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Shop 'til you Drop Most people staying on Grand Cayman head to the Georgetown, a city that's not just the capital of the government but also of the islands' duty-free shopping.
Enjoy A World Of Shopping In
An Elegant, Tropical Setting
-Shopping in Cayman-
What could be more exciting than spending a day shopping under a warm sun with a gentle breeze from the nearby ocean carrying you from shop to shop? Whether you are looking for dazzling jewelry, beautiful local arts and crafts or designer clothes, you will be pleased with the quality and selection our stores have to offer you. Duty free prices are found here on fine jewelry, china and perfume. Interesting jewelry items are made from recovered pieces of sunken treasures. Stamps issued by the Cayman Islands are collectibles and the local rum cake is an island specialty. Remember, articles made from turtle shells cannot be brought into the US, so don’t buy them. In Grand Cayman you never have to go far to shop. In addition to the shops in town, there are many small malls which have restaurants, liquor and gift shops including the new Grand Harbor Center.
Duty-Free Shopping Means Fantastic Savings
Amazing Art & Crafts You can also arrange for custom underwater videos and
photographs of your own diving and snorkeling experiences--a
unique souvenir of your Cayman vacation! You will be surprised by our selection of interesting and unusual shopping. The Tortuga Rum Company, for example, offers 10 blends of rums, Taste of the Caribbean sections featuring samples of the Tortuga Rum Cake, Tortuga label gourmet food products and a wide variety of Caribbean specialty foods, coffees, spices and sauces. An amazing variety of local items await you as well. These include shell jewelry, thatch work, wood carvings, Caymanian-style birdhouses, crocheted items, pepper sauces, tropical fruit jams, honey, Caymanite (Cayman's semi-precious stone) jewelry and sculpture, and a unique selection of antique and treasure coin jewelry. On Grand Cayman, The Farmer's Market Cooperative on Thomas Russell Way and Frankie's Fresh Fruits & Juices on Red Bay Road sell delicious unusual local jams, hot sauces, fruits, fresh juices and baked goods. Jewelry is a top purchase in the form of watches, custom
designed pieces, stones, and coins. A Another popular retailer is Chests of Gold, with locations at Galleria Plaza, the Hyatt Regency, and the Westin Casuarina. Numismatic jewelry, diamond creations, and champleve enamel designs are set in primarily 18 karat gold. At Treasure Island Resort and Galleria Plaza on Seven Mile Beach, 24 K-Mon Jewelers features antique coin jewelry as well as black coral, pearls, hand enameled cloisonné, and custom creations. Colombian Emeralds International, a well-known name throughout the Caribbean for fine jewelry, is located in George Town. This retailer offers emeralds as well as diamonds and other precious gemstones in 14 and 18 karat gold. Just across the street from the cruise terminal, the Duty Free Centre offers a variety of shops with goods in all price ranges. British Outpost offers treasure coins, black coral, gold and watches. Next door, De Bag Man Sunglass sells Ray-Ban, Versace, Revo, Armani and other imports at duty free prices. De Bag Man offers values on imported leather goods as well as Seiko, Guess, Anne Klein II, and Bulova watches. Leather goods fill the Coach Factory Store in the Anchorage Center, just off Harbour Drive a few steps from the cruise terminal. The Kirk Leather Store in Kirk Freeport Centre on Albert Panton Street also sells designer leather goods including Paloma Picasso, Bally, Fossil, Moschino, and Fendi. Also in the Centre, the Kirk Freeport
Gallery sells Lalique, Swarovski silver crystal, collectible
figurines, Hummel, Lladro, and other fine items. China and crystal collectors
can also stop by the Waterford and Wedgwood Gallery on Cardinal Avenue. Housed
in an English style Tudor building, this shop includes an extensive collection
of Waterford crystal from Ireland and Wedgwood china and crystal from England.
