Shopping: All That Glitters

Despite the small-town ambience, Bermudian shops burst with sophisticated merchandise from around the world.

Cecile

Brimming with family-owned shops and boutiques, Front Street, the epicentre of shopping in Hamilton, may seem quaint to visitors, even anachronistic. But look beyond the Norman Rockwell facade and you may find a bit of the glamour you have come to expect from Regent Street or Fifth Avenue.

That striking beauty who snapped up the hand-tatted table runner you had your eye on — why, it's Catherine Zeta-Jones, who owns a Bermuda home with her husband, Michael Douglas, and frequents Cecile, a Front Street retail store. Shoppers who have met her say she leaves her movie-star mask in Hollywood when her famous family is relaxing in the islands.

It's inevitable, of course, that at some point during your stay in the islands you will become obsessed with the notion of owning the perfect pair of Bermuda shorts. Don't be intimidated by the billionaires rummaging through the racks around you.

It's virtually certain that you won't end up wrestling with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg or former presidential contender H. Ross Perot. Both are part-time Bermuda residents and can buy Bermuda shorts whenever they want.

But don't just lapse into passive-shopper mode. Get your game on.

AS Cooper & Sons Ltd.

Bermuda may look small, but it abounds with shopportunities, and prices are often lower than you would pay back home, because Bermuda charges no sales tax and reduces or eliminates the duties tacked onto luxury goods such as watches, perfumes and fine china.

More important, you find treasures here that simply do not exist at your hometown mall: fine British textiles, handcrafted jewellery, unique Bermudian arts and crafts, and island-made foods and spirits.

Ambience, furthermore, proves equally important as selection and price, as Barbara Finsness well knows. "Retail has to be an experience, almost a social affair," says Finsness, who owns and designs at The Island Shop. "Everything has to be just right in our stores, from the music to the flowers. We're constantly changing our displays so that the people who come into the store are seeing something new."

Bermuda shopping is about browsing in homey department stores, not elbowing your way through outlet depots. It's about discovering boutiques in out-of-the-way alleys, not driving for miles to reach malls packed with cookie-cutter chain stores. Hamilton is home to a number of fine shops. In St. George's, you find many quaint boutiques. Stores at Royal Naval Dockyard offer everything from specialty gourmet foods to handmade jewellery.

What should you bring home? Here are several great gifts you may want to consider stowing in the suitcase.

Ready to shop? Here are just some of the gifts you may want to take home after an unforgettable holiday in Bermuda.
(Scroll down for full store descriptions, addresses and contact information.)

Antiques
Steeped in history, Bermuda teems with time-tested treasures, from Queen Anne chairs and 18th-century engravings to old navigational maps and hand-blown bottles salvaged from shipwrecks. Half the fun is finding them.

Apparel
Fashions from Bermuda and around the world are sure to please any clothes hound. Boutiques and department stores stock a full range of designer duds as well as casual clothing and beachwear. Imported textiles are sturdy and finely tailored. Look for British fabrics, as well as fine Irish and Icelandic woollen goods, at prices often lower than in the United States or Europe. It goes without saying that you must at least try on a pair of Bermuda shorts.

Arts & Crafts
Winslow Homer and Georgia O'Keefe are amongst the world-famous artists drawn to Bermuda by its evocative sunlight. Today Bermuda's arts community thrives with homegrown talent. In Hamilton, St. George's and Royal Naval Dockyard, look for galleries and workshops showcasing Bermudian paintings, sculptures and fine arts.

Artisans create a range of Bermudiana — crafts uniquely linked to island life. Carvings in Bermuda cedar are especially popular with visitors. Equally prized is Bermudian pottery, often decorated with depictions of native wildlife or marine themes. Children are delighted with Bermudian miniatures such as pink houses and dolls fashioned from banana leaves.

Also see Arts & Galleries to explore Bermuda's art scene.

