S H O P P I N G
For such a small island, we have shopping ‘fuh days’! You can get just about anything here and the really fabulous part is that much of it is duty free for visitors! This island has three main areas of shopping – the West Coast, Bridgetown and the South Coast – all very different but great fun!
SHOPPING The West Coast
The buzz word on the West Coast is Limegrove! This new innovative Lifestyle Centre absolutely transformed Holetown, the site of the first settlers on the island! Architecturally stunning with cosy courtyards, this place is a must do! If you’re into designer wear, then this is the place for you. Cartier, Diamonds International, Colombian Emeralds International, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Longchamp, Armani, Mac, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, House of Jaipur – they are all there and more. All duty free! In addition, some superb coffeshops such as Relish Epicurea and restaurants Fusion, Lemon Tree and Opa. Don’t miss the Lime Bar for a quick bite and drink or the Limegrove Cinemas with luxurious seating and the latest movies. Limegrove Lifestyle has developed into a major hub on the west coast and a tourist attraction in itself! Don’t miss it! Not too far away, there is the quaint Chattel House Village with Best of Barbados, The Gourmet Shop and more, between the Sunset Crest Malls that house the banks, Massy Supermarket, Cave Shepherd and individual boutiques. You can have an enjoyable day wandering from one end of Holetown to the next and
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plenty of choices for lunch! The Massy Supermarket is due for a major refurbishment in January 2017 with the mall closing to accommodate this but another great Massy Supermarket can be found in Warrens so don’t despair! Tucked away somewhere in the Middle of the island… Almost like an attraction on it’s own is Earthworks Pottery! Sigh…what can be said about this very very special place? If you like pottery – it’s like heaven on earth! Started many moons ago by accomplished artist Goldie Spieler, her son David is now the main potter and can often be found at his wheel creating another masterpiece. When they first started the pottery, it was nestled in the hills in St Thomas, far from anywhere with a spectacular view. Today, many homes protect it but it’s well signposted and you can weave your way though the neighbourhood. Come away empty handed and you will be in the minority! If you’ve made it to Earthworks, not far away is the Mill house and Home development! This enclave of stores mostly caters to the home but do drop by and visit Dwellings, Walkers World, Archers Hall, Do it Best and have a bite in the