WHAT TO BUY WHEN FLYING OUT - JAMAICA TOURIST ISSUE 16
There are many shopping opportunities on island. From craft markets to shopping malls featuring stores specialized in duty-free jewelry and watches, souvenirs, leather, sunglasses, coffee, liquor, music and popular T-shirts. If you were too busy to bargain while on vacation, the MBJ Airport Shopping Mall is the perfect opportunity to catch up. Here are a few hand picked ‘must have’ items to grab before you leave.  

HAVAIANAS AT WALK GOOD

Walk Good Caribbean is the exclusive havaiana rubber sandals distributor in Jamaica. Sought after not only by fashionistas, the soft and comfortable flip-flops are available in many colors and styles. With over 5,000 pairs to choose from at the MBJ airport store, you are guaranteed to find your match! Other items available include an eclectic collection of beachwear and summer dresses by Cia Maritima. www.ciamaritimaus.com

Store opens at 7:00 am and is located on the mall’s right wing as you go up the escalator towards the food court. Go to www.walkgoodcaribbean.com or call 480-2704. www.havaianas.com

BLUE MOUNTAIN COFFEE AT THE COFFEE & SPICE SHOP   To purchase 100% Wallenford Blue® Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, High Mountain Coffee, gift baskets and other interesting and unusual gift items, visit The Coffee & Spice Shop located on the upper level in the food court area. Visit the coffee bar to enjoy a cup of the famous Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, Espresso Coffee drinks, Chocolate drinks and assorted teas. A wide range of pepper, jerk and other sauces, marinades, jams, jellies and honey have been carefully chosen to satisfy even the most discriminating palate. Open from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, call 952-5985. www.wallenfordblue.com

PANDORA AT BIJOUX

If you are looking for unique jewelry with a creative touch, build it yourself! Pandora handcrafted jewelry features a patented threading system, allowing you to add and arrange an incredible selection of finely produced beads and charms. Bijoux offers a wide selection of Pandora beads made from 14k gold, sterling silver, Murano glass Handcrafted Murano glass beads or gemstones and cubic zirconium Pandora charms to commemorate a birthday or life event, these charms are striking! Also available are exquisite Pandora earrings, necklaces, and rings as part of our match jewelry collection. Shop duty and tax-free before you fly and save at Bijoux Jewelers located on the left at the top of the escalator. Open daily 7:30 am until the last flight leaves. Tel: 952-6718

RADO INTEGRAL JUBILÉ AT CHULANI

Chulani Jewelers established in 1959, carries luxurious brands of Swiss watches and fine jewelry that fit everyone’s lifestyle, including stylish timepieces from Rado. Manufactured with high-tech sapphire crystal, Rado watches are convex or flat which underscores its dynamic profile and creates a seamless transition from the bracelet and case to the crystal. A characteristic feature of all Rado watches is the ultrafine metal coating on the bottom of every sapphire crystal. A must have is the Integral Jubilé, a model of classic elegance with black high-tech ceramic and comfortable flexible stainless steel plated bracelet with a curved case that hugs the wrist. The top Wesselton VVS diamond accented dial and case easily transitions from day to night. Available in four sizes.

Chulani Jewelers is located straight across the corridor from the escalator on the left side of the hall. Open daily from 8:00 am -10:00 pm. Call 952-2377

CHOOSE FROM FAST FOOD, DINING AND BAR OPTIONS LIKE ISLAND GRILL, MARGARITAVILLE, GROOVY GROUPER, FRESHENS SMOOTHIES, DOMINOS PIZZA, RUNAWAY DELI, COCKPIT BAR, WENDY’S, TASTEE, SNACKS ON THE RUN, JAMAICA BOBSLED, RED STRIPE BAR AND VIBE BAR. GET YOUR DRINKS AT BLUE MOUNTAIN LIQUOR, SUNSHINE LIQUORS AND BUCANEER LIQUOR WHILE YOUR FAVORITE SOUVENIRS, MUSIC, DUTY FREE WATCHES & JEWELRY AND CLOTHING CAN BE FOUND AT REGGAE VIBES, FLIGHTS OF FANTASY, COOL GEAR, ISLAND LEISURE SPORT, BLUE MOUNTAIN PERFUME, CHULANI JEWELERS, JAMAICA FAREWELL, BIJOUX, TUFF GONG TRADERS, CASA DE XAYMACA, JAMAICAN HERITAGE, SOUVENIR XPRESS, HARLEY DAVIDSON, SHARKEEZ, THINGS JAMAICAN, COFFEE & SPICE, NOT JUST BOOKS, COOL KIDZ STUFF, TORTUGA RUM COMPANY, PIRATES OF JAMAICA, TADS INTERNATIONAL, COOL HUB, HAVAIANAS AND SECURE WRAP. THE NPL CAMBIO IS AVAILABLE FOR CURRENCY EXCHANGE.
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