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LifestylesD U T Y - F R E E S H O P P I N G

JJamaica’s shopping

can be as hot and

delightful as its

tropical sun. You

may be surprised

to learn that more

than 75 percent of

visitors go duty-free

shopping, purchas-

ing jewelry, perfume,

watches, crystal,

leather goods and

liquor as the most

popular items.

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Why is it such a big industry

(US$120 million-a-year), you may won-

der? Start with significant savings.

You can literally shop till you drop (on

the nearest beach) because duty-free,

tax-free prices are 20 to 60 percent less

than U.S. prices. Then there’s service.

Knowledgeable and friendly Jamaican

jewelers make it easy to fit you to some-

thing comfortable — like a dazzling

diamond or designer watch, in no time.

“Once people discover what we

have to offer, they come back to us

again and again,” says Kumar Samtani,

president of the Duty Free Association

of Jamaica. “After all, this is a business

of trust, of merchants standing behind

their merchandise.”

Oh the joy of exploring Jamaica’s

fine shops! You can choose from more

product in one location than you may

see in a lifetime. With showcase after

showcase of designer jewelry and

watches, French perfumes and fine

crystal, it may be beyond your imagi-

nation, so where do you start? Start

with this publication, where you’ll find

accurate information, reliable mer-

chants and pages of interesting adver-

tisements. Visit the plazas and browse.

Make a plan and don’t be misdirected

by taxi or bus drivers.

And remember that shopping is

for all to enjoy. “One of the wonderful

things about Jamaica is couples can

relax. Everyone feels like a newly-

wed,” says Samtani. “They have time

together that they don’t have at home

— time to choose gifts for each other

and to make memories.”

Consider one of the fine duty-free

stores in Ocho Rios. A couple sips a lit-

tle cognac. The shop owner brings his

jeweler’s loupe and invites them to

take a closer look. The diamond is cut

so exquisitely, it has nearly twice as

many facets as any they have ever

seen. In another shop, the owner con-

siders introducing a new gemstone to

the Caribbean. This fiery opal is ablaze

with the oranges and yellows you

would see in a brilliant sunrise. In

Montego Bay, a honeymooner studies

a sporty bracelet of titanium and gold.

But a pair of filigreed earrings catches

her eye — earrings so highly styled

she would expect to see them in Vogue.

Her friend surveys the many perfumes

that line shelf after shelf, including the

favorite fragrances of her mom, her

kids, and her aunt. In Jamaica, they

sell for 20-30 percent less than in the

U.S. or Europe.

Follow the savvy shoppers to

the numerous stores in and around

Jamaica’s favorite tourist destinations.

(Editor’s note: We know these mer-

chants. They guarantee quality mer-

chandise and good service.)

If you’re dreaming of a watch that

sells for $6,200 in the U.S. — you will

find it in Jamaica for much less. “It

may be the savings on watches that

astounds my customers most,” con-

tinues the jeweler. “Movado time-

pieces are available here for 50

percent less than in the U.S.”

Heard about the watch Madonna

gave Oprah? The Philip Stein, credited

not only with keeping good time, but

also with shielding you from the elec-

tronic static of computers and cell

phones, is available here duty-free.

Jamaican jewelers do more than

help you keep time. They help you

get married. Each year thousands of

visitors get engaged here, More come

to marry. So what about the ring?

White and black diamonds, canary yel-

low diamonds, the pink and blue batu

sari diamonds made famous by John

Hardy’s Balinese collection: all are

available in glorious profusion here.

Hearts on Fire diamonds — a line cut

so that eight hearts are visible in the

stone — can be found here. So can

Gabrielle Diamonds, with their extra-

ordinary faceting by one of the world’s

most famous diamond cutting families,

the Tolkowskys. A ring costing $9,500

in the U.S. can be found at House of

Diamonds in Ocho Rios for about

US$5,000. Your savings could pay for

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SHOP WITH CONFIDENCEYour GUARANTEE From the Publisher

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RECOMMENDED STORESBijoux Jewellers

Casa de OroColors Jewellers

House of DiamondsJamaica Farewell

Jewels & TimeRainbow Stores

Rum Roast & RoyalsSwiss Stores

Tajmahal’s Duty Free

The Presita ShopsThe Royal Shop

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your entire honeymoon.

