Shopping on Providenciales and the Turks and Caicos Islands
Duty Free
Trying on Sunglasses at Jai’s Duty Free at the Regent Village
Though not known as a shopping mecca, the Turks & Caicos Islands offer some excellent buys. Here you will find no sales tax, no luxury tax, and items such as jewellery, watches, cameras, perfumes, crystal, china, cigars and liquor available to US and Canadian residents duty-free at selected locations.
Boutiques are to be found island-wide with the most concentrated in the Grace Bay area of Providenciales (Provo) at Caicos Café Plaza, La Petite Place, Ports of Call, Regent Village and The Saltmills. Centrally located find Graceway Plaza and Central Square. Most hotels have lobby shops and there are Duty-Free items available at the Providenciales International Airport departure lounge.
The exquisite and rare Conch Pearls are set into rings and necklaces
US residents, in addition to the great savings in duty-free items, may return home with up to $800 worth of purchases per person at no duty after a stay of more than 48 hours, if you are in the Turks & Caicos for less than two days you can still return with $200 of items duty free. Canadian residents returning from the Turks & Caicos Islands are allowed duty-free purchases up to $750 per person after a 7 day stay and up to $400 after a 2 day stay. Information provided can be subject to change, please check with Customs.
Turks & Caicos Island Made
Conch Shells are a beautiful souvenir of the Turks & Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Island made products afford US and Canadian visitors a unique opportunity in that although you declare them there is no duty. TCI is one of only a few countries you may purchase and take home conch shells. You may have up to three. (Be sure to have your receipt.)
Art produced by local and Caribbean artists such as watercolours, oil, acrylic or silk paintings, prints, metal-work and wood carvings can be found in abundance at art galleries and retail stores. Exquisite jewellery is crafted from conch shells and the rare conch pearls are set into necklaces or rings. Beaded and beach glass jewellery is also found. Numerous fine quality straw and fanner grass woven baskets, hats, bags and bowls can be found on all of the islands. Handmade one-of-a-kind dolls and reversible dolls are locally sewn from bright Caribbean fabrics. Candles, shell windchimes and pottery are crafted. Look for CD’s produced by local musicians.
The purchase of locally made baskets supports basket weavers on all the Islands
Beer lovers will want to carry home a few Turks Head bottles or cans for your collecion. Bambarra rum is the “Spirit of the Turks and Caicos” available in White or Gold or Reserve this is a great rum to recreate those rum punch recipes or after dinner coffees you have enjoyed in the Islands. “A Taste of Island Time Coffee” is blended and roasted right here on Providenciales. Middle Caicos Grits and Turks Island Sea Salt are packaged in little souvenir sacks.
US & Canadian visitors may buy as much as they want of anything that is Caribbean or Island Made, as they are custom exempt, no duty is paid. Purchases exceeding $25 must have a certificate of origin from the retailer.
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Art Provo
Art Provo at The Regent Village features local artists, paintings, jewellery and giftsLocal artisans, paintings, blown glass, wall art, jewellery, candles, baskets and pottery.
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Caicos Wear & Gear
Resort wear, dresses, cotton shirts, T-shirts and souvenirs.
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Caicos Adventures
T-Shirt Shopping at Caicos AdventuresThe islands largest selection of T-shirts, hats and other souvenirs.
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Discount Liquors - Wine Cellar
The Islands best prices, fully stocked, beer, liquors and sodas. Bambarra Rum, Corona Extra and Turks Head Beer. Large selection of wines with discounts by the case or for wine club members.
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Dive Provo Boutique
Unique quality T-shirts, snorkel gear, beach clothing. Book your dive or boat excursions.
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Greensleeves
Lots of beads, unique jewellery, Island-made gifts, local artists, framing. Home of the Potcake Corner.
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Inter Décor
Island gifts, shells, frames, accessories for the home, furniture, lighting, turn-key packages, custom drapery.
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Island Furniture & Design
Interior design, art and furnishings. Bassett, La-Z-Boy, Stanley, Palliser, Braxton Culler. Housewares, gifts, small appliances, Cusinart, KitchenAid, Mikasa ...and more.
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Island Sportique
Sports apparel, foot wear, swimsuits and sunglasses for the entire family. Sporting goods for golf, tennis, basketball and soccer. We also offer racket rental and stringing.
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Jai’s Duty Free
Jai’s is a contemporary jewellery lover’s delight! Carrying several distinctive designer jewellery collections, including the stunning black diamond collection from Gemoro, perfumes, designer sunglasses and watch brands including Rolex, Tag Heuer, Bulgari, Breitling, Hublot and Cartier, the store also carries Jai’s personally designed creations, many including the rare conch pearl. For the last minute shopper Jai’s has a location at the airport departure lounge!
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Mama’s Gift Shop
Shopping at MaMa’s Gift ShopOne stop souvenir shopping & hair braiding. You have not shopped until you have shopped at Mama’s!
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Rumeurs Boutique
Antiques, jewellery, shells, gifts for the home.
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Treasure S & S Gifts
T-shirts, tropical clothing, colourful souvenirs, post cards. The island’s best hair braiding.
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Turks & Caicos National Trust
Authentic locally made craft products from all the Turks & Caicos Islands. Woven straw and grass baskets, conch shell art, native Caicos sloops, books, T-shirts and stamps.
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The Unicorn Bookstore
Books, best sellers, magazines, newspapers, local publications, crafts and games.
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S. Walkin & Sons
Marine sales, boating and fishing equipment. Evinrude, Boston Whaler.
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Wine & Spirits Liquor Store
Convenient to the Grace Bay Resorts at The Regent Village. Beer, wine and liquor. Bambarra Rum, Corona Extra and Turks Head Beer. See the humidor for Turks Select cigars, blended just for the Turks & Caicos using Cuban seed tobacco.
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