Barbados Shopping...
You’ll
find that a Barbados shopping experience is just as much a part of the
island’s tourism product as Sun, sea and sand… In
fact, for many visitors to this beautiful island paradise exploring the
numerous duty-free shops tops the list of things to do.
Whether they are looking for fine jewellery, electronic equipment, watches, crystal, leather goods or local craft… there are a number of world-class retailers who provide high quality merchandise at prices that are significantly lower than those in North America or Europe.
I know you maybe a bit skeptical, to hear that you can find genuine high quality products at significantly lower prices…
But let me assure you there is genuine merchandise on sale. The island has a duty free tax system that guarantee prices will be 30% to 50% less than the regular price in North America and Europe.
One of these retailers is Colombian Emeralds International; this world-class store has a number of convenient locations in Bridgetown, at the Grantley Adams International Airport, the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal, and on both the West and South Coast of the island.
Here is a look at some of Barbados most popular shopping areas…
Whether they are looking for fine jewellery, electronic equipment, watches, crystal, leather goods or local craft… there are a number of world-class retailers who provide high quality merchandise at prices that are significantly lower than those in North America or Europe.
I know you maybe a bit skeptical, to hear that you can find genuine high quality products at significantly lower prices…
But let me assure you there is genuine merchandise on sale. The island has a duty free tax system that guarantee prices will be 30% to 50% less than the regular price in North America and Europe.
One of these retailers is Colombian Emeralds International; this world-class store has a number of convenient locations in Bridgetown, at the Grantley Adams International Airport, the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal, and on both the West and South Coast of the island.
Here is a look at some of Barbados most popular shopping areas…
Shopping in Bridgetown
Bridgetown has been a vibrant
commercial center since it was first establish by the British settlers
in 1628 a year after the island was settled…
Today some 350 years later this historic city stands as one of the oldest towns in the western hemisphere.
With such a rich history you’ll find that shopping in Bridgetown is a wonderful experience with many of the stores still located on many of those old streets.
For example Broad Street is the main shopping area it is also the main street and the heart of this historic city…
Although there have been numerous changes on this street a number of historical landmarks remain.
One of the landmarks is the island’s main department store Cave Shepherd who has celebrated over 100 years.
More importantly Bridgetown remains the commercial hub of the island providing a shopping experience you’ll love…
Today some 350 years later this historic city stands as one of the oldest towns in the western hemisphere.
With such a rich history you’ll find that shopping in Bridgetown is a wonderful experience with many of the stores still located on many of those old streets.
Broad Street in Bridgetown Barbados
For example Broad Street is the main shopping area it is also the main street and the heart of this historic city…
Although there have been numerous changes on this street a number of historical landmarks remain.
One of the landmarks is the island’s main department store Cave Shepherd who has celebrated over 100 years.
More importantly Bridgetown remains the commercial hub of the island providing a shopping experience you’ll love…
Barbados Shopping on the West Coast
The West coast of Barbados has
long been recognized as the gold coast of the island… on
this coast you’ll find stunning villas, spectacular white
sand beaches and shimmering turquoise waters…
But what you may not know is that you’ll also find the widest selection of shops outside of Bridgetown.
Barbados shopping experience on this renowned coast includes many of the world-class shops you’ll find in Bridgetown like Diamonds International, Little Switzerland and the Caribbean’s largest department store Cave Shepherd.
This charming shopping village houses a cluster of fascinating little shops catering to your gifts and souvenir needs…
Tuck away in this adorable shopping village are the Best of Barbados Shop, Ganzee T-shirt Shop, The Gourmet Shop, On the Wall Art Gallery, Dingolay store and the Lazy Days surf shop.
But what you may not know is that you’ll also find the widest selection of shops outside of Bridgetown.
Barbados shopping experience on this renowned coast includes many of the world-class shops you’ll find in Bridgetown like Diamonds International, Little Switzerland and the Caribbean’s largest department store Cave Shepherd.
The Chattel Village
This charming shopping village houses a cluster of fascinating little shops catering to your gifts and souvenir needs…
Tuck away in this adorable shopping village are the Best of Barbados Shop, Ganzee T-shirt Shop, The Gourmet Shop, On the Wall Art Gallery, Dingolay store and the Lazy Days surf shop.
Shopping on the South Coast
The South coast of Barbados is
the active coast of the island… on this coast
you’ll find a vibrant and diverse nightlife that is match
only by exquisite white sandy beaches.
But what you’ll also find is a shopping experience that will match anything you’ll find in Bridgetown. Except you also get to shop for your beach wraps and tropical prints right on the beach...
These include the Vista Complex in Worthing, the Quayside Centre in Hastings and Sheraton Centre the island’s largest shopping mall.
But what you’ll also find is a shopping experience that will match anything you’ll find in Bridgetown. Except you also get to shop for your beach wraps and tropical prints right on the beach...
Shopping on the southcoast beach
These include the Vista Complex in Worthing, the Quayside Centre in Hastings and Sheraton Centre the island’s largest shopping mall.
Shopping for Craft in Barbados
Arts and craft are a big part
of Barbadian culture, that’s why you’ll find so
many craft centres through out the island displaying and offering for
sale many unique gifts that are perfect mementos of your Barbados
adventure.
For example just outside of the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal you’ll find the Pelican Craft Village, a collection of attractive shops where you can find a wide variety of souvenir pieces made of mahogany, batik, ceramics and a whole lot more.
But the Pelican Craft Village is just one of the many areas around Bridgetown that cater to goods of the creative Barbadian artist…
About 10-minutes away at Cheapside you’ll find another craft centre offering for sale some of the finest pieces of leather goods you’ll find on any Caribbean holiday.
So browse around our duty free stores and our craft shops mingle with the locals and have a fun shopping experience… that special souvenir piece awaits you, and friendly islanders are always ready to offer you service with a smile.
For example just outside of the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal you’ll find the Pelican Craft Village, a collection of attractive shops where you can find a wide variety of souvenir pieces made of mahogany, batik, ceramics and a whole lot more.
The Pelican Craft Centre Barbados
But the Pelican Craft Village is just one of the many areas around Bridgetown that cater to goods of the creative Barbadian artist…
About 10-minutes away at Cheapside you’ll find another craft centre offering for sale some of the finest pieces of leather goods you’ll find on any Caribbean holiday.
So browse around our duty free stores and our craft shops mingle with the locals and have a fun shopping experience… that special souvenir piece awaits you, and friendly islanders are always ready to offer you service with a smile.