{"id":48064,"date":"2014-10-28T17:25:33","date_gmt":"2014-10-28T21:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=48064"},"modified":"2016-04-21T15:26:40","modified_gmt":"2016-04-21T19:26:40","slug":"3-places-to-shop-in-st-john-on-a-caribbean-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2014\/10\/28\/3-places-to-shop-in-st-john-on-a-caribbean-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"3 places to shop in St. John on a Caribbean cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

3 places to shop in St. John on a Caribbean cruise<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One of the best parts of being on \u00a0a cruise vacation is being able to shop for and purchase souvenirs not only for yourself, but for friends and family that are back home. This is especially true of a small place like St. John<\/a> in the Virgin Islands, where you can truly immerse yourself in the local culture and flavor through individualized shops and boutiques. You can get lost for an entire afternoon exploring these places, which are largely located in the hub of Cruz Bay on Mongoose Junction.<\/p>\n

Here are a few places to stop by while you spend an afternoon in St. John:<\/p>\n

Bajo El Sol Gallery<\/a>:<\/strong> A hodgepodge of different pieces is what you will find here! Whether you are in the market for photography, woodworking, paintings or jewelry, \u00a0Bajo El Sol has it all! You will likely be able to complete all of your vacation souvenir shopping right in this store.<\/p>\n

Donald Schnell Studio<\/a>:<\/strong> If you are looking for hand-crafted art that is both beautiful and personal, this is the place for you to stop! Mr. Schnell makes everything on site, which acts as\u00a0both his shop and working studio. He makes everything from planters to tableware and even fountains! You will find the perfect decorative piece for your home here.<\/p>\n

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3 places to shop in St. John on a Caribbean cruise.Photo courtesy of Donald Schnell Studio<\/p><\/div>\n

R&I PATTON Goldsmithing<\/a>: <\/strong>Don’t just shop for pieces for your home, you will find great jewelry items in this shop! Since 1973, the artists here have created stunning pieces of jewelry out of gold and silver, from earrings to pendants and charms.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in taking a vacation to St. John, be sure to consult your travel advisor at CruiseExperts.com to get the best possible prices on our last minute cruise deals<\/a>! We can help you plan your dream vacation right down to the last detail. Give us a call at (888) 804-CRUIse (2784), email us at info@cruiseexperts.com or check out our website at www.CruiseExperts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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