The Abacos
The granddaughter of the original woman who began sewing bags and purses from canvas leftover from her husband's sailmaking business is still behind the…
Must-see shopping in Caribbean
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…
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…
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
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,…
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…
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…
Bridgetown
This ever-evolving complex of galleries, souvenir stands and workshops, between downtown and the cruise-ship terminal, features the works of many local…
St Lucia
Walk into this quirky studio on the waterfront in Soufrière and you’ll be welcomed by friendly Zaka, who creates lovely wooden masks that are painted in…
Península de Pedernales
This larimar-blue building is the new, somewhat upscale home of the larimar business around Bahoruco. The jewelry for sale here is more favorably…
Siddhia Hutchinson Glen Weilgus Gallery
Vieques
The gallery of artist Siddhia Hutchinson exhibits her first-class paintings of colorful tropical scenes, alongside other artists from the island and…
Grande-Terre
This quirky place, clearly signposted off the main road, specializes in items made of seeds – and they all look good. There are seed wall hangings and…
St-Barthélemy
Around 800 different labels are stocked at this superb wine shop, which also supplies many of the best restaurants, bars and resorts across the entire…
Antigua
For quality regional art and crafts, drop by this lovely gallery in a cottage cradled by rainforest and run by local artist Sallie Harker. The British…
Havana
After Plaza América in Varadero, this is probably Cuba's flashiest shopping mall – and there's barely a tourist in sight. The place has taken a step up in…
Habana Vieja
If only all shopping malls could be this attractive! Encased in an 18th-century colonial palace and gathered around a shaded central patio, this place…
St-Barthélemy
There's one place on St-Barth where you'll want to be looking good, and that's the beach. If it's time for a new swimsuit, Kiwi can get you kitted out…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
El Mundo can arrange day-old editions of world newspapers including the New York Times, Le Monde and Corriere della Sera with a day’s notice, plus it has…
Saba
Hailing from France, Marie Petit is a self-taught artist who collects and grows seeds on Saba to turn them into unique jewelry – bracelets to elaborate…
St-Barthélemy
A fancy-spa staple around the world, this luxe skincare and perfume brand has been creating its products from Caribbean flora in this small lab and…
San Juan
This well-stocked bookstore carries a good range of Boricua-focused books, all published by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. You'll find everything…
Providenciales
Alongside the salts, spices and sauces on display at this high-end local grocer, you'll find noncomestibles such as soaps and locally made clothing,…
Eleuthera
Set back from the bend in the main road in central Gregory Town, and surrounded by foliage and cars in various states of repair, Rebecca’s is an eccentric…
Aguadilla
The Beer Box has Puerto Rico's best selection of craft beers, period. There's a surprising variety of Puerto Rican labels available, in addition to…
Puerto Plata
Housed in a 1917 building that once stored tobacco, this new cigar store recently relocated from Moca to Puerto Plata to capitalize on the influx of…
Cosecha Store & Creative Center
Aruba
The popular Oranjestad design store has this second location selling authentic Aruban crafts handmade by locals. Unlike the Oranjestad shop, though, this…
Havana
The Cuban fashion fascination is in high gear at this small boutique complex hidden in a Miramar villa. It has a limited selection of designer clothing,…
Varadero
The best selection of rum in Varadero as well as tasting opportunities in a venerable old building that acts as a small museum. It gives a through-the…
Vieques
The unmissable pink building five-minutes' walk from the ferry is part-cafe serving up delicious breakfasts and brunches – think top-notch coffee,…
Bonaire
In 2018 Bonaire's beloved Rincon-based distillery opened a spacious satellite shop in Kralendijk, where you can taste and purchase its six liqueurs and…
Vieques
Head to this stylish one-stop shop for locally made gifts, accessories, home furnishings, sweet-smelling toiletries and specialty foods. You can even buy…
Santa Clara
Sales outlet for Fábrica de Tabacos Constantino Pérez Carrodegua that is staffed by a friendly team of cigar experts. You can also buy cheap rum here, and…
Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos' main drag – known officially as Av 54, but colloquially as El Bulevar – is an archetypal Cuban shopping street with not a chain store in sight…
Santo Domingo
More a shop than museum, Choco Museo nonetheless has signs in Spanish and English that explain the history of chocolate and manufacturing processes in the…
Puerto Plata
La Canoa is a large, rambling store with a mini amber and larimar museum and work spaces where the stones are polished and set in jewelry. It also sells…
Saba
Drop by the adorable gingerbread-trimmed traditional cottage of jeweler Mark Johnson to browse unique pieces including necklaces, bracelets and earrings…
Port Antonio
This wooden complex facing Fisherman's Beach on the main road has a series of small huts, each with craftspeople selling carved wood, jewelry, T-shirts…
Varadero
The place for cigars: this place has top-quality merchandise from humidors to perfume, and helpful service. There's also a small bar-tasting room and a…
Nassau
Thoroughly marinated in Ole Nassau Bahamian rum, these buttery little bundt cakes sell for BS$7, and up to BS$19 for large ones in decorative tins…
Port of Spain
Browse stalls heaped with colorful tropical produce, much of it organic, and pick up some fresh fruits at bargain prices. The market sets up on the Queen…
