FUN SHOPPING IN THE SUN - JAMAICA TOURIST ISSUE 14
Shopping is a favorite pastime for most visitors, whether it is that unique T-shirt, a handmade craft item or some good ‘bling’. Look for a gift for your special someone among the numerous collections of luxury brand watches and jewelry at one of the island’s many retail outlets. Duty free stores can be found in every resort area, located in airy plazas where you can take a walk, browse through the stores and stop for a cool drink, a snack or a cup of delicious Blue Mountain coffee. See below for our favorite shopping spots.
THE SHOPPES AT ROSE HALL - MONTEGO BAY ROSE HALL
Located in the heart of the elegant corridor, directly across from the Rose Hall Great House, this upscale shopping mall is only minutes away from the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall Golf & Spa Resort, the Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort and the Half Moon Hotel. Duty free stores with all the luxury jewelry and watch brands include Casa de Oro, The Royal Shop, Swiss Stores, Jewels & Time, Tropicana, Chulani Jewelers and Bijoux. Clothing, T-shirts, Blue Mountain Coffee, spices and lots of other island made items are sold in a variety of stores at this upmarket shopping spot. Transportation arrangements can be made through your hotel’s concierge desk. Call 953-3245 or e-mail srhja@cwjamaica.com.
TIME SQUARE PLAZA - NEGRIL NORMAN MANLEY BOULEVARD
Undoubtedly the best place to go shopping in Negril. Take a break from your beach lounging and browse through the Time Square Duty Free Plaza for unique souvenirs and fabulous luxury items from one of the many duty free jewelers. The main shopping mall in the ‘capital of casual’ features all major jewelry stores including The Royal Shop, Casa de Oro, Tropicana and Jewels in Paradise. Choose from Jamaican craft, T-shirts, music, cigars and many other great gifts and relax at the plaza’s café. Call 957-9263 or visit www.timesquareplaza.com.
ISLAND VILLAGE - OCHO RIOS MAIN STREET
A playground for fun in the sun entertainment and shopping, the popular Island Village is located next to the cruise ship port in the heart of Ocho Rios. The open-air shopping and entertainment village is connected with the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean via a boardwalk. Duty free stores include Casa de Oro, The Royal Shop, Swiss Stores, Jewels & Time and Tropicana. The Hard Rock Café’s Rock Shop and an authentic Harley Davidson Jamaica outlet are located directly across the street. Daily entertainment is provided by local cultural groups, live bands and performances by the Island Village Players. Call 675-8995 or visit www.islandvillageja.com.
THE SHOPPES AT ROSE HALL - MONTEGO BAY ROSE HALL
Located in the heart of the elegant corridor, directly across from the Rose Hall Great House, this upscale shopping mall is only minutes away from the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall Golf & Spa Resort, the Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort and the Half Moon Hotel. Duty free stores with all the luxury jewelry and watch brands include Casa de Oro, The Royal Shop, Swiss Stores, Jewels & Time, Tropicana, Chulani Jewelers and Bijoux. Clothing, T-shirts, Blue Mountain Coffee, spices and lots of other island made items are sold in a variety of stores at this upmarket shopping spot. Transportation arrangements can be made through your hotel’s concierge desk. Call 953-3245 or e-mail srhja@cwjamaica.com.
TIME SQUARE PLAZA - NEGRIL NORMAN MANLEY BOULEVARD
Undoubtedly the best place to go shopping in Negril. Take a break from your beach lounging and browse through the Time Square Duty Free Plaza for unique souvenirs and fabulous luxury items from one of the many duty free jewelers. The main shopping mall in the ‘capital of casual’ features all major jewelry stores including The Royal Shop, Casa de Oro, Tropicana and Jewels in Paradise. Choose from Jamaican craft, T-shirts, music, cigars and many other great gifts and relax at the plaza’s café. Call 957-9263 or visit www.timesquareplaza.com.
ISLAND VILLAGE - OCHO RIOS MAIN STREET
A playground for fun in the sun entertainment and shopping, the popular Island Village is located next to the cruise ship port in the heart of Ocho Rios. The open-air shopping and entertainment village is connected with the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean via a boardwalk. Duty free stores include Casa de Oro, The Royal Shop, Swiss Stores, Jewels & Time and Tropicana. The Hard Rock Café’s Rock Shop and an authentic Harley Davidson Jamaica outlet are located directly across the street. Daily entertainment is provided by local cultural groups, live bands and performances by the Island Village Players. Call 675-8995 or visit www.islandvillageja.com.
