Must-see shopping in Caribbean

  • 3 Girls & a Kiln

    Grand Cayman

    Island-themed 3 Girls & a Kiln is a ceramics shop and collective run by three talented women who each specialize in a different art form. Ceramics,…

  • Bookland

    Kingston

    Excellent New Kingston bookshop. Stock includes a strong selection of titles on Jamaica and the Caribbean, including guidebooks and a fiction section…

  • Galería Petrus

    San Juan

    This pioneering gallery was founded by Sylvia Villafañe in 1997 to showcase contemporary Puerto Rican artists, such as William Bass, Bobby Cruz López and…

  • Libros AC

    San Juan

    This bookstore has a great selection of books and magazines in both English and Spanish. An extensive children's section makes it a hit with parents…

  • Sunny Caribbee Spice Shop

    Tortola

    It’s a favorite for its colorful array of island-made seasonings such as ‘rum peppers’ and ‘mango magic.’ Spices are also packaged as hangover cures and…

  • Librería Venecia

    Habana Vieja

    Wonderful little private bookshop in Calle Obispo selling yellowed secondhand tomes, esoteric film posters and other random print work that you won't find…

  • Pure Art

    Grand Cayman

    About 1.5 miles south of the center, this traditional Caymanian house is packed with arts and crafts – a perfect stop for creative souvenirs, most of…

  • Fondo Cubano de Bienes Culturales

    Santiago de Cuba

    This government-run gallery features a good rotation of local artisans and art exhibitions, a few blocks from Parque Céspedes.

  • La Marca

    Habana Vieja

    Should you want a more permanent memento of your time in Cuba, try La Marca, the first licensed tattoo shop on the island. The parlor is run by a group of…

  • Kaya Herb House

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    The Falmouth branch of the St Ann's marijuana dispensary stocks almost two dozen distinct Sativa, Indica and hybrid strains of the herb, grown in their…

  • SeaSpray Boutique & Ice & Easy Smoothies

    Anguilla

    Ice-cream-colored shades of pink, yellow and blue adorn the facade of this adorable shop, where artist Pamela Miller sells reasonably priced handmade…

  • Nena Sanchez Gallery

    Curaçao

    The drive up to the old Landhuis Jan Kok is lined with colorful sculptures, whimsical animal paintings and unexpected rock cairns. This is your…

  • Aunt Lilly’s

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    In the hamlet of Coxheath, between Sherwood Content and Windsor, you'll find this Usain Bolt gift shop, run by his welcoming and jovial aunt, Miss Lilly…

  • Papillon Enterprise

    Port-au-Prince & Around

    Formed in 2009, this top-notch organization has built a successful artisan's workshop staffed by Haitians who make art out of various recycled materials…

  • Caribelle Batik

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Set in a former plantation Great House tinged in shades of citrus, mint and tangerine, Caribelle Batik has churned out gorgeous batik products since 1974…

  • Cosecha

    Aruba

    If you're after a unique, Aruban-made souvenir, look no further. A local artists' cooperative, Cosecha stocks a range of wonderful creations from sea…

  • Five Square Art Gallery

    Saba

    Paintings, sketches, drawings, prints, silk screening, cards, carvings, sculptures and other unique works by artists from Saba and around the Caribbean…

  • Salomé Casa de Modas

    Havana

    Every single piece at this private boutique reflects authentic Cuban style. It specializes in all things linen – dresses, blouses, trousers and guayaberas…

  • Caribelle Batik

    St Lucia

    Housed in an enticing Victorian Caribbean mansion nestled amid lush tropical gardens, this working batik studio is a feast for the eyes. All the batik…

  • Mazinga on the Bay

    Sint Eustatius

    Inside one of the four remaining 17th-century Lower Town buildings, Mazinga is named for the highest point on Statia, located on the crater rim of the…

  • Island Village

    Ocho Rios

    Since its 2002 opening, this self-contained entertainment park has changed the face of Ocho Rios. The 2-hectare development claims to resemble a ‘Jamaican…

  • Craft Shop

    Jamaica

    Goombay drums, along with medicinal herbs, calabash shells and abengs (cow horns), are for sale in the tiny red-and-green craft shop as you enter town…

  • Kakona

    Saba

    This superb gift shop showcases the work of Saban artists and craftspeople in a cute cottage. Many items are made from local plants and natural products …

  • Sargeant's Model Shop

    Bequia

    Bequia's original model boat workshop produces fine wooden miniatures using locals woods or imported mahogany. The most basic models take about three…

  • La Village de la Poterie

    Martinique

    It doesn't take much of a linguist to guess that La Poterie means 'pottery,' and indeed it's around a huge terra-cotta works that this shopping village is…

  • Epican

    Kingston

    Kingston's first medical marijuana dispensary, with knowledgeable and friendly staff ready to dispense ganja buds, oils and tinctures, along with advice…

  • Island Mix Art Emporium

    St Lucia

    A bright waterside gallery featuring works by artists and craftspeople from across the island. There is a good cafe on-site serving lunch by the water. On…

  • Secondhand Book Market

    Habana Vieja

    Relocated from Plaza de Armas, much to the chagrin of many vendors, Havana’s famous secondhand-book market now convenes in the open-air ruins of the…

  • Bookophilia

    Kingston

    Well-placed on Hope Rd. Bookophilia is a bookshop, social space and creative oasis. In addition to books, grab a coffee courtesy of Deaf Can! Coffee, or…

  • Yacht Haven Grande

    US Virgin Islands

    Next door to Havensight is this marina and chic shop complex. Gucci and Louis Vuitton headline the tony roster, along with several waterfront bistros…

  • Guavaberry Emporium

    St-Martin & Sint Maarten

    In a sparkling red-and-white original Dutch West Indies house from the late 1700s, this store trades solely in the official liqueur of St-Martin/Sint…

  • Book Junkie

    Trinidad

    Manzanilla's big sky, cool breezes and shady palm groves offer the perfect setting for kicking back with a book, and this lovely little cabin is a…

  • Ediciones Vigía

    Matanzas

    To the southwest of Plaza de la Vigía this unique book publisher, founded in 1985, produces high-quality handmade paper and 1st-edition books on a variety…

  • Casa Quien

    Santo Domingo

    Housed in an elegant 16th-century home in the Zona Colonial, Casa Quien exhibits and sells contemporary fine art, crafts, books and other curios created…

  • M'Bolo

    St-Barthélemy

    This charismatic owner-run boutique is a great spot to pick up some classy gifts. Pick up handmade leather bracelets, St-Barth's-branded Laguiole knives…

  • Marisel Herbal Bath & Body

    San Juan

    The smell of lavender will lead you straight to this artisanal apothecary, where you'll find everything from teas for an upset stomach and oils for…

  • Anguilla Sands & Salts

    Anguilla

    For a souvenir with a local touch, keep an eye out (or check the Facebook page) for pop-ups by this creative outfit that fills stainless-steel pendants,…

  • Grand Vins de France

    Anguilla

    Predominantly French wines and spirits are stocked at this outstanding wine shop, but there are also bottles from as far afield as California, Chile, New…

  • Casa Obbatalá

    Habana Vieja

    This specialist religious shop in Habana Vieja sells all manner of Santería offerings and cult objects, almost exclusively to religious-minded locals. The…

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