A couple ready for a classic three-

stone diamond anniversary ring will find

it here as well. Anniversary rings also come

set with opals or pink mother of pearl.

Bring on the pearls: white ones,

black ones and flesh tones. Maybe the

grays are the subtlest of all. Top-of-

the-line Mikimoto pearls come duty-

free. A strand that costs US$5,100 in

the U.S. and Europe can be found for

about US$3,500. Still haven’t found the

thing that strikes just the right note?

Who crafts these unique pieces?

The Italian geniuses of Carrera y

Carrera and the famous Harry Winston

are two. A Neiman Marcus favorite,

John Hardy, has his jewelry made in

Bali, where it takes an hour for an artist

to complete one inch of the signature

braid of precious metals. Judith Jack

is for those who love marcasite. The

work of Wendy Brigade is less well

known, since much of it goes to pri-

vate clients such as Kevin Costner and

Rene Russo. While watching a film

starring Ms. Russo, one Jamaican jew-

eler knew he had to find the creator

of a certain pearl necklace. “Wendy

Brigade doesn’t work with many retail-

ers. I am absolutely delighted to be able

to present her,” he says.

Shops have showcase after show-

case of glittering gold and silver

chains. And don’t forget handbags.

Chopard bags, with butterfly wings

embossed over pastel leathers, start at

US$800. In Europe or the U.S. they

would be 25 percent higher.

There are more fine things: Mont

Blanc pens, glassware, porcelain and

crystal. Several of the stores include

such goodies. Crystal is Bijoux territo-

ry. One duty-free jeweler explains, “In

the last few years crystal jewelry has

come into its own.” Lalique and

Baccarat bracelets, butterfly brooches

and red heart pendants are irresistible.

Something at Bijoux will surely make

you laugh or cry — a Lladró clown, a

school of Lalique angel fish in mad

pinks and teals, or that Daum glass

vase in greens and lavenders so subtle

that it must have been sketched by

the impressionist Claude Monet. Plus,

there are vases and wine glasses by

Baccarat, Swarovski and Waterford.

Fragrances are also popular. You’ll

find almost everything from Anne

Klein to Calvin Klein duty-free. Classics

such as Chanel #5 are here in abun-

dance. Perfumes, eaux de toilette, even

gift boxes are available duty-free in

Jamaica, discounted 30-40 percent.

How did this business begin?

A patriarch of the duty-free market

remembers a time when “there were

only 20 or 30 cars in Montego Bay. Our

business was almost exclusively sea-

sonal, serving the Rockefellers and

a very few others. As people fell in love

with Jamaica, and tourism grew, so

did our business.”

Give yourself time to enjoy

the shops and have a good look. Get

out of the hotel. No hotel can offer

the depth or breadth of products that

the duty-free shops can.

Montego Bay has two major duty-

free shopping areas. Downtown’s City

Centre is among the premier complexes.

In a one block area, recommended

merchants — Casa de Oro, The Presita

Shops, The Royal Shop, and Tropicana

— display an array of merchandise for

discriminating buyers. The trip is well

worth the few minutes it might take

from some hotels.

Half Moon Shopping Village is

Montego Bay’s most upscale, a short

drive from Half Moon Golf, Tennis

& Beach Club and other hotels in

the Rose Hall area. The architectural

design, with domed turrets, brick

walkways and luxurious landscaping,

stands against the backdrop of the blue

sea. At Half Moon you’ll find several

duty-free stores — Bijoux, Casa de Oro,



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Colors Jewellers, The Royal Shop,

Tajmahal’s and Tropicana — as well

as linen shops, boutiques, even a store

devoted to Bob Marley. Half Moon

Shopping Village also has a pub to

rival any in Mother England.

Not far away in the tourist area is

Blue Diamond Shopping Centre home

to a movie theatre, supermarket and

Rainbow Souvenirs & Jewellers spe-

cializing in jewelry, liquor, cigars, cof-

fee and spices.

Even more shopping is available

at Swiss Stores on Gloucester Avenue

(the Hip Strip), which also has bou-

tiques and souvenir shops. Pick up last

minute gifts such as spices and coffee

at the airport. Things Jamaican offers

authentic gifts and crafts; take home

popular international and domestic

liquors (savings up to 50 percent) at

Jamaica Farewell. Bijoux Jewellers also

has a store at the airport.

