Must have gift items???

[sunnywa]

We will be visiting the Western Mediterranean (Barcelona, Malta, Naples, Rome, Florence, Cannes) in a couple of months, can you please give me some ideas of any must have gift/souvenirs that we must bring home.. Where are some of your favorite places to shop? I love bringing handi-crafts home that remind me of the wonderful places that I have visited. THanks for any help you will share.

[cberge]

We will be visiting the Western Mediterranean (Barcelona, Malta, Naples, Rome, Florence, Cannes) in a couple of months, can you please give me some ideas of any must have gift/souvenirs that we must bring home.. Where are some of your favorite places to shop? I love bringing handi-crafts home that remind me of the wonderful places that I have visited. THanks for any help you will share.

There is a HUGE thread on this very subject that hopefully someone will post..there are so many shops in each port and I am sure you will find something that will catch YOUR eye..you can't miss the shops.

[cberge]

We will be visiting the Western Mediterranean (Barcelona, Malta, Naples, Rome, Florence, Cannes) in a couple of months, can you please give me some ideas of any must have gift/souvenirs that we must bring home.. Where are some of your favorite places to shop? I love bringing handi-crafts home that remind me of the wonderful places that I have visited. THanks for any help you will share.

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[lambs2]

In Malta be sure and check out the M'dina glass. I bought a lovely small glass plate that I display on a little easel at home. In Barcelona I bought a small wooden handmade spanish fan at a shop in the spanish village.

[margord]

In Malta be sure and check out the M'dina glass. I bought a lovely small glass plate that I display on a little easel at home. In Barcelona I bought a small wooden handmade spanish fan at a shop in the spanish village.

 

Where is the spanish village?

 

Marilee

[lambs2]

Where is the spanish village?

 

Marilee

 

 

Next to Montjuic. It is called Poble-Espanol. Here is the web site: http://www.poble-espanyol.com/pemsa/es.html

[sunnywa]

Oh my gosh........... Thank you so much for the link, those are exactly the type of ideas I was looking for.... I totally understand what you mean about I will know what to buy when I see it... I also understand what someone said about not buying something when you see it..... One year we were in Cozumel and there was a lady painting in the square, the picture was so beautiful but we were on our way snorkeling and I didn't want to deal with it, when we got back she was already gone for the day... About six months after we came home we remodeled our bathrrom and there is a spot that the picture would be totally perfect for, so the next year we planned our vacation just so that I could go back to Cozumel to look for the lady, we went, and no lady..... :( The place in the bathroom is still empty, and I have never not bought something on vcation that I fell in love with............. Thanks again for all the help...

[cberge]

Next to Montjuic. It is called Poble-Espanol. Here is the web site: http://www.poble-espanyol.com/pemsa/es.html

This "Village" was created for the Olympics to showcase all of the areas in Spain and they have some of the better artisans there I have seen in a lot of my travels..I am so glad they kept it intact.

[margord]

Oh my gosh........... Thank you so much for the link, those are exactly the type of ideas I was looking for.... I totally understand what you mean about I will know what to buy when I see it... I also understand what someone said about not buying something when you see it..... One year we were in Cozumel and there was a lady painting in the square, the picture was so beautiful but we were on our way snorkeling and I didn't want to deal with it, when we got back she was already gone for the day... About six months after we came home we remodeled our bathrrom and there is a spot that the picture would be totally perfect for, so the next year we planned our vacation just so that I could go back to Cozumel to look for the lady, we went, and no lady..... :( The place in the bathroom is still empty, and I have never not bought something on vcation that I fell in love with............. Thanks again for all the help...

 

 

I feel your pain. I have never regretted something I have bought but have regretted not buying something.

[margord]

Next to Montjuic. It is called Poble-Espanol. Here is the web site: http://www.poble-espanyol.com/pemsa/es.html

 

Thank you

[Longin2cruise]

In Rome you might consider purchasing mosaics either as pictures or jewelry. You will see cheap, tacky mosaics all over town but I found some really quality items at Savalli, just off St. Peter's Square. As you face the church, their shop is just to your left. Their jewelry starts at around 80 Euro for a cross pendant & I believe their very small pictures begin at around the same. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to purchase the most beautiful picture I've ever seen. It was approximately 8 x 10 & cost 18,000.00 Euro. Oh well............when I win the lottery.............

 

I have purchased some very nice shawls in Barcelona.

