Better Shopping In The Bahamas.

Better Shopping In The Bahamas.
The best part of any holiday, specifically women, is the shopping. So why should Bahamas be any different. From high end shopping to travel souvenirs you have great options while store shopping in the Bahamas.

Region-wise Best Shopping in the Bahamas

Nassau in New Providence Island

Nassau, the shopper's paradise has some of the swankiest names in clothing products. In the Bay Street of this town you'll find Gucci, Fendi and the likes and with it's dining places serving superb delicacies a walk down this street is all it takes to round your shopping experience. Nassau is also recognized for duty-free buying and thus you get expensive jewelry, watches, perfumes, electronics, cameras and all additional goods at almost 50% cheaper price.

Another attraction in Nassau is the straw market. You can find some excellent straw hats and hand bags all hand made as also guava jelly and other homemade products not found anywhere else. While bargaining on Bay Street may not be the right thing to do, not-bargaining at Straw Market is definitely the wrong thing. Bargain well if you don't want to be billed far too much.

Atlantis in Paradise Island

The sheer size and quantity of the Atlantis shopping market can overpower you, though Nassau scores better in terms of variety. Open 365 days a year, shops at Atlantis offer products from leading designers and brands at a far lesser cost. Nevertheless handmade and homemade products are certainly not the forte of this island.

Grand Bahama Island

The main shopping destination of this isle is the International Bazaar Freeport Bahamas. Located in the center of downtown Freeport, buses ply to this shopping paradise for just $1 from almost all corners of the city and visitors can find a mix of culture in the International Bazaar. The maze of suppliers, shops and cafes sell goods from more than 25 nations and are open between 9 am to 6 pm.

Out Islands

The out islands of Bahamas do not really cater to the consumer as the shops can be small and not really very special. You may find souvenirs and gifts in the small straw markets.

The best part of shopping in the Bahamas is you don't have to pay any sales tax. Cigars, alcohol, clothes and other items cost a lot lesser than elsewhere, which is what is making Bahamas a shopper's paradise. However a flat charge of $15 is billed on every tourist while departing from the islands.