when I find it in a port, I'll know.

Anyone bring home something very unusual?

Shaunna · July 16, 2009

Still wind up getting the t-shirts (mostly Steve's thing...he's a t-shirt nut). I did buy lots of blouses on the last cruise. Only one said Carnival...the others were just pretty. We usually do look for clothes in port. It's now become a second way to get some more unique items. Usually shirts and hats that we get a lot of wear out of.. Never bought pants...that's what Kohls is for. LOL I also look at beach themed nick nacks...House was decorated with Wyland stuff long before I went on a first cruise.

scrappygirl · July 16, 2009

We are not shoppers. I usually just take pictures and scrapbook them. But I have been thinking about starting a charm bracelet.

cruisingcats · July 16, 2009

I collect magnets so one from each port/country and a doll since I collect them too. The last doll I bought was in Alaska. Also pictures and postcards.

mercedes · July 21, 2009

It's gotten to the point with us, that we don't have any "must buys" anymore. I used to buy , on the ship , a piece of Swarovski crystal from each cruise and that desire wore off after I bought a few. We did the shot glass thing but ran out of room to put them and don't want to dust them. So, now we just bring back a little something for Wayne's secretary, like a mug with the ship name or a straw bag , always different. We used to get the tee shirts from the ship and the port but don't do that anymore.
I'd love to come up with something uniques to buy but haven't figured out what so I do just keep looking . I guess when I find it in a port, I'll know.

Anyone bring home something very unusual?

Cheryl, I have a lot of "must buys".

Plates -

Shot glasses -

Jackets -

Knick-knacks -

Also, tote bags, magnets, t- and polo shirts, bumper stickers, post cards and coffee mugs :biggrin: .

Shaunna · July 21, 2009

LOL! That's impressive..

mercedes · July 21, 2009

Shaunna, I think I need a cruise room :biggrin:

jobowl · July 21, 2009

Gosh of course stuff for my Granddaughters. I always bring them something nice. I did buy two end tables and coffee table in Hong kong made of teak wood. Cost more to ship home than the tables. they were worth it deep carvings on the top.

DebbieandJerry · July 22, 2009

Not really a shopper. I like taking pictures of the houses and churches, landscaping (trees and flowers especially since we don't have many in Tucson) and the ocean! I also buy postcards because those pictures are fabulous.

I am a big coffee drinker so I do tend to buy coffee from whatever island we are on. There are some wonderful island cookies in the Caribbean that we have also bought. Now that the liquor packing rules have changed, as well as the luggage rules, NO MORE liquor for family and friends.

No kids, no family members in Tucson so thankfully no gifts for them!

walvestor · July 23, 2009

In Western Mexico, I always get a liter of Vanilla extract. It's $12-15 per liter. That's like 40 - 45 cents per once. A lot better than $2.00 an oz. in the USA. Also, there are some great silver stores in coast ports