If you are planning a holiday in the US Virgin Islands, then go for the villa rentals at St. John, which offer you a variety of accommodation from vacation homes, villas and condos to quaint cottages. St. John is an island in the Caribbean Sea accessible only by boat from the nearby island of St. Thomas. The island offers you a unique shopping experience; US residents can shop without having to pay duty or taxes up to $1,600. Here are some shops to check out.
St. John Spice Company
Located near the ferry dock, this store has a variety of local merchandise. You can buy sarongs, trendy beach bags and T-shirts. Caribbean food products including hot sauces, rum balls and vanilla extract are a specialty here. The store also has a large selection of local cookery books.
The Mongoose Junction
This shopping arcade has restaurants, bars, boutiques and jewelry shops. You can shop for beach wear, sunglasses or snorkeling gear. Locally designed home furnishings and decorations and hand-crafted jewelry are some of the unique items you can buy here.
Wharfside Village
Situated in the picturesque Cruz Bay, this arcade has shops, restaurants and bars. Some of the many specialty shops are Silver Iguana, which has a fine collection of silver necklaces, bracelets and rings. You can buy the traditional Caribbean Hook Bracelet or take home a funky memento of your visit.
Dreams and Dragonflies sells a mix of jewelry, clothing and locally designed decorative art is available at this store. The store is the exclusive dealer for Tselaine Jewelry on the island.
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