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Bahamas Shopping
Exuma
Shopping in the Bahamas Exumas is an eclectic experience. There is a variety
of charming, one-of-a-kind boutiques, a straw market, and shops in many
of the hotels including the Four
Seasons and the main social gathering spot, Peace
and Plenty.
Markets
Exuma Markets provides an extensive selection of fresh produce, groceries,
meat and dairy products. Exuma cultivates and exports internationally
items such as guava, tomatoes, pineapples, mangoes, avocadoes and pigeon
peas. The straw market, a mainstay of Bahamas shopping, consists
of several stands clustered around an old ficus tree along the main drag
in George Town. The vendors are friendly Exuman women happy to chat with
browsers. Look for handmade baskets, mats and purses in traditional Exuman
patterns and colors. You may also find other examples of local craft,
produce and clothing.
Boutiques
Another mainstay of Bahamas shopping, Androsian batik fabric by the
yard, can be found at:
- Androsia of George Town, George Town Airport
- Club Peace and Plenty Gift Shop, George Town
- Starfish Adventures, George Town
The Peace and Plenty Boutique also carries men and women’s
sportswear, and such staple items as suntan lotion and film.
The
Sandpiper, (up the hill from Peace and Plenty) carries high-quality
Bahamian arts and crafts, and original serigraphs by Diane Minns. Drop
by to watch Diane at work as she creates her unique silk-screen T-shirts.
The Two Turtles Inn, also a popular meeting spot, has a quaint
little boutique that sells clothes and gifts. Etc.
- Hardware needs can be met at Clark’s Hardware or Darville’s
Store.
- Top and Bottom sells marine hardware and tackle.
- Golfers need look no further than the Four Seasons gift shop.
- Try Exuma Liquor and Gifts for beer, wine and liquor.
- Local philosopher Denzella Rolle’s N & D Fruits and Vegetables
offers fresh local produce as well as ice cream, conch salad, coffee
and hot dogs.
- If you find yourself in town on a Monday or Thursday evening, check
out Eddie’s Edgewater across the pond for free hors d’oeuvres
and local tunes.

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