What To Buy
Hunting for that unique gift? Look out for the following products in island stores and gift shops.
BARGAINING EXPECTED!
For bargain hunters, shopping in Jamaica can be a full day activity. All resort areas are home to colorful local markets, where hand-made arts and crafts are showcased and bargaining is expected. The rule is, don’t give up! Eventually, any stall owner will compromise and you’ll walk away with your favorite piece at a reasonable price. If you are on the hunt for outstandingly priced jewelry, watches, designer goods, perfumes or crystal, many duty-free shopping stores sport price tags that are not carved in stone, so if you are hungry for some good deals, get out there. Ask your concierge to point you in the right direction, as several of the shopping malls offer shuttle services to and from your hotel.
MONTEGO BAY
Trawl the latest addition to the Montego Bay shopping scene, The Shoppes at Rose Hall, for bargains from all the island’s luxury goods retailers including The Royal Shop, Tropicana, Casa de Oro, Swiss Stores and Chulani. The City Center, downtown Montego Bay, is home to several souvenir shops as well as luxury retailers Casa de Oro, The Royal Shop and Chulani.
OCHO RIOS
Located next to the Ocho Rios cruise ship terminal and perfectly positioned between the town’s main street and its white sand beach, Island Village provides a relaxing, hassle-free shopping experience. Surrounding its ‘village green’, a venue for concerts and other events, are a varied selection of shops and eateries along a meandering boardwalk, which eventually leads to the beach. With nearly 40 retail outlets, the Cove Cinema and Reggae Xplosion with its multimedia museum featuring Jamaican music through the years, the ‘village’ is much more than just shopping.
NEGRIL
Time Square Shopping Mall on Norman Manley Blvd. has 14 souvenir & duty free stores and café. Reggae music, liquor sampling and basket weaving demonstrations available. Luxury goods stores include The Royal Shop, Casa de Oro and Tropicana.
Jamaica is heaven for duty free shopping, especially in the luxury goods category. Brand name leather goods, watches, jewelry, diamonds and pearls can be found at prices up to 30% less than the US and Europe. The latest addition to the Montego Bay shopping horizon, The Shoppes at Rose Hall features outlets that offer all the major luxury brands at great prices. Don’t forget to bargain. After all, it is Jamaican tradition!
BARGAINING EXPECTED!
For bargain hunters, shopping in Jamaica can be a full day activity. All resort areas are home to colorful local markets, where hand-made arts and crafts are showcased and bargaining is expected. The rule is, don’t give up! Eventually, any stall owner will compromise and you’ll walk away with your favorite piece at a reasonable price. If you are on the hunt for outstandingly priced jewelry, watches, designer goods, perfumes or crystal, many duty-free shopping stores sport price tags that are not carved in stone, so if you are hungry for some good deals, get out there. Ask your concierge to point you in the right direction, as several of the shopping malls offer shuttle services to and from your hotel.
MONTEGO BAY
Trawl the latest addition to the Montego Bay shopping scene, The Shoppes at Rose Hall, for bargains from all the island’s luxury goods retailers including The Royal Shop, Tropicana, Casa de Oro, Swiss Stores and Chulani. The City Center, downtown Montego Bay, is home to several souvenir shops as well as luxury retailers Casa de Oro, The Royal Shop and Chulani.
OCHO RIOS
Located next to the Ocho Rios cruise ship terminal and perfectly positioned between the town’s main street and its white sand beach, Island Village provides a relaxing, hassle-free shopping experience. Surrounding its ‘village green’, a venue for concerts and other events, are a varied selection of shops and eateries along a meandering boardwalk, which eventually leads to the beach. With nearly 40 retail outlets, the Cove Cinema and Reggae Xplosion with its multimedia museum featuring Jamaican music through the years, the ‘village’ is much more than just shopping.
NEGRIL
Time Square Shopping Mall on Norman Manley Blvd. has 14 souvenir & duty free stores and café. Reggae music, liquor sampling and basket weaving demonstrations available. Luxury goods stores include The Royal Shop, Casa de Oro and Tropicana.
Jamaica is heaven for duty free shopping, especially in the luxury goods category. Brand name leather goods, watches, jewelry, diamonds and pearls can be found at prices up to 30% less than the US and Europe. The latest addition to the Montego Bay shopping horizon, The Shoppes at Rose Hall features outlets that offer all the major luxury brands at great prices. Don’t forget to bargain. After all, it is Jamaican tradition!
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