Other shops under the Kirk Freeport umbrella include the exclusive Cartier Boutique which offers 18 karat jewelry, watches, leather goods, perfumes, and pens, and La Perfumerie I & II, featuring fragrances from around the globe including Chanel, Lancome, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Clinique, and more. Mini facials and makeovers are also available. Located just behind the Cayman Island National Museum across from the cruise terminal, Far Away Places is well known for its linens and lace. Battenberg lace, towels, tablecloths, placemats, and other items fill the shop. Although not as extensive as the shopping in George Town, even
the most dedicated shopper will find plenty of diversion along West Bay Road
heading up Seven Mile Beach. Coconut Place, across the street from the Holiday
Inn Grand Cayman, and Galleria Plaza, just south of the Hyatt Regency, are some
of the top shopping areas. Travelers can look for duty-free liquor, jewelry,
island clothing, and other vacation purchases along this strip. The Marriott
(formerly the Radisson), Westin Casuarina, and Treasure Island Resort each have
numerous shops featuring jewelry, resort clothing, and gift items. Some of the real bargains are found on Cayman-made items. Caymanite, a stone found only on the eastern end of Grand Cayman's East End and the bluff on Cayman Brac, is sold throughout the islands mounted as jewelry. The semi-precious stone, a form of dolomite, ranges from a light beige to a beautiful amber color and is often mounted in a gold setting. Black coral jewelry is also a widespread commodity, and artisans design it into fine jewelry and small sculptures. Only jewelers licensed to remove the coral may do so and without a certificate testifying that the purchase is from an approved seller a vacationer's black coral may be confiscated in customs. Brian Beard's Black Coral on Church Street just across from the cruise terminal has a large selection of reasonably priced black coral earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets. Travelers in transit through the US need to avoid anything made with turtle products. All goods--including oils, steaks, shells, and jewelry--made from turtles and turtle shells have been banned by US Customs. All in-transit passengers traveling through the US to other nations will have to surrender turtle products at US Customs. Locals products vacationers won't have to worry about clearing through Customs are arts and crafts. Birdhouses made from coconuts, brooms woven from thatch, and pepper sauce distilled form fiery Scotch Bonnet peppers to capture the spirit of the islands make inexpensive island souvenirs. Shoppers find that the means of exchange is the Caymanian dollar, exchanged at a rate of $1.20 US to $1 CI. The US dollar is also accepted in shops and restaurants, along with travelers checks and most major credit cards. Grand Cayman is the fifth largest financial center in the world, with over 500 banks, so currency exchange and ATMs are not a problem. People have used black coral since prehistoric times, as a medicine (its Latin family name, Antipathes, means “against suffering”), a charm (to ward off evil spirits and natural disasters) and in carved ornaments. Native to the tropics, local craftsmen have been carving black coral for hundreds of years. Mariners brought back gifts of black coral to their royal sponsors, who prized its rarity and beauty. In time, black coral came to be known as the "King’s Coral".
TortugaRumcakes.com - Tortuga Rum Co. Ltd Another popular island purchase is the Tortuga Rum Cake, made using five-year-old Tortuga Gold Rum. Sealed in a red tin, the cake is the product of a 100-year-old family recipe. Or, for travelers who want to skip the cake, a bottle of Tortuga, Blackbear, or Cayman Gold Rum makes a inexpensive duty free purchase.
BlackbeardsRumCompany.com -- Blackbeard's Rum & Rum Cake Company
Blackbeard's Rum & Rum Cake Company
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| West Indies Trading Co. Opens in George Town |
| Cayman businessman Dan
Tibbetts has just opened a new store in George Town called West Indies
Trading Co. in. This store is equipped with marine-type artifacts, replicas
of pirate’s guns, Knights swords, suit of armors, sailor’s knot boards, ship
models and brass instruments to name a few. Nautical, military and historic
artifacts abound. As you walk into this real treasure you can’t help
feeling like you’ve landed into “times of yore” only with a touch of class.
Mr. Tibbetts said “I saw the idea for the merchandise last fall in Cancun. All the items are manufactured in Spain and with their historical and nautical feel, I thought these items would fit well with our Cayman Heritage. The downtown location is good for Cruise Ship passengers and will be enhanced by the future North Landing Terminal.” Visit the store in the Waterfront Centre (the old Wholesome Bakery Building) or call (345) 949-5060. |
Click to see there web site
Grand Cayman has a good selection of shops and
mini-malls, stocking such items as t-shirts, local arts and crafts to designer
clothes, watches and jewelry.
The products sold in Cayman are Duty-Free and do not attract a sales tax to the
Cayman Island Government.
