Stroll down the streets to browse six little boutiques, gift shops, such as the large Grand Factory, tour Harrisons and Amber Museum shops in Plaza Dorada. Visit the handicraft market up the hill in Puerto Plata city to meet the vendors. These same vendors may visit your hotel as they rotate through the main hotels, giving each one night a week. Beach towns are dotted with small shops selling a variety of beach and water sports ware, goods and crafts.