1. CARAVAN GALLERY
340.779.4566 • MONGOOSE JUNCTION, ST. JOHN
Look no further for affordable and fine jewelry in a wide range of unique styles. Find original designs by Tom Krall and Whealan Massicot, who makes the original St John Hook Bracelet exclusively for this gallery. Satisfied customers return every year to this museum-like setting. Located upstairs at Mongoose Junction. www.caravangallery.com
2. LIVING EDEN
340-775-3366 • 5135 DRONNINGENS GADE, ST. THOMAS
Vivid color bursts forth in this unique Main Street boutique. It is filled with handmade artisan creations ranging from home wares, sculpture, clocks, ceramics, wall art, jewelry, wood carvings, clothing, accessories and more. Located downtown just two doors down from Eden Jewelers, home of the locally made Caribbean Sun necklace.
3. ST JOHNS FRAGRANCE COMPANY
340-774-2166 • 9011 HAVENSIGHT MALL, WAREHOUSE #1, ST. THOMAS
In the 1830s natural bay leaf oils, lime essence and local spices were artfully blended together to create extraordinary West Indian fragrances. Our award winning, world renown scents like Bay Rum, West Indian Lime, and Virgin Island Spice are still handcrafted in our small batch factory on St. Thomas today. We invite you to celebrate centuries of West Indian tradition by joining us on a factory tour, open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
4. BOTANY BAY RUM
203-417-2336 • ST. THOMAS
Drink in the history of the Virgin Islands with Botany Bay Estate Reserve rums that blend premium rums into one-of-a-kind bottlings. Available at several Havensight Mall stores, Marriott gift shop, Main Street and Food Center. Visit botanybayrum.com to learn more.
5. TROPICAL CREATIONS GALLERY & BOUTIQUE
(340) 777-ARTS (2787) • 5600 ROYAL DANE MALL ST. THOMAS
Handcrafted items of cultural and historic significance – batik art, jewelry, painted shirts, batik dresses, shirts, sarongs, bags and more. Tulip Fleming’s work celebrates Caribbean culture using indigenous island materials such as the calabash, bamboo and coconut. Weekly cultural presentations by resident artist.
6. ARC PREMIUM CARIBBEAN VODKA
340-643-7032 • #2 STORE TVAER GADE, CHARLOTTE AMALIE, VI • ARCVODKA.COM
Whitney and Griffin McFarlane grew up on St Thomas so when they decided to go into business for themselves, they wanted to create something that celebrates the heritage of the islands. So they distill craft vodka made with unique Caribbean flavors. The islands are known for rum. By using the same base ingredient as rum-pure cane sugar, they distill their vodka and infuse it with locally sourced herbs grown in the Virgin Islands and throughout the Caribbean Archipelago. Thus the name ARC. Email [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
7. SOS COFFEE & BAR
(340) 776-4767 • FABIAN’S LANDING, ACROSS FROM FOOD CENTER
Local flavor abounds at this quaint farm-totable open-air cafe and bar. Organic and locally-sourced food is their trademark as are custom-created and signature cocktails and friendly service. Whether it’s handmade bagels, tacos, tamales or jasmine rice bowls, specialty skillets with pork belly or bacon-wrapped lobster, the daily-changing menu it delectable. It’s a popular breakfast, brunch and lunch hub during the day, and Fridays also include dinner and late night social where everyone feels welcome. Dining hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday- Wednesday plus dinner 6:30-10 p.m. Friday.
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