Ocho Rios also provides several

important shopping areas. Soni’s Plaza,

on Main Street in the heart of town, is

especially bustling on cruise ship days.

Here you will find a number of the

prestigious recommended duty-free

shops such as Casa de Oro, Colors

Jewellers and House of Diamonds.

A little west on Main Street, in the

center of town, is Swiss Stores at Ocean

Village. Farther west on Main Street,

opposite Turtle Towers, is Tajmahal

Shopping Centre, with the domed roof

of its namesake. Its unique design will

attract your eye, as will its dozens of

shops, including the new Hard Rock

Café with retail store on the ground

level. Like Soni’s, Tajmahal is busy,

especially on days when cruise ships

are in port. Duty-free stores here

include Bijoux Jewellers, Colors

Jewellers, House of Diamonds, Jewels

& Time, The Royal Shop, Tajmahal’s

and Tropicana.

Adjacent to the cruise-ship pier is

the spacious Island Village, as much an


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1. Koh-I-Noor (“Mountain OfLight”) a 105.6 carat diamond datingto 1304, this stone may have the mostancient history of all. The Koh-I-Nooris originally from India. Legend has itthe stone was part of the throne ofShah Jehan, before being presentedto Queen Victoria. It is currently partof the British Crown jewels.

2. The Great Star of Africa isthe largest of the stones cut from themother of all diamonds, the 3,106-carat Cullinan. It adorned the sceptreof King Edward VII and now rests inthe Tower of London along with therest of the British Crown Jewels.

3. The Centenary is the world’slargest flawless, colorless,modern-cut diamond.Master diamondcutter GabiTolkowsky andhis team spentnearly threeyears cuttingthe stone. In1999, the Cen-tenary was soldto an anonymousbuyer for a sum esti-mated at $90-$100 mil-lion. No one has seen thediamond since.

4. The Sancy, weighing in at 55carats, has a most illustrious history.Discovered in India, the stone hadmade its way to Constantinople by1570. It has been owned by England’sroyal Stuarts, France’s King Louis XIV,Russia’s Prince Demidoff, and in moremodern times, England’s Lady Astor,to name but a few. Today it is dis-played in Paris’ Louvre museum.

5. The Regent weighed in at 410carats in the rough. It was first pur-chased by British Prime MinisterWilliam Pitt. Before too long the gemwas in the hands of the French, orrather in the crown of their king. Afterthe French Revolution, Napoleon setthe stone into his sword. Today, thediamond rests at the Louvre museum.

6. A flattened, pear-shaped dia-mond weighing 70.20 carats is known

as The idol’s Eye. Legend has it thestone was actually set in the eye of anidol. Another tale tells of the Sheik ofKashmir using the gem to ransom abeloved princess. More recently thestone has been in the hands of DenverPost heiress May Bonfils Stanlon.

7. The mysterious Blue Hope(pictured), a 45.52-carat diamond, issaid to carry a curse. Once the dia-mond belonged to France’s King LouisXIV and was known as the “blue dia-mond of the crown.” The Hope dia-mond picked up its accursed reputa-tion after being stolen during theFrench Revolution. Henry Philip Hopebought the stone after it turned up inLondon in 1830. As the story goes, allwho have owned the diamond, fromthe Hope family on have suffered mis-fortune. Today, the stone is on perma-nent display at the Smithsonian Institu-

tion, in Washington, D.C.8. The Golden

Jubilee is a wonderof the modern dia-

mond world. Anintense yellow-brown 545.67-carat diamond(approximatelythe size of a

baseball), theGolden Jubilee

was presented toThailand’s King Bhumibol

Adulyadej in honor of his 50thyear on the throne. Currently, theGolden Jubilee diamond is mountedin the Thai Royal Sceptre.

9. The Taylor-Burton Diamondrecalls one of the great romances ofthe 20th Century between Richard Bur-ton and Elizabeth Taylor. Burton pre-sented the 69.42-carat pear-shapeddiamond to his beloved. After the Tay-lor-Burton split, Elizabeth Taylor soldthe diamond to raise money for a hos-pital in Botswana.

