Shopping in Antigua - outlets, shopping streets and boutiques

You can bring a lot of interesting souvenirs and goods, including food items to remember your trip. Antigua and Barbuda is part of the Commonwealth, led by Great Britain. Alcoholic British traditions are very strong here. The country is one of the leading producers of rum. Some of the varieties are considered the best in the world. These are English Harbour, Ron Guajiro, Soldiers Bay Silver Rum, and Ron Miel Jamaiquino. The longer the aging of the drink, the more expensive it is. Susie's Hot Sauce is a hot local sauce. It is produced from Chile. Tourists also often buy it.

Antigua and Barbuda is one of the few countries where you can find lavender jade. This is a rare mineral of delicate purple color. Local jewelers make stunning jewelry from it. Local jewelers also actively use corals and shells when creating jewelry. A wooden painted mask will be a good gift or a memory of your trip. Masks painted by hand in different colors are sold in markets. They come in different styles. Flax products are especially good here. They are bright and light. These products allow you to feel comfortable and festive. Woven wool rugs and bright pads are also good. They will create a unique accent in the interior.

Local ceramics are very beautiful. These are plates, lamps, dishes, candlesticks, and other products. Handmade bags are made from local materials. They are made under the influence of the Mayan culture. Tourists also bring porcelain, crystal, souvenirs from coconut, and woven mats from the country. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Shopping opportunities are very wide in Antigua. You can buy everything here from items of local artisans to luxury goods. There are many small shops all over the island. However, you can make the best purchases in two places: Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay. Heritage Quay is more modern. Redcliffe Quay is a historic store. Heritage Quay is a real paradise in St. John's. It consists of more than 50 stores. You can buy duty-free products there. Electronics, cigars, music discs, liquors, porcelain and crystal, designer clothing and shoes, swimwear, sports equipment, cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry, watches, and souvenirs are sold there. There is also a wide variety of cafes and restaurants, night clubs and casinos here. A wonderful view of the harbor opens from the center. Vendors Mall is adjacent to it. You can buy everything you need for the beach there.

You can buy a Rolex from an official dealer of Abbot's Jewelry & Perfumery from luxury brands in Heritage Quay. They also sell Swiss watches of other famous brands. Colombian Emeralds International is the world's largest duty-free jewelry store. Quin Farara & Company Ltd is a family-owned company that specializes in tobacco, cigars, and wines.

Redcliffe Quay is located in the oldest part of the city. It was built in the XVII century. Rum, slaves, coffee, and cigars were sold here. You should definitely visit some of the boutiques. Silver Chelles sells handmade silver jewelry, evening handbags, and gifts. The Goldsmith sells gold products with unique stones created by the store owner. Tanzanite, black opal, Namibian green tourmaline, Imperial Topaz, and other exotic stones serve as inserts. Exotic Antigua is a boutique of bright summer clothing for men and women, which is ideal for tropical climates. Various accessories and jewelry are also sold here. There are several excellent cafes and restaurants in the courtyard in the tropical garden.

A good gift shop is located in the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. You can buy local blue ceramics, dolls, postcards, and carvings here. Artisans Antigua Traveling Market sells beauty items, soap, art items, sweets, herbs, interior items, and so on. Elements Antigua is a store that sells locally produced Spa products: body powders, scrubs, sunscreens, healing balms, lip balms, and even insect repellent spray.

Numerous stores are located in English Harbour. This is an old town in Antigua. Most of them are located at Nelson’s Dockyard in the Harbour. Art galleries with unique items of local art, souvenir shops, clothing boutiques, and shops selling wine, coffee, tobacco products, and rum are located here. There are also many good supermarkets in the town.

Shops are open from 8-30 to 16-00. They are open from 8-00 to 12-00 on Saturdays. Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay are closed on Sundays and holidays.

There are not many shops on Barbuda Island. It is not easy to buy some quite basic things. Therefore, it is better to stock up on everything you need in advance. There is a pharmacy and a wine store on the island. You can buy local artisan clothing, decorative items, and souvenirs in Cardington. But the choice is much smaller here than in Antigua.