[Twirl]

In Malta

 

Mdina glass, lace e.g. table cloths (expensive if they are large pieces), place mats, smaller pieces for the centre of your table etc, 18carat gold and silver filigree

 

In Italy

 

Handbags and shoes, handbags and shoes, handbags and shoes - they are gorgeous

[ibfern]

In Rome and any ancient sights like Pompeii, you must get the "Then and Now" books, they have overlays that really enhance the viewing of what the place looked like. These books can only be bought at the sights like the Colosseum or forum, don't wait to buy them later because you won't find them!

 

I bought the most exquisite Cameo in Florence, the workmanship was impeccable, it was a small shop on the street that turns into the Ponte Vecchio, before the bridge. I also bought the best leather purse--unzip the compartments and feel for the soft buttery suede, if its not there don't buy the purse. In Florence, they make the most beautiful marbled paper, if you are a journal writer, you must go into a paper shop in Florence too. The quality of all things are best in Florence!

 

I found Barcelona to have the best prices when it came to tourist stuff like the glass tongue necklaces, which I found for $5 there but also saw them for $30 in other ports.

 

You've got to get Lemoncello in Naples if you go to the Amalfi Coast, but I noticed you could get this all over Italy. Do try real Buffalo Mozzerella in Italy as well because it is wonderful.

 

I'm not a shopper! :p

[margord]

In Rome and any ancient sights like Pompeii, you must get the "Then and Now" books, they have overlays that really enhance the viewing of what the place looked like. These books can only be bought at the sights like the Colosseum or forum, don't wait to buy them later because you won't find them!

 

I bought the most exquisite Cameo in Florence, the workmanship was impeccable, it was a small shop on the street that turns into the Ponte Vecchio, before the bridge. I also bought the best leather purse--unzip the compartments and feel for the soft buttery suede, if its not there don't buy the purse. In Florence, they make the most beautiful marbled paper, if you are a journal writer, you must go into a paper shop in Florence too. The quality of all things are best in Florence!

 

I found Barcelona to have the best prices when it came to tourist stuff like the glass tongue necklaces, which I found for $5 there but also saw them for $30 in other ports.

 

You've got to get Lemoncello in Naples if you go to the Amalfi Coast, but I noticed you could get this all over Italy. Do try real Buffalo Mozzerella in Italy as well because it is wonderful.

 

I'm not a shopper! :p

 

 

What are glass tongue necklaces?

[ibfern]

What are glass tongue necklaces?

 

They are shaped like a tongue, usually on a leather or ribbon cords, and made out of glass in many colors.

 

http://shop.oreenz.com/collections/venetian-glass

 

Amelia

[samavarcruiser]

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Great link :D

[margord]

They are shaped like a tongue, usually on a leather or ribbon cords, and made out of glass in many colors.

 

http://shop.oreenz.com/collections/venetian-glass

 

Amelia

 

Well, it is not what I expected. They are very pretty. Thanks for the explanation and picture.

[Carolyn R]

They are shaped like a tongue, usually on a leather or ribbon cords, and made out of glass in many colors.

 

http://shop.oreenz.com/collections/venetian-glass

 

Amelia

 

Beautiful Amelia. Did you buy any?

[ibfern]

Beautiful Amelia. Did you buy any?

 

Absolutely, I bought several in Park Guell for $5 each, I ended up giving one to my Steward, a wonderful woman named Cherry (on the Ruby)!

 

Amelia

[eliopia]

 

I found Barcelona to have the best prices when it came to tourist stuff like the glass tongue necklaces, which I found for $5 there but also saw them for $30 in other ports.

Very nice necklaces, thanks for the idea, can u tell me where i can find them in barcelona .

[eliopia]

Sorry i posted as soon as i saw the necklaces:) , i didn t wait to read the next ones ,so it is in parc guell .

[kwk1955]

Sorry i posted as soon as i saw the necklaces:) , i didn t wait to read the next ones ,so it is in parc guell .

 

 

Just FYI - they also have them in Venice, supposedly Murano glass. But much more expensive. 12 - 15 E each there for the prettier ones. So, buy them in Barcelona. Don't wait for Venice ! :)

[margord]

Just FYI - they also have them in Venice, supposedly Murano glass. But much more expensive. 12 - 15 E each there for the prettier ones. So, buy them in Barcelona. Don't wait for Venice ! :)

 

 

Sounds like a plan. Thanks

[UlvaZell]

I feel your pain. I have never regretted something I have bought but have regretted not buying something.

 

I agree whole heartedly...

[cb-ozzie]

Greetings !

 

I am planning a cruise to the eastern med in late Sept. and would like to know what would be unique must-haves from Turkey, Egypt, Isreal, Naples, & Greece ( Santorini, Mykonos, & Athens ).

 

All suggestions most appreciated.

 

cb-ozzie :D