The Best Islands for Luxury Shopping in the Caribbean

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 21, 2017

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By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor

We love trawling craft markets and buying cute little tchotchkes as much as any Caribbean shopper, but sometimes we’re prepared to invest a little more in a pricey designer bauble or high-end must-have. So where do we go when we want to splurge on a tropical memento? Straight to these islands, the best places for luxury shopping in the Caribbean.

Barbados In Holetown on the island’s west coast, Limegrove “lifestyle centre” has everything you’ll need for the luxe life, with a big-name lineup of boutiques, including Breitling, Cartier, and Jaeger-LeCoultre.

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