US Virgin Islands
If you accidentally left any island essentials at home – or just want a new look – this locally owned store is the best on St Thomas for swimsuits,…
Must-see shopping in Caribbean
Aruba
Hendrik Schouten's beloved shop contains the sculptures, paintings, jewelry and clothing of many local artists. Usually there's an artist in residence,…
Cayo Coco
Shopping plaza just outside the entrance to the Meliá Jardines del Rey with souvenir and clothes shops, a bowling alley and a spa open to all visitors.
Grand Cayman
Some 10,000 addictive rum cakes are made here daily. Sure, you can buy them all over the island – and the region – but those at the factory are freshest…
Vedado
This lovingly curated private shop sells some interesting and unique souvenirs (not the standard government-branded stuff). It's on the upper floor of a…
Librería La Escalera Eddy Tamayo
Santiago de Cuba
A veritable museum of old and rare books stacked ceiling high, plus vinyl records. Eddy is usually down to make a deal. Sombrero-clad trovadores often sit…
St John
Looking for paper made out of local donkey poo? Thought so. It’s here, along with shelves of other ecofriendly wares and sea-glass jewelry. Proceeds go to…
Bonaire
Janice Huckaby Baillie's paintings capture the glorious colors of Bonaire's reef, sea and sky. Paintings and prints are available, as are various…
Grenada Island
A small shop filled with beautiful batik creations made right on Grenada. Ask to see the dyeing process. Also has a small gallery out back featuring…
Santo Domingo
A high-end boutique selling Panama hats and guayabera (also known as chacabana), traditionally white shirts worn on formal occasions. The former start at…
Port-au-Prince & Around
Attached to the Mountain Maid Tea Terrace, this mission shop sells arts and crafts as well as wonderful bread, cookies, honey and homemade spiced dous (a…
Bonaire
What could be a better Bonaire souvenir than something made from sea salt? This little shop carries sea salt for cooking (plus grinders and shakers), as…
El Yunque & East Coast
Part of the popular Boardriders, this is the place to pick up cool sunglasses, jewelry, shorts and custom-made T-shirts before beach bumming.
Bonaire
On the strip in front of the cruise-ship terminal, this little shop is packed with goodies, including jewelry, paintings, driftwood art and lots of other…
San Juan
This massive mall – known simply as Plaza – is the Caribbean’s largest with over 300 stores, 40 eating spots and 13 movie screens. Located near the Hato…
Taller de Serigrafía René Portocarrero
Habana Vieja
Paintings and prints by young Cuban artists are exhibited and sold here, with prices ranging from CUC$30 to CUC$150. You can also see the artists at work…
Tortola
This fashionable shop in front of the ferry dock focuses on sustainable goods, with used-sailcloth home decor, upcycled art and sea-glass jewelry among…
Casa del Habano 'El Embajador'
Cienfuegos
Offering frigid air-conditioning and hazy views of puffing cigar aficionados, this is where you come for the city's best smokes. Rum and coffee play…
Vedado
This government-run ARTex shop opposite the Hotel Habana Libre has a good selection of CDs, cassettes, books, crafts and postcards.
US Virgin Islands
Located in Pissarro’s boyhood home, the gallery sells a few reproductions of the famous impressionist’s St Thomas scenes but focuses on works by…
Bermuda
Next to Dockyard Glassworks, this gallery sells nine different varieties of Bermuda's famous rum cake (free samples available), as well as contemporary…
Port Antonio
This fresh produce market is the best place to come if you're self-catering. There's a small craft section and a secondhand book stall with an eclectic…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
Out near the airport, BlueMall has upped the ante on the region's retail offerings, and includes international brands plus expansive food and…
Negril
At the Kuyaba hotel, there's a focus on locally created art and other crafts, which makes a refreshing change from the mass-produced tat in most Negril…
Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France's main mall is a fairly modest affair housing shops selling everything from hair extensions to TVs. It also has a large Carrefour…
Ocho Rios
This market features fair-quality ceramics and art, as well as the usual T-shirts with chirpy Jamaican slogans and Rasta tams with fake dreadlocks…
Ciego de Ávila Province
This is an ARTex souvenir store rather than the well-known Cuban department store. It's on two levels selling everything from arty parasols to Cuban flags.
Holguín
This state-run shop on Parque Calixto García sells small affordable paintings and similar handicrafts to the private vendor market a few blocks away.
Havana
A 20-year-old shopping center spread over four floors at the Vedado end of Miramar. By Cuban standards it's fairly comprehensive, if a little rundown.
Bermuda
This striking, twin-towered stone building used to be the Royal Navy's barracks. Today it houses a clutch of clothing stores, a restaurant and an ATM.
Vieques
The go-to place in Esperanza for all your beach needs – swimwear, shades and sun lotion, along with caps, shoes and T-shirts from local designers.
Santo Domingo
Stylish and classy upscale boutique selling this well-known Dominican designer's womenswear. Plus jewelry and bags, all with a Caribbean flair.
Varadero
A retail outlet of Havana's famous Casa de las Américas, this place sells art, postcards and those old pre-internet-age throwbacks – books!
Grand Cayman
This local handicraft market isn't a bad place to pick up Caymanian jewelry and other handmade products. Local food products are also on sale.
Santa Clara
Calle Independencia between JB Zayas and Maceo is the pedestrianized 'Boulevard', full of shoppers during the day and bar-hoppers at night.
US Virgin Islands
This is the famous mall that most cruise visitors beeline to. Here you can buy everything from watches and jewels to tobacco and liquor.
Varadero
The largest of several open-air artisans markets lining Primera Avenida, with private vendors selling mainly Cuba-themed crafts.
Galería de Arte María del Carmen
Santo Domingo
This place has been selling art long enough to attract a wide range of talented Dominican painters. Opening hours seem variable.
San Juan
Some of Puerto Rico's best contemporary artists, including Lorenzo Homar and Carmelo Sobrino, are displayed in this gallery.
Galería de Arte Latinoamericano
Vedado
Situated in the Casa de las Américas and featuring art from all over Latin America.
