Tortola Shopping
While in the Caribbean paradise that is the British Virgin Islands, you will come to notice that there is more to the gorgeous island atmosphere than just its nature. The British Virgin Island of Tortola is, indeed, a beautiful land that is filled with all the wonder and luxury of the Caribbean, the natural splendor that is the hallmark of the BVI as a whole. You will also find, however, that it is a place that is suited for those who are interested in purchasing all the duty free trinkets and delicacies that evade them in the United States. If you’re interested in finding some of the rarities that make up the BVI, you simply must take a trip to Tortola.
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As the largest island in the BVI, you will find some of the most incredible objects for your purchase and perusal in Tortola. It is a gorgeous landscape that is not only suited for those who would like t have unprecedented exploration of a natural wonder, but it is also the perfect place for those who would like to get in some of the abundant commercialism that awaits tourists to the island. As you may have come to expect in most Caribbean countries and islands, most all items that you purchase in Tortola are completely duty free --which, as you are no doubt aware, means that you can purchase and transport those objects which have purchased back the United States without paying an extra charge. However, unlike the US Virgin Islands, and many others in the Caribbean, the items you purchase in the BVI aren’t duty free. You will be pleased to know that the items themselves are transported to the BVI without duty and are, therefore, incredibly inexpensive.
Most of the shopping is done on the main street of Tortola’s capital --Road Town. From Monday to Saturday, you will find the stores open and ready for your patronage --from the hours of 9 am to 4 pm. If you’re interested in finding some of the most incredible gifts from the local merchants in town, you should first take a trip to Crafts Alive. It is an open air market that offers visitors the opportunity to engage in the traditional barter system. You’ll also be treated to some of the most incredible crafts that you’ll ever see in the Caribbean --hand crafted trinkets and traditional jewelry and the tourist mainstay, the BVI T-shirt.
If you’re more interested in sampling some of the spices and sumptuous treats of Tortola, then you should take a trip to Sunny Caribbee Spice Co. It’s a lovely place that offers guests the chance to taste the teas, condiments, and, of course, seasonings that Tortola has to offer. You’ll also be able to get a few of the handicrafts for which the Caribbean in general (and Tortola in particular) is known.
There are a plethora of shops at your disposal, all of which offer you acceptable prices for some of the most incredible wares. If you’re willing to a little digging, you’ll find something truly remarkable.