Alex Untola
Turks and Caicos may be famous for its beaches but the islands also have a rather interesting shopping scene where you are bound to strike excellent deals for specific items.
Turks and Caicos is one of those destinations that benefits significantly from the lack of taxes. In fact not only are there no sales tax or luxury tax because even items such as perfumes, jewellery, watches, cameras, crystal, china, cigars and liquor are available free of duty to US and Canadian residents at selected locations. Unlike many other countries where duty free shopping is restricted to airports, Turks and Caicos have a couple of such boutiques at the Grace Bay area of Providenciales (Provo) at Caicos Café Plaza, La Petite Place, Ports of Call, Regent Village and The Saltmills. Even most of the Turks and Caicos luxury resorts have lobby shops where items are sold at duty free prices making it all the more convenient for tourists to access. The Turks & Caicos property belonging to COMO Hotels & Resorts has its very own onsite boutique which has for sale a range of souvenirs, gifts, beachwear and daily essentials.
Turks and Caicos flaunt a unique beauty and every item born of this island reflects this beauty. If you happen to be a US or Canadian citizen, you have the added advantage of purchasing local island made items without incurring any tax in doing so. Conch shells are among the most popular of such products found here and in fact Turks and Caicos is one of the few destinations in the world where you can legally purchase up to 3 conch shells and take it home with you. For those of you interested in this exotic natural piece of art there are plenty of stores found by the beach where conch shells are available. Yet another popular island made product is art works. Be it watercolours, oil, acrylic or silk paintings, prints, metal-work or wood carvings, artists from the Caribbean showcase remarkable talents that are definitely worthy of admiration. Most of the best local art works are found at Art Prove at the Regent Village.
For all those of you who would like to purchase alcoholic beverages, Bambarra Rum happens to be one of the best places in town. Highly famous for its rum and rum cakes, this store emulates the authentic relaxing ambience which this island is so famously known for. For high quality rum there is no better place in town!
The souvenirs from Turks and Caicos have the typical characteristics of reminding you of this breathtaking little island. At the Treasure S & S Gifts you can find everything from breezy cotton skirts, light and airy beach wear, comfortable shoes and a cornucopia of souvenirs! The best part of getting your gifts from Treasure S & S Gifts is that prices are very reasonable and the items are entirely authentic.
