As Thanksgiving approaches, new December cruise deals keep appearing like a flurry of snow. As long as you don’t mind being home for the holidays - which is when everyone else goes - you can get a great deal on on cruise plus do your holiday shopping in the tax-free, duty-free Caribbean. You might even save more than the cost of your cruise, without the hassles of the mall.

Most Caribbean islands have low import taxes, so items like jewelry, clothes and electronics can be brand names at prices better than you can find anywhere in the United States.

Imagine how envious your gift recipient will be when you let them know you picked up that special something for them on a lovely seaside stroll down by the old harbor. Of course, they will have to take their own cruise if they want to return it!

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