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Kirks Freeport Located on Cardinal Avenue, George Town offering designer watches such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Tag-Heuer, Gucci and omega. A wide selection of jewelry such as Roberto coin, Mikimoto, Kabana, emeralds, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and tanzanite. Perfume and cosmetics are also offered along with crystal, leather goods, and Wedgewood china. |
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Columbian Emeralds Located on Harbour drive, George Town offering a selection of designer jewelry in gold, white gold and silver along with diamonds and emeralds. |
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Grand Switzerland Located at the Anchorage Centre, George Town offering jewelry and fabulous Swiss timepieces. |
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Tiffany & Co. Located on the waterfront, George Town offering jewelry and perfumes. |
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British Outpost Located at the Duty Free Centre, George Town offering designer jewelry such as Judith Jack, Sorrelli and Honora. |
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De Sunglass Man Located at the Duty Free Center, George Town, offering designer sunglasses from Revo, Oakley, Gucci, Maui Jim, Cartier, Armani and Versace. |
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Island Clothing Located at the Duty Free Centre, George Town, offering designer clothes from Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Offshore and Nautica. |
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Jewelry Centre Located on Cardinal Avenue, George Town offering a variety of Jewelry in gold, white gold, and silver. |
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Hot Tropics Located at the Thompson Building, George Town offering a variety of Cayman Island T-Shirts. |
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Exotic Located at the Waterfront Centre, George Town offering local arts and crafts, caymanite and a selection of antique dolls. |
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Artifacts Located on Harbour Drive, George Town offering arts, crafts and antiques. |
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Churchill's Located at the Anchorage Centre, George Town offering premium hand rolled cigars such as Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta, and Montecristo. |
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Duty Free Mall Located on South Church Street, George Town. Shops include The T-shirt Factory, Island Treasures, Havana Cigars, Blackbeard's Rumcake Bakery and The Surf Shop. The mall is also home to a 12,000-gallon salt-water aquarium with sharks, eels and stingrays. |
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Harbour Place Located on South Sound, George Town. Shops include Natalie Bishop designer clothing and The Winery (small wine bar & cafe). |
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Queens Court Located on West Bay Road next to the Cayman Inn. Shops include Island Dog t-shirts, GNC, The Thai Orchid (Thai restaurant), Foot Locker, Photo-World (photo processing & sales) and Body works spa. |
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Seven Mile Shops Located on West Bay Road next to Queens Court. Shops include Remax (real estate), Blackbeard's Liquors, See Hear audio, Software House, Red Light Cafe (internet cafe), Tortuga Tims (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and Havana Cigar store. |
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West Shore Centre Located on West Bay Road close to Marriott Hotel. Shops include Divers Supply (leading diving equipment supply store in the Cayman Islands), La Bodega (Latin style restaurant & Bar), Century 21 (real estate), Styles (salon), Java Wraps (Beachwear), Illusions (candles), Kennedy Gallery (art), Sundog (t-shirts) and Island Pharmacy. |
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Galleria Plaza Located on West Bay Road close to the Hyatt. Shops include The Book Nook (book store), Wine Cellar (liquor), Freedom Mobile (mobile phones), Ciara's Secret (lingerie), Sports Supply (sports shop) and Body Shop (beauty & cosmetics). |
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The Strand Located on West Bay Road between the Hyatt and Westin Hotels. Shops and restaurants include Kirks Freeport (jewelry & perfumes), Foster's Food Fair (large supermarket), Outback Steakhouse, Gateway of India (Indian restaurant), Bella Capri (Itallian restaurant), The Canton (Chinese restaurant), KFC and Haagen Dazs ice cream shop. |
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The Falls Located on West Bay Road opposite the Westin Hotel. Shops include Fisheye (diving and beachwear), Unique Hair Braiding Salon, Captain Marvin's Watersports, Big Daddy's (liquor store), Eat's Cafe, Pizza & Ribs and a Sushi restaurant. |
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Native Done Located at the Old Savannah Schoolhouse in Savannah, offering a variety of arts and crafts displayed by the local artist Twyla Vargas. The Schoolhouse is open from 11am-3pm on Saturdays and on Wednesdays a display is held at the National Museum in George Town from 9am -1pm. Further information can be obtained by contacting the National Gallery on Tel: 345 945-8111. |
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Kennedy Gallery Located at the West Shore Centre. Offers a selection of originals and prints by local artists. |
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Cathy Church Underwater Photo Gallery Located at Sunset House on South Sound. Offers spectacular underwater photos and underwater camera equipment rentals |
