Guide to shopping in the US Virgin Islands

Shopping

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For those that love to shop, the US Virgin Islands will be a paradise, and its even fun for those not so into shopping because of the great deals that can be found. Among the Things to do in the US Virgin Islands shopping should definitely be near the top of your list.

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No Duty Fees or Taxes

One of the main reasons shopping is so popular is that you may spend up to $1600 without duty fees or taxes. Since it is a shopping mecca, prices are also low, so a savvy shopper can save 50 percent on many purchases. Most popular items include jewelry, watches, clothing, cameras and electronics, art, tobacco and alcohol. It is good to comparison shop, and to know what the prices are back home, so you can see how good the deal really is.

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Limits on Alcohol and Tobacco

There are limits on alcohol and tobacco. A certain percentage of alcohol must have been made on the Virgin Islands, and a percentage of tobacco products must have been bought on the islands, which is more related to people making multiple stops while on cruise ships. You may also mail $100 worth of merchandise to anyone, including yourself, each day, and that won't count against your $1,600 limit.

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Haggling

In many shops haggling is permitted, so depending on your level of bargaining power, you may get an even better deal that the marked price. Shopping is also great on the other islands of St John and St Croix to make things to do in the US Virgin Islands even more convenient.

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Hundreds of Shops

Hundreds of shops line the main streets and alleys of the main city on St. Thomas, which is Charlotte Amalie. Havensight, where the cruise ships land, is another shopping area that caters to that traffic, but it is a great place to shop whether you arrive on a cruise ship or not. There are many more malls around the island offering a wide variety of options and making it easier while considering things to do in the US Virgin Islands.

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