10. Rumored to have been stolenout of the eye of a god in an ancientHindu temple, the Orloff Diamondweighs 186.60 carats. The world’sfourth largest diamond was finallypresented to Russia’s Catherine theGreat.Today, the Orloff can be foundamong the treasures in the RussianDiamond Fund.— Courtesy of House of Diamonds


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entertainment park as a shopping des-

tination. Restaurants, cafés, duty-free

shops and specialty stores sit amid

flowering trees and lagoons. Musicians

often play Caribbean rhythms from a

large outdoor stage. Don’t miss Reggae-

Xplosion, an interactive reggae muse-

um, or Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville,

a popular restaurant and beach bar.

Recommended duty-free stores include

Bijoux, Casa de Oro, Jewels & Time,

The Royal Shop, Tropicana, Swiss

Stores, and Rum Roast and Royals, with

delicious coffees, liquors and interna-

tional cigars.

A wide selection of high-quality

souvenirs, jewelry, coffee and spices are

found at Rainbow Souvenirs & Jewellers

at Little Pub Shopping Complex. Also

in the Ocho Rios area is Wassi Art’s

showroom. It’s worth a visit to see

bright and colorful hand-crafted pot-

tery come to life.

Kingston is another great place for

shopping. Bijoux Jewellers has a large

store on Dominica Drive, near the

Hilton. Swiss Stores has three shops:

the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Mall Plaza

on Constant Spring Road and down-

town on Harbour Street. While visiting

historic Devon House take some time

to pick up some coffee and spices at

Rum Roast and Royals, fine hand-craft-

ed goods at Things Jamaican and pot-

tery from Wassi Art.

Negril’s duty-free bargains are at

Time Square Shopping Mall on Norman

Manley Boulevard. This upscale plaza

has over a dozen stores, cafés and sou-

venir shops. It’s the hottest place for

duty-free cigars, perfumes, jewelry,

leather and watches, which give the

mall its name. Recommended stores

include Casa de Oro, Colors Jewellers,

The Royal Shop, and Tropicana.

All major tourism areas have crafts

markets. Make it a point to visit. The

markets can fill the day with shopping

as entertainment. Vendors call out,

“Come give me a look, mon.” From

inside packed stalls bursting with straw

hats and bags, wood and shell neck-

laces, carved faces and fish and more

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ShowcaseSHOPPING

Wrapped in LuxuryExpress yourself with

Shine, the new ladiescollection from

Raymond Weilavailable at Casa de

Oro Jewelers island-wide. Femininity and

sleek luxury grace this timepiece. Shineilluminates with diamonds and mirrorsthe desire of its owner. Shine’s inter-changeable strap takes youfrom the elegance of satinshantung to the moderni-ty of a steel bracelet.

Now Showing At A Duty-

Free Merchant Near You:

dazzling diamonds, faux diamonds,

crystal figures, up-to-the-minute

timepieces, lustrous pearls

and mother of pearl to adorn you.

There are also spirits to savor,

fine cigars to smoke and

heavenly coffee to sip.

Sparkling PersonalityBig, bold and beautiful rings fromJudith Ripka are straight from the

pages of Vogue magazine andavailable at Bijoux Jewelers

with locations inKingston, Ocho Rios

and Montego Bay.Color your worldwith the FontaineRing bursting withcolors from passion-ate pink to ocean

blue to sunshinecanary.


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Color Your WorldOne of today’s hot looks, Kabana’s solid heart-shaped Pink

Mother of Pearl is inlaid into rose gold, with diamondaccents. Wear it on the pink silk cord for a fun, fresh lookor on a rose gold chain for a more classic appearance.It’s available at The Royal Shop with locations in OchoRios, Montego Bay and Negril.

Timing isEverythingFrom the renownedFrench jeweler andwatchmaker comesCartier’s PashaSeatimer watch.

Several differentmodels are available.

Shown are white dial,steel bracelet and black

dial, steel bracelet with satin-finish steel case with polished

bezel, Cartier 049 calibre automaticmechanical movement, unidirectionalrotating bezel (water-resistant to 100meters). Available at Casa de OroJewelers island-wide.

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What could bebetter than a

good smokeafter a fine meal

in paradise? Oranytime for that mat-

ter… Cigar aficionadosalways appreciate a goodcigar. Genuine Jamaican

and Cuban cigars featuringtop brands are available

at Rainbow Souvenirs & Jewellers with fine

stores in Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.

