| The best part of any trip, especially for women, is | | | | better in terms of diversity. Open 365 days a year, |
| the shopping. So why should Bahamas be any | | | | shops at Atlantis offer products from top designers |
| different. From luxury shopping to travel souvenirs | | | | and brand names at a far lesser price. However |
| you get great choices while shopping in the Bahamas. | | | | handmade and homemade products are surely not |
| Region-wise Best Shopping in the Bahamas | | | | the forte of this island. |
| Nassau in New Providence Island | | | | Grand Bahama Island |
| Nassau, the shopper’s paradise has some of the | | | | The main shopping attraction of this island is the |
| swankiest names in fashion products. In the Bay | | | | International Bazaar Freeport Bahamas. Situated in |
| Street of this city you can find Gucci, Fendi and the | | | | the center of downtown Freeport, buses ply to this |
| likes and with its restaurants serving excellent cuisine | | | | shopping paradise for just $1 from all corners of the |
| a stroll down this street is all it takes to round up | | | | city and tourists can find a mix of culture in the |
| your shopping experience. Nassau is also known for | | | | International Bazaar. The maze of vendors, shops |
| duty-free shopping and so you get jewelry, watches, | | | | and cafes sell goods from more than 25 countries |
| perfumes, electronics, cameras and all other products | | | | and are open between 9 am to 6 pm. |
| at nearly 50% lesser price. | | | | Out Islands |
| The next attraction in Nassau is the straw market. | | | | The out islands of Bahamas don’t really cater to |
| You can find some excellent straw hats and bags all | | | | the shopper as the shops are quite small and not |
| handcrafted as also guava jelly and other homemade | | | | really very special. You may find souvenirs and gifts |
| products not found elsewhere. While bargaining on | | | | in the small straw markets. |
| Bay Street may not be the right thing to do, | | | | The best part of shopping in the Bahamas is you |
| not-bargaining at Straw Market is definitely the wrong | | | | don’t have to pay any sales tax. Cigars, alcohol, |
| thing. Bargain well if you don’t want to be | | | | clothes and other items cost much lesser than |
| charged far too much. | | | | anywhere else, which is what is making Bahamas a |
| Atlantis in Paradise Island | | | | shopper’s paradise. However a flat charge of $15 |
| The sheer size and volume of the Atlantis shopping | | | | is charged on every tourist while departing from the |
| market can overwhelm you, though Nassau scores | | | | islands. |