THE BEST SHOPPING SPOTS ON ISLAND - JAMAICA TOURIST ISSUE 16
THE SHOPPES AT ROSE HALL - MONTEGO BAY

The elegant corridor is home to one of the main shopping malls on island, Shoppes at Rose Hall. Located across from the Rose Hall Great House, this upscale shopping opportunity is only minutes away from the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall Golf & Spa Resort, the Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort, The Palmyra Resort & Spa and the Half Moon Hotel. Duty free stores featuring all the top 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 within the Montego Bay area 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

One of the best places to shop in Negril is undoubtedly the popular Time Square Plaza. Here you can find everything from beachwear, T-shirs and unique craft items to luxury jewelry. Take a break from your beach lounging and visit the many souvenir stores for that special Jamaican vacation memento or a luxury piece 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

Not only a fabulous place to shop and chill, Island Village is also a playground for fun in the sun entertainment. Centrally 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. Food, drink and fun available at Margaritaville, while the Hard Rock Café’s Rock Shop and an authentic Harley Davidson Jamaica outlet are located directly across the street. Entertainment is provided by local cultural groups along with live bands and performances and for the latest Hollywood blockbusters, visit the Cove Theatre. Call 675-8995 or visit  www.islandvillageja.com.
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