Great Shopping, Proper Shipping
September 13, 2007. When staying at a luxury vacation rental, shopping is always inevitable. USA Today ran a very informative article about shipping home the spoils of your shopping trips, in lieu of carrying them on the plane or in the car.
Tips include:
Choose a carrier – Official postal services are not always efficient or reliable, so consider going with private carriers such as FedEx and UPS.
Plan ahead – Research local carrier stations and customs laws regarding what can be shipped.
Pack it properly and insure it – Unless you just don't value the $500 vase you just bought.
The article inspired us to think about some of the great vacation destinations where visitors might find themselves shipping home some nice arts and crafts. We thought about:
Playa del Carmen, Mexico – Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue has become the hottest strip on the Yucatan Peninsula. Save some energy for the nightclubs.
Montego Bay, Jamaica – Can you say duty free? The girls back home won't just be jealous about the necklace, they'll envy the bargain you got.
San Pedro, Belize – The local artisans showcase their Mayan heritage at the tiny mercados in San Pedro and nearby villages. These are one-of-a-kind finds.