Gold RushYou’ll find all that glitters atTropicana Jewelers. Youmay want to slip on aclassy Bvlgari whitegold necklace with

diamond pave (0.95ct), white gold ringwith diamond pave

(0.36 ct) and whitegold bracelet with dia-mond pave (1.45 ct). It’syour choice at Tropicana

Jewelers in Montego Bay,Ocho Rios, and Negril.




Watch Me TwirlThe new Twirl watch underscores

the modern femininity of the Gucciwoman. Conceived as a glam-

orous trick of sorts, the Twirl watchcan change its identity from time-

piece to chic bracelet with a singlemotion. It’s available at Tropicana

Jewelers in Montego Bay, Ocho Riosand Negril and at Casa de Oro

Jewelers island-wide.

Longing for PearlsPut these on and feel like you’ve arrived

at the “pearly gates.” The best pearlsglow from within. Mikimoto pearls

are grown in various shapes andsizes inside special oysters in seasand rivers around the world. Thesuperb Mikimoto collection ofimportant South Sea andTahitian cultured jewelry can be

purchased at Casa de OroJewelers island-wide.

A Billion Absolut(e)sTalk about a numbers games.The Absolut Vodka plant in

Sweden produced and soldits one-billionth bottle in

March 2004. Look forAbsolut Vodka and otherfine spirits duty-free from

Jamaica Farewell, found inthe departure lobby of

Montego Bay’s Sir DonaldSangster International Airport.

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FourC’s?A diamond is a highly

refractive, colorless crystalline

allotrope of carbon used in its

purest form as gemstones. It is

earth’s hardest naturally occur-

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Each diamond is graded

according to the four C’s

(carat, color, clarity and cut)

which influence the price. A

carat, equal to 200 milligrams,

describes the unit

of weight of the stone.

Diamonds come in a rainbow

of colors. Usually colored dia-

monds are rarer than white

diamonds, and some, like pink

diamonds are very expensive.

Clarity refers to inclusions,

flaws and identifying character-

istics such as crystals, clouds or

feathers.

Of course, the clearer the

stone, the higher the value.

Cut describes the angle, pro-

portion and shape of the dia-

mond. For example, there are

round and princess cuts (the

most popular cuts) as well as

marquis and oval. Ask ques-

tions then decide what factors

are most important to you.

Merchants can provide a loupe

to magnify the stone for

inspection. Remember, dia-

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A Girl’s Best FriendThe melting point of diamonds is

6,9000 F. Maybe that’s why theycall them “hot rocks.” Symbolic

of a couple’s enduring love isthe extraordinary 105-facet col-

lection of Gabrielle diamondsby master diamond cutter GabiTolkowsky, available at House of

Diamonds in Ocho Rios. TheTolkowsky’s began its tradition in the

diamond trade in the 1800s.


Time and Time AgainBegin an enduring love affair with Patek Philippe,

the Swiss watchmaker founded in 1839.Strap on the luxurious Ladies’

Twenty~4, featuring a stain-less steel case and

bracelet with 36 dia-monds surroundingthe face. Completewith diamond andgold hour markers.Or choose theLadies’ Twenty~4

with 18k rose goldcase and bracelet with

34 diamonds andChocolate Dream dial,

also with diamond and gold hour markers.

Available at Tropicana Jewelers in Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril.

SpiceUp

YourLife

Spice up yourkitchen cabinet

at home with“Royal Jerk” sauce

and other fine spices andseasonings manufactured and bot-tled by Rum Roast and Royals. Visit their

stores in Kingston and Ocho Rios andmake sure Blue Mountain coffee, the

king of coffee, is on your shopping list.

Looking Best DressedJewelry from Thomas Sabo suits

every kind of occasion andoutfit, from business clothes

to evening wear orleisure. Sterling silverbracelets come withmatching earrings,pendants and ringsavailable at SwissStores with locations in

Kingston, Ocho Riosand Montego Bay.



Gotta’ Have 2 HeartsStrapping on a timepiece by

Frederique Constant will makeyour heart beat faster, especiallythe newest automatic, stainlesssteel Double Heart Beat ladies

watch by the Switzerland basedwatchmaker. The watch bezel isadorned with 56 diamonds. The

double heartbeat dial showsSwiss movement with 25 jewels.

This heart-stopper is available atColors Jewellers with stores in

Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril.

