Shopping

St. Thomas [1] has staked its reputation as a shopping destination. Main Street in downtown Charlotte Amalie [2] is the original shopping district on the island, but recent additions are the mall at Crown Bay [3] and the shops at the Yacht Haven Grande. On the east end, Red Hook [4] offers off-beat shops in a low-pressure environment.

By far the most talked-about item for sale on St. Thomas [1] is jewelry—from fine name brands to upscale knock-offs. In addition to jewelry you’ll find perfume, name-brand skin care products, sunglasses, handbags, liquor, and crystal. Tucked amid big-name retailers like A.H. Riise, Little Switzerland, and Cartier are unique boutiques that peddle wares ranging from Caribbean coffee to upscale ladies’ shoes. There is also a growing number of art galleries.