Shopping in Jamaica requires the trick of bargaining. To get the best deal in Jamaica you need to be very good in bargaining. The best place to start cheap shopping expedition is from the back side of the mart near Soni Plaza. You get everything at a considerable cheaper rate over here. From wooden cravings to t-shirts you can try your hands on anything.
Huge discounts are offered by the Royal Shops on each and every product since these are “duty free”. Products include perfumes, watches, leather products, jewelleries etc. But you need to make the payment in foreign currency. One can get away a real good deal. Jamaican art and crafts showcases are found near Negril. These products are affordable. Brand conscious people can also have a look at the posh shopping areas near city centre, Holiday Village Shopping Centre and Half Moon Shopping Village
Visit Half Moon Shopping Village for hassle free shopping experience. A variety of ranges, which include beach accessories, clothing, souvenirs, straw products, swimsuits, Appleton Rum, Cuban cigars etc are found here. Take care when you shop at since people here are too desperate to sell their products for a livelihood. As such there are no strict regulations on shopping from the Government except on corals and turtle products. One is also not allowed to bring Cuban cigars out of Jamaica for purposes other than personal. It’s a perfect place for an ultimate shopping experience.