Gift ideas Caraïbes

Cigar factory and art gallery. Marco, who lived 11 years in Cuba, is the French owner. As a fine connoisseur, he gives very good advice. His expertise and his bonhomie have made his reputation. You will find his creations, but also a selection of the best Dominican and Cuban cigars (made directly on site) as well as exceptional old rums. Marco also proposes a beautiful collection of artisanal and very original objects found everywhere in the country. Possibility of making a cigar with a personalized ring.

Tilo remains the largest souvenir store in Martinique. Why Tilo? Simply because the owner's name is Laurent, hence his nickname of Ti-Laurent. You can find a wide range of madrases, the most important collection of T-shirts with Caribbean designs, children's clothes, caps, postcards, and hammocks. You can even have your T-shirt personalized because the workshop has its own screen printing equipment. Not to mention many local handicrafts, liquors and pareos for your souvenir gifts.

A factory run by a French woman who produces her own brands. They will be able to advise you and explain to you how to avoid the tourist traps. The first house cigar is very mild, made of three year old tobacco, with Connecticut wrapper, and it exists in ten sizes. Here, the art of cigar making will be explained in detail, and the tabaqueros will be shown at work. Rum and mamajuana tasting is possible in the museum next door. In short, an address of choice for shopping before leaving the country!

Founded in 1975 by Inocencia Álvarez, you can visit to better understand how the cigars of this famous brand are made. Shop accessible at the end of the visit. 

It is one of the best addresses in the capital to buy cigars! The workshops of this family business are located on the side of Santiago and manufacture the Caoba brand, with the Criollo type of tobacco. Several gift boxes are proposed to you, they are classified by age and by drink which accompanies the cigar (rum or cognac). You will also find all the accessories for the smoker. You will be able to visit a small workshop which will give you an idea of the manufacturing process.

This craft village is a must for local crafts and exotic objects. Here you'll find a selection of original local arts and crafts unique to Guadeloupe: seed jewelry creations, colorful foutas and kikoys, embroidered tablecloths, semi-precious stones, paintings and photos from the West Indies, sculptures, blown glass creations, beachwear and local produce, all Guadeloupe rums and Fabienne Youyoute's excellent ice creams and other homemade sweets. Very practical, the large on-site parking lot.

The establishment is a veritable temple to coconut craftsmanship, demonstrating the potential of this local fruit. A discovery circuit with explanations and educational panels details the process of growing and exploiting the coconut palm. You'll find a range of objects: small furniture, lamps, jewelry, boxes and pendants, as well as musical instruments, spices, sugar and local rums. A glass of coconut milk is offered on entry.

A string of small boutiques offering a variety of products, from swimwear, flip-flops and pareos to beach bags and clothing, souvenirs of all kinds and a grocery store selling local produce. You're sure to find some nice little gifts (admittedly not all "made in Gwada"), as well as spices. There's also a ticket office for island shuttles and excursions. There's also a bar with outdoor terrace, open every day, which also offers a catering service.

Located in the heart of the city center, facing the sea, Tilo remains the most iconic souvenir store. Why Tilo? Simply because the owner's name is Laurent, hence his nickname of Ti-Laurent. You can find a wide range of madrases, a large collection of T-shirts with Caribbean design, children's clothes, caps, postcards, and hammocks. You can even have your T-shirt personalized! And don't forget the many local handicrafts, liqueurs, and pareos for your souvenir gifts.

In this unique place, everything is thought to extend your Creole journey… In a decoration worthy of the small grocery stores of yesteryear (oil lamps and rustic furniture), a whole world of spices, delicacies, fine chocolates, delicious candied fruits, exceptional coffees or vintage rums opens up to you. Tableware and rare objects complete your gift desires. The Boutique is approved for the sale of products that conform to flight cabin regulations. A seductive address that may well charm you.

Located in a small pedestrian passage that leads to the beach, Fred Joyas is a nice shop to make small gifts, or simply to treat yourself during the trip. Frédérique offers a nice selection of original silver jewelry (we like the sand dollar) for men and women, small furniture, as well as original paintings. She welcomes you with a smile and is at your disposal to inform you and allow you to leave with a souvenir that will certainly please whoever receives it...

This handicraft shop is composed of corners where local craftsmen expose their creations, exclusive and original objects. You will find souvenirs of all styles, amber and larimar jewellery of course, but also decorative or utilitarian ceramics, paintings, decorative objects... without forgetting the food products, liqueurs, exotic fruit jams, cigars... A small bar allows you to take a break with a coffee or a tropical fruit juice. Ask to visit the museum (free) at the back of the store!

Located in the heart of the colonial city, this pretty souvenir shop offers a good selection of local products: stone and wood sculptures, Haitian metal crafts, some more original objects (fossils, black coral...), replicas of old maps of the island, books on the country, and also original paintings by Haitian or Dominican painters (Luis Oviedo or Lefranc). Also a selection of books on the country. Don't miss to slip an admiring glance at the original cash register dating from 1900.

In this immense shop, composed of several thematic rooms crossing in enfilade the block of houses, you will find all that the local Dominican and Haitian craft industry counts of wonders, objects out of wooden, painted sheet, ceramics, jewels of all kinds, painting with abundance, T-shirts and beach clothes, local pareos... A cellar with air-conditioned cigars awaits the amateurs, as well as a bar. In short, it's ideal for last minute shopping.

Facing the cathedral, the two-story shop is more like an air-conditioned shopping mall and is orchestrated by a ballet of vendors. One finds there all the arsenal of the Dominican memories: rum, cigars, jewels of amber and larimar, sculptures and paintings of Dominican and Haitian artists (the quality here varies from one work to another...). All this in a somewhat impersonal atmosphere. Also restaurants for a lunch break before or after your possible purchases and souvenirs to bring back in your luggage.

El Mundo Gift Shop is a big and practical shop: you can find everything, but absolutely everything! From pareos (but also all kinds of clothes) to postcards, sun creams and lighters, from everyday objects in the colours of the Dominican Republic to jewellery created from amber and larimar by local craftsmen, without forgetting the food supplies (fresh fruit juices, rum and prepared bottles of mamajuana) and a selection of various books. Perfect for making and giving gifts!

Lovers of local carvings, this address is for you. On the heights of Castries, next to Morne Fortune, this small family business of handmade woodcarvings is a real paradise. Here it's simple: we only sell local handicrafts, especially not made in China! Wooden masks, sculptures, dishes, art objects: a perfect find for your souvenirs! The artists are very talented. You can see them working and delicately carving tropical woods. A charming authentic address!

Just a stone's throw from the Village Créole, the Hôtel la Pagerie has just opened a pretty lifestyle boutique filled with unusual objects to find the perfect gift to bring back in your suitcase. This contemporary and chic concept-store houses natural products and local crafts. Cosmetics for men and women, decoration, childcare accessories, jewelry, bags, local delicacies, gourmet food (cola flakes, breadfruit flour), Peyi herbal teas, fine books…, this store is full of ideas that emphasize craftsmanship.

For more than 40 years, Fleurs Lointaines has been producing exotic flowers and delivering them to France. In 1976, Edouard des Grottes, a banana grower, wishing to promote the wealth of his island, planted all sorts of varieties at the foot of Mount Pelee: anthuriums, heliconias, alpinias, ginger flowers… From the cutting to the reception of the flowers in mainland France, in less than 24 hours! The flowers are harvested the same day they are shipped and taken to the airport. The company, led by Edouard's grandson, delivers throughout France.