You will be spoilt for choice for presents to take back home. Good choices include local crafts, which include artwork, batik and woodcarvings. The finest carvings are said to be from the Jamaican national tree, lignum vitae or tree of life. Don’t forget to bargain – it’s expected.

Ocho Rios is a great place to cruise around the shops. There are six shopping plazas offering everything from Jamaican handicrafts and souvenirs to duty-free bargains. To the west of town are Coconut Grove and Pineapple Place. In town you will find Ocean View and Island Plaza. Soni's and Taj Mahal Plaza are the places to go if you are looking for luxury items. The Crafts Market is situated in the downtown area. The newest addition is the Island Village, just 2 minutes from the pier and includes a café, tree lined boardwalk and exhibitions.

Here is a few ideas

Bijoux Jewellers (Several Locations) ...952-2630

Casa Manolo Ltd. (Jamaica Map B-5/6) ...953-2771

Colors Duty-Free Jewellers (Ocho Rios Map B-2) ...974-3052

Gem Palace (Several Locations)...974-2785

Jewel Palace (Ocho Rios Map B-2) ...974-6420

Jewels & Gems (Ocho Rios Map B-2) ...974-6421

Mohan's Duty-Free Shop (Ocho Rios Map B-2) ...974-9270

Negril Scuba Centre (Several Locations) ...957-4425

Omni Duty-Free Shop (Several Locations) ...952-2597

The Royal Shop (Montego Bay Map E-6) ...952-2254

Tajmahal's Duty-Free Store (Montego Bay Map E-6) ...953-9237

Tropicana Jewelers (Montego Bay Map E-6) ...952-6982