It’s Definitely JamaicanJamaican born artist Richard

Atkinson is a self-taught artisthaving gained the basic princi-ples of art in school at age 10.He is a master in papier-machéart at the highest level. See thisand other extraordinary piecesat Things Jamaican, Corporate

Office 14 Camp Road, andKingston 4 at Devon House in

Kingston, and at both airports.

Here Comes the SunPut on a sunny face with Chopard’s

sun shaped pendants in 18k pinkgold, polished or set with dia-

monds on a colored silk or leathercord. These beautiful pendants are

available at Tropicana JewelersMontego Bay, Ocho Rio, and Negril.

TakeHome

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Next time you are in

Jamaica and are buying gifts

you may want to take advan-

tage of duty-free savings on

liquors. U.S. citizens are

allowed one liter of liquor

duty-free when leaving

Jamaica and a second liter

can be brought into the U.S.

duty-free if locally produced

by a Caribbean Basin nation.

Other visitors should check

with Customs for more infor-

mation.

Some Jamaican liquor

such as Tia Maria can be pur-

chased at a saving of nearly

50 percent. This saving lets

you buy the liquor at a two

for one special or a “twofer”

as they say in Jamaica.

Popular brands of rum such

as Appleton can also be

bought at substantial savings

as well as other types of alco-

holic beverages like vodka

and wines. Prices vary island-

wide at many duty-free shops

so it pays to shop around.



Be CharmedCharm your mother

and grandmother withemotionally expressive gifts

from the Aaron Basha 18k gold,diamonds and gemstone baby shoe and charm collec-tions. These eye-catching pieces handcrafted in Italyare available at Colors Jewellers in Montego Bay,Ocho Rios and Negril.

Creative EleganceSculpture and jewelry come together

in the works of The House of Carrera yCarrera, Spain’s leading and most

prestigious jeweler since 1885.Reaching beyond the craft of jewelrydesign, these unique pieces combine

the traditional elements of Carrera yCarrera with today’s fashionable edge

and are available at Tajmahal’s Jewelers inMontego Bay at Half Moon Shopping

Village and Ocho Rios.

It’s Time to RelaxLet yourself feel more relaxed and

less tense by slipping on a PhilipStein timepiece. The integratedTeslar® technology from PhilipStein is designed to shelter thehuman body from electromag-netic fields from cell phones andcomputers. It’s available at

Jewels & Time in Ocho Rios andThe Presita Shop in Montego Bay.

A Valuable “Hot Tip”Take home some spicy memories in a jar from

Walkerswood Caribbean Foods, maker of 20 dif-ferent products ready to take theirplace on your kitchen table.

Nearly a householdname in “jerk season-ing,” Walkerswoodwas the first com-

pany to exportjerk seasoningfrom Jamaica.

Take home oneor more of theirproducts found

island-wide instores and in depar-

ture lounges in both airports.

LIQUOR&CIGARETTES:

COMPARE & SAVE

Prices shown were accurate

at press time and may vary

during the year due to tariffs

and duties. All prices are quot-

ed in U.S. dollars.

LIQUORS SIZE MOBAYAIRPORT

Absolut Vodka 1 liter $11.00Appleton Rum 750 ml 8.00Canadian Club 1 liter 11.00Crown Royal 750 ml 15.00Johnnie Walker Blk 1 liter 32.00Tia Maria 750 ml 9.50Remy Martin VSOP 750 ml 34.00U.S.Cigarettes carton 22.00



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Bijoux Jewellers: Selections of jewelry, watches,crystal and handcrafted glass in Jamaica.Creator of the exclusive Waterfall DiamondRing. Brands include: Breitling, Raymond Weil,Michele Watches, Locman, TAG Heuer,Movado, Longines, Chopard, Ebel, Fossil,DKNY, Armani, Diesel, John Hardy, CaribbeanTopaz, Roberto Coin, Oliva, Barry Kronen;Swarovski, Lladro, Baccarat, Lalique, Daum andWaterford Crystal. Selection of diamond jewel-ry and gemstone jewelry with tanzanite, emer-alds, rubies, sapphires, other semipreciousstones. Established in 1949. Locations inKingston, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios. [email protected] • 876-926-4784

