Side Income · Cruise Lines
Watch Shopping in the Caribbean
Caribbean ports are full of luxury watch shops offering tax free prices and crew discounts. Some crew turn that into a modest side income.
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Side Income · Cruise Lines
Caribbean ports are full of luxury watch shops offering tax free prices and crew discounts. Some crew turn that into a modest side income.
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