St. Maarten

As a free port and sales tax free, St. Maarten is one of the best Caribbean islands to stock up on imported goods. The main stores are found in the center of Philipsburg on Front Street.

Guavaberry Company
10 Front Street 599/5-22965, sells rare island folk liqueur.

La Romana
Royal Palm Plaza 599/5-22181, stocked with name-brand clothing, perfume, and various accessories.

Little Switzerland
Front Street 599/5-25530, European imports of watches, jewelry and accessories.

Old Street Shopping Center
Front Street and Back Street 599/5-24712, over two dozen shops of famous stores and restaurants.

Shipwreck Shop
Front Steet 599/5-22962, sells Caribbean crafts, West Indian hammocks, baskets, and plenty of other souveniers.

St. Martin

The shopping here is just as good and carries most of the same stores as St. Maarten with an emphasis on French luxury items.

Gingerbread Gallery
Marina Royale 590/87-73-21
Haitian art.

Havane
Port La Royale 590/87-70-39
Exclusive French clothing.

Little Switzerland
Rue de la Republique 590/87-50-03
European imports of watches, jewelry and accessories.

La Romana
Rue de la Rupublique 590/87-88-16

Oro de Sol Jewelers
Rue de la Republique
590/87-56-51, high-fashion jewelry