Casa de Oro: Exclusive outlet in Jamaica for theworld’s finest watches: Cartier, Rado, TAGHeuer, Vacheron Constantin, Christian Dior,Hermes, and Tiffany. Other noteworthy brandsinclude Raymond Weil, Technomarine, SwissArmy, Fossil and Citizen. Magnificent collectionof jewelry including Mikimoto, Saura 18k goldchains and many items from Tiffany. Well-pricedselection of diamonds, tanzanite, rubies, emer-alds and sapphires set in 14k and 18k gold. Awide range of fragrances. Established in 1958.Locations in Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios.www.casadeoro.com • 876-952-3502

Colors Duty Free Jewellers: Four locations:Tajmahal Plaza and Soni’s Plaza, Ocho Rios, HalfMoon Shopping Village, Montego Bay, TimeSquare Plaza, Negril. Swiss Watches: Movado,Concord, Zenith, Girard-Perregaux, UlysseNardin, Roger Dubuis, Parmigiani, Heart Beatby Frederique Constant, Rodolphe, ESQ &

Pulsar. Designer jewelry: Diamonds by Heartson Fire, Black Gold & Biwa Pearl Jewelry byYvel, 18k Gold & Platinum Baby Shoes by AaronBasha, Diamond Jewlery by Damiani, Leo Pizzo& Aspery, Guldag Diamond Jewelry. Big selec-tion of Solitaire Diamonds. • 876-974-2769

House of Diamonds: Rare yellow and pink dia-monds, Gabrielle diamonds with 105 facets.High quality diamonds and 25 years experience.Pieces custom designed in gold and platinum.Brands include: Vertu interchangeable diamondcharms, Elite diamonds on rubber, tanzanite andopal jewelry by Asher, silver jewelry by Samuel B.Swiss watches. Free after-sales service in the U.S.Call for free pickup from your hotel in Ocho Rios.Tajmahal Shopping Centre and Soni’s Plaza inOcho Rios. [email protected]• 876-795-2921

Jamaica Farewell: Offers last minute airportshopping in the departure lounge. It carries alarge selection of imported and local duty-freeliquor and tobacco products at competitiveprices. Up to 50% discount on some liquors.Established in 1994. Montego Bay locations:Sangster International Airport and MontegoBay Cruise Ship Terminal. www.Jamaicafarewell.com • 876-979-1069

Jewels & Time/The Presita Shops: Offering mod-ern trends through new and exciting brands ofjewelry and watches. Hearts on Fire diamonds,John Hardy jewelry, Philip Stein Teslar watches,Mark Henry Alexandrite gemstones, Tanzanite,Caribbean Topaz jewelry, Maurice LaCroix time-

pieces, Dubey & Schaldenbrand timepieces,Edward Mirell titanium jewelry. Established in1960. In Montego Bay visit The Presita Shop atCity Centre Shopping Mall. Jewels & Time locat-ed in Tajmahal Plaza and Island Village in OchoRios. www.jewelsandtime.com. Email: [email protected] • 876-675-8762

The Royal Shop: Established in 1969 with loca-tions in Montego Bay (City Centre, Cruise ShipTerminal, The Rose Hall Beach Resort Lobby,Half Moon). Negril (Time Square ShoppingMall), Ocho Rios (Island Village, TajmahalShopping Centre.) Fine watches, jewelry, per-fume and gifts. Watch brands: Concord,Corum, ESQ, Girard Perregaux, Movado,Omega. Exquisite products by John Hardy,Kabana, and Mikimoto. Large selection of dia-mond jewelry, solitaires with canary yellow dia-monds, blue diamonds. Three Mont Blancshops. Collection of Judith Leiber handbags.Self-serve perfumery and cosmetic [email protected]. www.the-royalshop.com • 876-952-1234

Rum Roast and Royals: Liquor, tobacco and cof-fee boutique known to visitors around the worldfor selection of the fine Caribbean rums, wines,liquors, rare cognacs and aged Scotch maltwhisky. Not to mention a custom-built, walk-inhumidor stocked with genuine Cuban and inter-national cigars. Assortment of Jamaican giftitems. Wide range of Jamaica’s renowned BlueMountain coffee, and their own line of spicesand seasonings. Visit Rum Roast and Royals inKingston at the historic Devon House or atIsland Village shopping center in Ocho [email protected], www.rumroastroy-als.com • 876-920-9094


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FUN.Shopping is a wonderful |

experience giving you a feel for

the sights, smells, sounds and tastes

of Jamaica.

