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Bermuda Shopping
The Top Bermuda Stores
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There is no sales tax in Bermuda shopping. However that doesn't make things too cheap anyway. Why? Because there is a duty on goods.
Since there is no income tax for Bermudians, charging duty on imported goods and raw materials is one way the government raises funds. Duty varies on the type of goods, but is always included in the price.
So the key to tax-free Bermuda shopping today is quality, not price.
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Shopping in Bermuda - St George
So what can you buy in Bermuda?
There are excellent books on Bermuda covering wide range of subjects including travel, history, art & architecture, diving ... and the list goes on.
With the military and colonial legacy of Bermuda, plus a natural tendency for most Bermudian families of not throwing anything away, means that the island is a treasure trove of collectibles. Many types of items have found their way to Bermuda from countries like Britain - old tins, buttons, bottles, items of china and brass - numerous such things.
You’ll find small stalls and shops in the alleys of Hamilton and on the roadside as you travel around the island.
The sea has played an important role in the history of Bermuda, and there is a range of items based on marine theme that you can purchase - propellers, brass plates, and displays of marine knots will remind you of the regatta or ocean yacht race. You can engage yourself for hours searching for that little piece of the past to take home with you.
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In general, you can shop 9am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday. There are exceptions to this.
Wednesday evening is known as the Harbor night in Hamilton city during April through October, when most of the shops and restaurants on Front street remain open till late evening.
Also, stores stay open late on Fridays during the Christmas shopping season.
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Here are the Bermuda shopping categories I have created. Find out what to buy and the best of Bermuda stores that sell those items.
Art and Handicraft: This section of the Bermuda Arts Center opened in April 1987. It was then known as the Bermuda Craft Market
Books: Here I have reviewed a number of outstanding Bermuda books covering diverse subjects. I've also listed the top bookstores in the island.
Bermuda Shorts: Know all about Bermuda shorts - why are they so popular, get a guide to buy the right shorts from the right stores, comments from women & men buyers.
Clothing: A review of of the clothing or apparel shopping options in Bermuda and and the top stores in the island.
Food Products & Drinks: If you are looking for the best of Bermuda food products, wine or spirits, or even cuban cigars, check out these great stores.
Glassware and Ceramics: Here you will know about some great Bermuda shops on glassware & ceramics, like the Dockyard Glassworks, Bermuda Clay Works Pottery, Island Shop, Bluck's, Bermuda Glass Bowling Studio and such.
Gifts and Souvenirs: Finding the little gifts & souvenir in Bermuda can be quite puzzling. You may keep searching for hours to get what you want. Know about our our favorite stores.
Jewelry and Accessories: In Bermuda, you can find artists selling their handmade jewelry or accessories which often have island themes and are just lovely.
Perfume and Cosmetics: Some great shops on Bermuda perfumes and cosmetics include Bermuda Perfumery, Gibbon's Perfume Shop, A.S Coopers & Sons, Dockyard shops etc.
Here is a map showing the main shops and stores in Hamilton City: Shopping Map
Bermuda Shop
Have you done shopping in Bermuda?
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