There has been a gratifying boom in locally made products and shopping experiences in Anguilla, so look beyond your hotel boutique for your souvenirs.
STOP BY ANGUILLA Sands and Salts in South Hill to browse a range of unique, handcrafted gifts and jewellery made from Anguilla sand and try their salt tasting experience at the same time. The salt sampling is tasty fun – it’s amazing how one flake of each flavour is enough to demonstrate just how delicious and different each of these precious condiments are. We bet that you will go home with at least one of the eight delicious flavours or the pure Anguilla salt.
Behind the shop you will find a perfect leafy oasis – a seating area and cute bar. Every Thursday evening you can enjoy margaritas that feature different salt flavours at the bar. There is a Salt Lab where the team can blend, mix and create more flavours. Owner Josveek explains that the salt, which you only need to use sparingly as it is very flavourful, is so good because it is 100% sea salt with no dye or additional anti-clogging agents added, and, because they produce it in small batches as needed, it keeps the product fresh and fragrant.
LodeVole is a fabulous new fashion boutique situated in South Hill, featuring luxurious women’s wear: dresses, high-end swimwear and coverups, shorts and accessories – everything you need to outfit women of all sizes in glamourous style from head to toe.
Owner Tonya describes the vibe as ‘Miami meets New York meets Milano’. Expect exciting brands like Halston for Women and Carmen Sol, alongside personalised attention – truly a destination shopping experience.
Make sure to stop in at Petals Boutique, part of the Frangipani Beach Resort on Meads Bay. Here you can discover a wide selection of one-of-a-kind jewellery, hats and handbags from around the world, plus designer beachwear, Anguilla- branded t-shirts and sweatshirts and a range of locally made gifts. Browsing this cool and spacious boutique always makes the TRUE Anguilla team want to buy!
If destination Anguilla tee-shirts are your thing, there are plenty to choose from on island. Many restaurants sell branded wear – but none offer as much choice as Straw Hat– where you can get tee-shirts, rash guards, baseball, bucket, trucker and, of course, straw hats!
The Gift Box in George Hill is packed to the rafters and fulfils its promise to meet ‘all your gifting needs’. There are toys and gifts for all the family, cards and gifts for special occasions and their own collection of Anguilla-branded merchandise. They also provide an excellent gift basket service and edible arrangements – so if you want to send a gift to someone on island – this is a great way to do it.
Irie Life fans return to the store annually to peruse the abundant collection of tee-shirts, caps, beach wear and colourful clothing in order to add this year’s hottest design. If you’re new to this beloved store, make sure to stop at their cute red, gold and green authentically Caribbean wooden building in South Hill for an irie experience.
Seaspray Boutique, (the colourful building close to the Sandy Ground roundabout) is where all the family should stop, shop and sip as you’re taking a tour of the island. Why? Because it’s very child friendly. Owner Pam not only makes hand – crafted gifts but also mixes up the best smoothies on island – adults, just add rum if you fancy something stronger. Find your fun, funky and affordable Anguillian handcrafted and embellished gifts, jewellery, artwork and tee-shirts. Shop here for Anguilla Animal Rescue Foundation (AARF) items too.
Gilda Gumbs Samuel LOVES to sew – really loves to sew and her new Honey Butter and Cream is a dream come true for this prolific seamstress and carnival costume maker. Current bestsellers are her colourful fabric beach and wrist bags.
If your perfect vacation includes enjoying a premium cigar as you watch the sunset, then call Rodney of R&R Tackling Cigars . He will deliver premium handcrafted cigars from Cuba, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic to your door. Brands include Oscar Valladares, Cohiba, Monte Cristo, Partagas and Romeo y Julieta. Call him for the complete catalogue or visit his cigar lounge in Sea Rocks.
If you love great wine, make time to visit Les Grands Vins de France in South Hill. New visitors to this adored store are impressed to find such a wide selection of quality wines on island. The beautiful wine boutique is brimming with wines from all over the world and there are libations to suit every palate and pocket. They also stock selected rums, whiskies and premium liquors.
Proprietor Nathalie Le Seneschal’s passion for wine is undeniable. Tell her what style of wines you enjoy and she will come up with some great recommendations. Nathalie loves to talk to other enthusiasts, hear your wine stories and will encourage you to explore and taste more.