S H O P W I T H CONFIDENCE.

Duty-free stores are both

recognized and approved by

the Jamaica Tourist Board.

All merchandise is guaranteed

and authentic.

VAriEty.

Selection of merchandise is

unrivalled in the Caribbean.

U LT R A MO D E R NP L A Z A S .

State of the art, air-conditioned stores

situated side by side for convenience.

$A V I N G S .Customer satisfaction is guaranteed

with savings of 20 to 40 percent.

SHIPPING.Many stores will package and

ship your purchases home.

Swiss Stores Ltd.: Time-honored tradition ofexcellence and dedication. Exquisite selectionof European and international jewelry as well ascollection of handcrafted jewelry from its work-shops in Kingston. Rolex and Omega dealerfor 70 years. Swiss watches available. SwissStores Ltd. is the exclusive agent for IsabelleFaJewelry, Thomas Sabo sterling silver, and SwissArmy dhc+. Other lines at fine Swiss Storesinclude Hamilton, Alfex and Caran d’Ache.Established in 1935. Visit store locations in Kingston, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay.www.SwissStoresJamaica.com • 876-922-8050

Tajmahal’s Duty Free Stores: Two Montego Baylocations in Rose Hall, one in Ocho Rios. Luxuryduty- and tax-free watches, selling jewelry since1954. Watch brands: Audemars Piguet, Jaegerle Coultre, Gerald Genta, Oris, Bell & Ross, Elini,Bertolucci, Ritmo Mvndo, Seiko, Citizen andCalvin Klein. Designer jewelry : Roberto Coin,Carrera y Carrera, Hello Kitty, La NouvelleBague. Silver jewelry: Pianegonda from Italy,Tanya Moss from Mexico, Royal Bali collectionfrom Indonesia. Gemstones set in 18k or 14kwhite and yellow gold include emeralds, rubies,sapphires, tanzanite, opals and CaribbeanTopaz. Large collection of diamonds to choosefrom. www.tajmahaldutyfree.com [email protected] • 876-953-9237

Things Jamaican: Established April 1, 2001,Things Jamaican brings together the life expe-riences, culture and heritage of the Jamaicanpeople through a wonderful selection ofauthentic Jamaican gifts and crafts. For thefinest in woodcarving, ceramic, painting,Jamaican coffee and condiments visit us at theNorman Manley and Donald Sangster Interna-tional Airports, Devon House in Kingston andPort Antonio. • 876-928-5161

Tropicana: One of the leading luxury watch andjewelry providers in Jamaica. Exclusive dealerfor David Yurman. Brands include: PatekPhilippe, Chopard, Bvlgari, Panerai, HarryWinston, Baume & Mercier and Piaget. Jewelryfrom Baraka, Chaumet and Mikimoto. Also 14kand 18k gold and diamond jewelry from aroundthe world. Mont Blanc writing instruments andfine designer handbags. Established in 1978.Locations in Montego Bay, Negril and OchoRios. [email protected] • 876-952-6982

Rainbow Souvenirs & Jewellers: Specializing induty-free and tax-free 14k and 18k gold jewel-ry, Jamaican and Cuban liquor, spices and high-quality souvenirs. Take a deep breath and visitthe walk-in humidor, one of a kind in Jamaicawith a wide variety of authentic Cuban andJamaican cigars. Locations in Montego Bay atBlue Diamond Shopping Centre and in OchoRios at Little Pub Shopping Complex on MainStreet • 876-3800, 313-5182



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We use only the freshest herbs, vegetables

and seafood in our award-winning restaurant.

“Jerk” Spaghetti Pomodoro withLarge shrimp and fried basil leaves.

Very easy to make: Pan fry shrimp with

diced onions in olive oil and garlic, add

fresh tomatoes (or diced peeled tomatoes),

fresh basil and (if you want the Jamaican

Spicy 'Jerk' flavor) 1/8 teaspoon (or to

taste) Jamaican Jerk Seasoning available

in Jars at the gourmet section of most

supermarkets. Use 5 large or 4 jumbo shrimp

per portion.

Ciao, Eva

Overlooking Ocho Rios, serving lunch and dinner. For reservations, call 974.2333 • All major credit cards accepted.


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