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A Caribbean vacation is not complete without shopping, particularly Duty-free shopping. While tax-exempt shops are found virtually at any airports and ports in the region, certain stations have more shops and boutiques that offer more discounts -- up to 40 percent! These island destinations even allow tourists to take advantage of bringing limited quantity of goods back home from their Caribbean trip tax-free.Do you want to learn more? Visit caribbean warehouse

 

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands 

 

St. Thomas' capital city, Charlotte Amalie, is the top hub for tax-free shopping in the Caribbean. It houses literally hundreds of tax exempt shops along its primary streets; Main Street, Back Street, and Waterfront Street, as well as their connecting alleys. Here you'll find anything from jewelry, clothing, cameras, rum and other kinds of alcohol. The Havensight Mall fronting St. Thomas harbor is another popular destination for non-taxed shopping. US visitors enjoy a special exemption at St. Thomas, wherein they are allowed to bring up to $1,600 worth of goods free of tax. 

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Philipsburg, St. Maarten

 Front Street on Philipsburg is a mile long stretch of duty-free shopping, with more than two dozen shops! Popular goods include jewelry, tobacco products, leather goods, local liquor, as well as a wide selection of flavored rums. Most designer products are offered at discount rates that often reach up to 40% -- lower than US retail prices. Some of the name-brand boutiques available here are Tiffany, Tommy Hilfiger, Faconnable, Cartier, and Lalique.

Nassau, Bahamas 

Bay Street in Nassau has the most concentration of non-taxed shops in the Bahamas, which offers anything from liquor, crystals, china, photography equipment, watches and perfumes. If you're looking for handicrafts and other souvenir items, head over to Nassau's famous Straw Market. Most shops entertain haggling, so bring along any shopping savvy you might possess.

 

George Town, Grand Cayman 

Grand Cayman is among the world's heavyweight when it comes to tax-free shopping. Shops in the capital, George Town, are conveniently located within walking distances of the cruise terminal. Tourists are treated with designer watches, china, jewelry, perfume, crystals, rare coins, and many more goods at bargain prices.

Broad Street and Sunset Crest, Barbados

 Broad Street in Bridgetown, Barbados is the center for duty-free shops and department stores with big name brands. Check out discounted luxury items like jewelry, name-brand clothing, cosmetics and appliances. Sunset Crest's Madison Duty Free Inc., located at the West Coast Mall is famous for carrying designer clothes and garments; linen outfits, cocktail dresses, shoes and other accessories.

Along with snorkeling, beach bar crawling, duty-free shopping has been associated with a Caribbean vacation. Should you find yourself in the vibrant tropical region of the Caribbean, you know where to do your shopping.

 

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