If you want the Rasta bracelets don't buy them on the beach...Go to the China man store and get a dozen of them...That is about 10 bucks...I got about 20 of them one year for like 15 bucks and gave them away at home. .A local told me that many of the guys that walk the beach and put them on you as a gift then hit you up for 5 bucks get them there too so you know they are authentic...
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Thanks for the tip. What/Where do you mean when you say "Go to the China man store". Where is that?Originally Posted by BR Mon
I always bring back tshirts. I got 5 for $20 at the dutyfree store near the cambio downtown. When I find a good deal on braclets, I get a couple of those too.
you'll also see the Tortuga rum cakes at the grocery stores... less $ than at the airport. We bought ours at Hi-Lo. (but then, of course, you have to pack accordingly).
oh! another thought -- buy yourself a sarong then use it as a tablecloth for your coffee gathering/set-up...
IMO there are very few souvenirs worth bringing back, except maybe some wood carvings. Many of the trinkets are made in China, and local made bracelets and necklasses can be bought anywhere in the world. We always bring back dried jerk spice which can be purchased in small bags for a buck or so. Another thing that is good is Sorrel Tea which is only $1.50 a box of 20 bags and can be purchased at the supermarket. Some people might just enjoy having a nice crisp 100J banknote.
Regards,
Bob
If you want a foodie thing your office can share, you can find chocolate (cocoa is grown in JA), and rum-based candies (fudge? rum cake?). Both at the airport. I'm sure a pound of Blue Mountain coffee would go over well if your office has a traditional coffee maker.
If you go to a grocery store, you'll find all kinds of snacks and candy. Even Cadbury bars that I never see in the US.
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We have a tradition in our office where we bring back a shot glass for each coworker. Some friends get a small bottle of rum, rum cream or stones ginger wine.
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Irie Toilet Paper , cheap and practical.....lol
Coffee is a great idea- brew n share. Pick a peppa, while available in the US is a cheap bring home item and definitely a flavor of the island.... You could maybe get a great deal on a bulk order of bracelets and some will customize names ( for the people who can give you a raise :-) ).... Nice of you to be thinking of your work friends while you are away!
Love the coconut shirley biscuits.
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