Shopping

Even though Turks and Caicos are not very popular for its shopping piazzas unlike the other Caribbean islands, there are many shopping areas in Turks and Caicos. Shopping centers are mostly situated on the island of Providenciales. Some of the items that can be found here include local crafts, souvenirs, clothing, furniture, paintings and groceries. There are 3 shopping hubs located in Turks and Caicos, which fall under the island of Providenciales, where shopping aficionados can indulge themselves. These 3 hubs include 'Ports of Call', 'Central Square' and 'Market Place.' Another added advantage to shopping in Turks and Caicos is that the items here are duty free and so shoppers can push their limits a little further.

Some of the sought after items include:

Caribbean Lobster Oil

The Caribbean Lobster Oil has the color, fragrance and the flavor of a lobster. This oil is prepared from a mining process that makes use of pure sunflower oil, fresh Turks and Caicos lobster, a special combination of aromatic herbs and tomatoes. 3 months time is used to enhance the flavoring of the oil before it is exported to the market.

Caribbean Lobster Oil is commercially available in special epicurean boutiques.

Stores selling Caribbean Lobster Oil in Turks & Caicos include:

Gold Smith, Central Square, Providenciales

Kodo Tok, Caicos Cafe Plaza, Grace Bay, Providenciales

Tortuga Duty Free, Providenciales Airport

Caribbean Island Art - Silk Paintings

Anna's Gallery in Turks & Caicos Island is famed for its collection on island art. It specializes in colorful and fanciful silk paintings of the Caribbean island. Silk paintings are made of tropical fish, seahorses and mermaids. These are some of the best Caribbean arts presented here. Anna's Gallery also embodies the art presented by other artists specializing in Caribbean island art like the Haitian art, oil paints and watercolors inspired by the Turks and Caicos Islands.

These paintings on silk depict the vibrant and capricious magic of the island. Best buys here include the mermaid art, the seahorse artwork and the tropical frogs. Anna's art is very reasonable compared to that of Daniel Jean-Baptiste.

Anna's Gallery is the only art gallery situated in Grace Bay, Providenciales in Turks and caicos.

Anna's Gallery

Salt Mills Plaza

Grace Bay, Providenciales,

Turks and Caicos Islands

Email- conrana@tciway.tc

Tel- 649 231 3293, 649 941 3379

Local Artist Studio

Phillip Outten, of the Local Artist Studio, is one stop in the Turks and Caicos Island that you won't want to miss. Phillip's studio is adorned with his most prized artwork. He has a unique perspective depicted in his art that captures the magnificence of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

On demand Phillip Outten will make a custom made painting just for you. Artwork made by living artists is usually duty free.

Phillip Outten

Tel- 649 941-3610

Email: phillipoutten@tciway.tc

The Potcake Foundation

Potcake is another name for a mongrel. The Potcake Foundation serves to give food and shelter to these homeless potcakes. Visitors can make contributions to this cause by purchasing a potcake from one of the listed stores.

The Potcake Foundation Est.2001

Box 541, Providenciales,

Turks and Caicos Islands,

British West Indies

T - 649-941-3765

Fax 649-941-3155

Email potcakes@hotmail.com

Turks and Caicos Islands Postage Stamps, T-shirts, Post Card Stamps, wall plaques, beautiful souvenirs, post cards exclusive to the Turks and Caicos Island can be sought from your visit to this Atlantic Ocean archipelago. Philatelic Bureaus on Grand Turk and Providenciales is a well-known store for the purchase of these items.

Grand Turk

Church Folley in the Franklin Missick Building

Tel-(649) 946-1534

Fax (649) 946-1543

Providenciales

Post Office on Airport Road

Tel-(649) 941-3314

Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:00 - 4:30; Friday 8:00 - 4:00

The JoJo Dolphin Project

This is a foundation with a cause and the cause is to aid in the funding of the local wild and friendly dolphin, Jojo. Dolphin sculptures, jewelry, videos, t-shirts, and ceramics can be obtained here.

West Indies International Furniture

This furniture store sells teakwood furniture at wholesale prices. They also sell sea grass, handicrafts and an assortment of home accessories.

Providenciales

Saltmills Plaza, Grace Bay road,

Or

P.O.Box 443, Providenciales,

Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies

Office: (+649) 941 4662

Mobile: (+649) 243 4904 or 231 3069

Email: wiifinfo@wiif.com , franckyb@wiif.com

Graceway IGA Supermarket

The main supermarket is located in Providenciales.

Leeward Highway

www.iga.tc