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Where to Shop
Souvenirs, clothing, spirits and handmade items are sold everywhere. Market days, Saturdays, Marigot Bay
are the busiest shopping days on the island. Road side vendors, shops, resorts and tourist sites The Marina Village - a charming waterfront village nestled in the picturesque Marigot Bay.
all provide plenty of purchasing opportunities. Castries, home to the largest market, is hugely A bank, supermarket, business center, art gallery and assorted boutiques and craft shops are
popular. Duty free shops dot the island. comingled against the lush greenness of the cliffs and the crystal blue of the bay. Enjoy the
pristine view of sailboats and catamarans sliding in and out of the bay.
Castries
La Place Carenage - a modern facility blending Caribbean architecture with air conditioned Soufriere
comfort, situated on the southern side of Castries Harbor. Livity Art Studio - offers personalized local crafts.
Castries Market and Vendor’s Arcade – facilities surging with Saint Lucian culture. Heaps of
fresh produce, crafted souvenirs, herbal remedies and bright island fabrics are among the most Ask locals about craft shops or explore downtown shops for handcrafted wears.
popular items. Vieux Fort
Pointe Seraphine Vieux Fort Plaza - the main shopping center for the south of the island. Located in the area are
A collage of shopping from local crafts to fine jewelry, welcome docking cruise ships and island a bank, supermarket, bookstore, toy store, beauty salon and several clothing shops.
visitors alike. Saturday is market day with fresh produce and other items available throughout the town.
Rodney Bay A large liquor store slash supermarket offers some of the best prices on liquor available in
Baywalk Mall – Located at Rodney Bay featuring luxury apartments, a Casino, fine restaurants the region.
and more. Baywalk Mall is a newly established mall situated in Rodney Bay.
JQ’s Shopping Mall – an area providing all commodities to the north of the island including a Shopping Hours
supermarket, banks and a post office. Plan accordingly.
Rodney Bay Village – located along the main strip, houses restaurants and other facilities Monday – Friday: 0830-1230 and 1330-1630.
interspersed with unique shops and handmade crafts. Saturday: 0830-1230
Rodney Bay Marina – a beautiful oceanside location to shop, dine and browse local art galleries. Sunday: Closed
Necessities such as a grocer and currency exchange are also available. Shopping Malls: 0900-2100
What to Buy
Unique, handcrafted batik and silk screen designs, seen on shifts, shirts, placemats, cocktail
napkins, and shopping bags.
Necklaces, bracelets, earrings and other locally made jewelry with beads and shells of various
types and colors.
Handmade bowls, beads, straw hats, flour sack shirts, sisal rugs, bags, sandals and woodwork.
Duty-free items.
Duty Free
Duty-free shops are retail outlets that do not apply local or national taxes and duties. They are often
found in the international zone of international airports, sea ports or onboard passenger ships.
Some duty free shops operate in central business districts away from airports or other ports.
Duty free shops are located at Pointe Seraphine, Hewanorra International Airport, Sandals Regency
Saint Lucia Golf Resort, Sandals Grande Saint Lucian Spa & Beach Resort, Almond Morgan Bay
Resort.
Duty free items include liquor, confectionaries, cigarettes, tobacco and accessories.
Duty free shopping is available to all visitors provided they present their passport and/or
airline ticket when making purchases.
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