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If you want to try Bermuda's shopping experience you won't regret it because this place offers a variety. You can be relaxed and casual while shopping at Font Street in Hamilton where most of Bermuda's best shops are to be found. Among the choicest items are imports from Great Britain and Ireland, such as Shetland and cashmere sweaters, Harris Tweed jackets, Scottish woolen goods and tartan kilts, and even fine china and crystal. You will find that many items here cost appreciably less than in their country of origin.
Certain British goods can be cheaper in Bermuda than in the United States for the reason that of a special "colony"-like arrangement with Great Britain, thanks to lower import tariffs. Some frequent visitors stock up on porcelain, crystal, silverware, jewelry, timepieces, and perfume, perhaps anticipating a wedding gift several months in advance. The island is bounteous with merchandisers of fine tableware, including Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, and Royal Crown Derby. Crystal is also plentiful, with many of the finest manufacturers in Europe and North America providing wide selections of merchandise. For a fee, items can be shipped, usually in well-wrapped packages that minimize breakage.
Liquor is also a good buy in Bermuda. U.S. citizens are allowed to bring back only 1 liter duty-free, but even adding U.S. tax and duty, you can save 35 to 50% on liquor purchases, depending on the brand. And it is said liqueurs in this place offer the largest savings. The island offers an extraordinary wealth of antiques and collectibles. Antique lovers would truly appreciate Bermuda's fusion of British aesthetic and mid-Atlantic charm. The island has a wealth of antique engravings and 19th-century furniture. Its modern artwork and handmade pottery and crafts might become elegant heirlooms. And anyone interested in carrying home a piece of Bermuda's nautical heritage is likely to find oversized ship's propellers, captain's bells, brass nameplates, scale models of sailing ships, or maybe even an old-fashioned ship's steering wheel from a salvaged shipwreck. Art galleries in Bermuda attract serious shoppers and collectors. The island's thriving population of artists and artisans many of whom are internationally recognized produces well-reputed work, from paintings, photographs, and sculpture to miniature furniture, hand-blown glass, and dolls. During your gallery visits, look for Bruce Stuart's abstract paintings, Graeme Outerbridge's vivid photographs of Bermudian architecture and scenery, and Chelsey Trott's slim wood and bronze sculptures.
You could also find that, "Bermudiana" products made on Bermuda or manufactured elsewhere exclusively for local stores are wonderful bargains.They include cedar wood gifts, carriage bells, coins commemorating the 375th anniversary of the island's settlement, flower plates by Spode, pewter tankards, handcrafted gold jewelry, traditional-line handbags with cedar or mahogany handles, miniature cottages in ceramic, or limestone.Even shark's teeth polished and mounted in 14-karat gold, decorative kitchen items, Bermuda shorts (of course), silk scarves, and watches with a map of Bermuda on their faces are sold in local stores.
Although some items might be less expensive than they are stateside, be aware that this is not always the case.In fact, many, many items are overpriced.You should be familiar with prices on comparable goods back home before committing yourself to serious purchases.
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