I've traveled (from the US) internationally approximately 25-30 times through the years.
I've seen the duty free shops in the airports when coming and going. Lately, I've seen even bigger and more shops in these airports -- no doubt due to the extended pre-flight times that international travelers are spending in airports.
I see plenty of folks shopping in these duty-free stores....and have even heard folks planning to shop there during an upcoming foreign trip.
When I've had the time and/or was suitably bored, I'd wander through them, but most things there either are not of interest to me or seem a bit pricey....or would be heavy to lug along in addition to my luggage (e.g. bottles of liquor).
I've bought a few boxes of chocolates as gifts when leaving Europe, but that's been about it.
So, what's the scoop on these? Have I been missing some great shopping opportunities due to my ignorance? OR are they mostly for non-LBYM types?
omni
I've seen the duty free shops in the airports when coming and going. Lately, I've seen even bigger and more shops in these airports -- no doubt due to the extended pre-flight times that international travelers are spending in airports.
I see plenty of folks shopping in these duty-free stores....and have even heard folks planning to shop there during an upcoming foreign trip.
When I've had the time and/or was suitably bored, I'd wander through them, but most things there either are not of interest to me or seem a bit pricey....or would be heavy to lug along in addition to my luggage (e.g. bottles of liquor).
I've bought a few boxes of chocolates as gifts when leaving Europe, but that's been about it.
So, what's the scoop on these? Have I been missing some great shopping opportunities due to my ignorance? OR are they mostly for non-LBYM types?
omni