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Kirk Freeport Located on Cardinal Avenue, George Town offering designer watches such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Tag-Heuer, Gucci and omega. A wide selection of jewelry such as Roberto coin, Mikimoto, Kabana, emeralds, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and tanzanite. Perfume and cosmetics are also offered along with crystal, leather goods, and Wedgewood china. |
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Columbian Emeralds Located on Harbour drive, George Town offering a selection of designer jewelry in gold, white gold and silver along with diamonds and emeralds. |
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Grand Switzerland Located at the Anchorage Centre, George Town offering jewelry and fabulous Swiss timepieces. |
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Tiffany & Co. Located on the waterfront, George Town offering jewelry and perfumes. |
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British Outpost Located at the Duty Free Centre, George Town offering designer jewelry such as Judith Jack, Sorrelli and Honora. |
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De Sunglass Man Located at the Duty Free Center, George Town, offering designer sunglasses from Revo, Oakley, Gucci, Maui Jim, Cartier, Armani and Versace. |
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Island Clothing Located at the Duty Free Centre, George Town, offering designer clothes from Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Offshore and Nautica. |
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Jewelry Centre Located on Cardinal Avenue, George Town offering a variety of Jewelry in gold, white gold, and silver. |
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Hot Tropics Located at the Thompson Building, George Town offering a variety of Cayman Island T-Shirts. |
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Exotic Located at the Waterfront Centre, George Town offering local arts and crafts, caymanite and a selection of antique dolls. |
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Artifacts Located on Harbour Drive, George Town offering arts, crafts and antiques. |
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Churchill's Located at the Anchorage Centre, George Town offering premium hand rolled cigars such as Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta, and Montecristo. |
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Duty Free Mall Located on South Church Street, George Town. Shops include The T-shirt Factory, Island Treasures, Havana Cigars, Blackbeard's Rumcake Bakery and The Surf Shop. The mall is also home to a 12,000-gallon salt-water aquarium with sharks, eels and stingrays. |
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Harbour Place Located on South Sound, George Town. Shops include Natalie Bishop designer clothing and The Winery (small wine bar & cafe). |
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Queens Court Located on West Bay Road next to the Cayman Inn. Shops include Island Dog t-shirts, GNC, The Thai Orchid (Thai restaurant), Foot Locker, Photo-World (photo processing & sales) and Body works spa. |
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Seven Mile Shops Located on West Bay Road next to Queens Court. Shops include Remax (real estate), Blackbeard's Liquors, See Hear audio, Software House, Red Light Cafe (internet cafe), Tortuga Tims (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and Havana Cigar store. |
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West Shore Centre Located on West Bay Road close to Marriott Hotel. Shops include Divers Supply (leading diving equipment supply store in the Cayman Islands), La Bodega (Latin style restaurant & Bar), Century 21 (real estate), Styles (salon), Java Wraps (Beachwear), Illusions (candles), Kennedy Gallery (art), Sundog (t-shirts) and Island Pharmacy. |
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Galleria Plaza Located on West Bay Road close to the Hyatt. Shops include The Book Nook (book store), Wine Cellar (liquor), Freedom Mobile (mobile phones), Ciara's Secret (lingerie), Sports Supply (sports shop) and Body Shop (beauty & cosmetics). |
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The Strand Located on West Bay Road between the Hyatt and Westin Hotels. Shops and restaurants include Kirks Freeport (jewelry & perfumes), Foster's Food Fair (large supermarket), Outback Steakhouse, Gateway of India (Indian restaurant), Bella Capri (Itallian restaurant), The Canton (Chinese restaurant), KFC and Haagen Dazs ice cream shop. |
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The Falls Located on West Bay Road opposite the Westin Hotel. Shops include Fisheye (diving and beachwear), Unique Hair Braiding Salon, Captain Marvin's Watersports, Big Daddy's (liquor store), Eat's Cafe, Pizza & Ribs and a Sushi restaurant. |
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Pure Art Located on South Sound Road offers watercolor paintings and local hand made crafts |
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Native Done Located at the Old Savannah Schoolhouse in Savannah, offering a variety of arts and crafts displayed by the local artist Twyla Vargas. The Schoolhouse is open from 11am-3pm on Saturdays and on Wednesdays a display is held at the National Museum in George Town from 9am -1pm. Further information can be obtained by contacting the National Gallery on Tel: 345 945-8111. |
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Kennedy Gallery Located at the West Shore Centre. Offers a selection of originals and prints by local artists. |
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Cathy Church Underwater Photo Gallery Located at Sunset House on South Sound. Offers spectacular underwater photos and underwater camera equipment rentals |
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| A selection of gifts shops offering arts and crafts are also located at the turtle Farm, Museum, Botanical Gardens and Pedro's Castle. |