Books
Bermuda's literary heritage is rich as well. Among writers who have drawn inspiration from the islands are Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, C.S. Forester, Edna Ferber, E.B. White and Katherine Anne Porter.

Bermudians write lovingly of their island home. For an insider's look, check out The Story of Bermuda and Her People by William Zuill, The Magic of Bermuda by David Raine, Hiking Bermuda by Cecile Davidson, Into the Bermuda Triangle by Gian Quasar and the illustrated children's book My Bermuda ABC by Dana Cooper.

Food and Spirits
Bring back a taste of Bermuda with island-made goodies such as sweet local honey, sherry-pepper condiments, jams and marmalades, and Bermuda rum cakes. Such delicacies are found in stores in Hamilton, St. George's and Royal Naval Dockyard. Swing by any supermarket and come out with culinary treasures.

A uniquely Bermudian souvenir is a bottle of Gosling's Black Seal, Bermuda's signature rum. Add it to Barritts Ginger Beer for a traditional Dark 'n' Stormy cocktail.

Bacardi International Limited maintains worldwide headquarters in Bermuda, so you find a wide range of spirits at reduced prices — Bacardi Superior, Bacardi 151 and Bacardi Añejo, plus a wide range of other spirits.

Remember you'll need rum to make Bermuda's famous signature drink, the Dark 'n Stormy^TM.
Fill highball glass with ice, add 1.5 oz of Gosling's Black Seal Rum, top with Ginger Beer. Finish by squeezing a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and garnish with lemon wedge.

Fragrances
Designer scents and cosmetics take centre stage at many of Bermuda's department stores. Find the brands available in New York City and London, but at lower prices. Locally made fragrances also serve as wonderful gifts to remind you of Bermuda. Lilies, oleanders, jasmine, sweet peas and passionflowers are among Bermuda's favourite scents. Men appreciate shaving lotions bearing the scent of cedar.

Home Furnishings
Whether you wish to decorate just the dining table or an entire room, you can't go wrong with that one-of-a-kind Bermuda look. Boutiques here carry handcrafted pottery and blown glass, as well as a wide range of adornments by the world's finest designers.

China, silverware, crystal and porcelain are plentiful in Bermuda at attractive prices. Danish flatware, Wedgwood plates and Villeroy & Boch tableware are popular choices. Look for exquisite Waterford, Swarovski, Lalique and Baccarat crystal, along with handcrafted Lladró and Hummel collectibles.

Jewellery and Watches
Shops and department stores here carry all of the best-known brands at discounts you do not find back home. Also tempting are uniquely Bermudian pieces that often incorporate treasures from the sea: colourful shells, iridescent mother-of-pearl, polished sea glass, even Spanish doubloons salvaged from centuries-old wrecks.

Tobacco
Cigar aficionados will find Bermuda to be the perfect place to smoke that hand-rolled Cuban without censure. Although illegal to bring into the United States, Cuban cigars are sold, smoked and enjoyed freely in Bermuda. If you want to bring some great smokes back to the States, the cigar shops here have plenty of other brands available.

Some of the great brands you will want to sample include Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Trinidad, Cohiba, Partagas and Hoyo de Monterrey, and don't overlook Punch English Briar and Turkish Meerschaum pipes.

Generally, store hours in Hamilton are Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Clocktower Mall in Royal Naval Dockyard, from Jan. 1 to March 31 hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from April 1 to Dec. 31 hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, seven days.

No matter what you seek, you are sure to find it in Bermuda's many charming shops. So get out there and start shopping!

Dock and shop at Dockyard
Destination Dockyard takes place in the spectacular setting of The Royal Naval Dockyard every Monday night from 8-11 p.m., June - August. Start the adventure by taking a leisurely ferry ride to Dockyard. Step off the ferry and be greeted by local vendors displaying their crafts and sharing their many talents, not to mention great food.

Take advantage of the many retail stores within The Clocktower Shopping Mall, which stays open late for your shopping convenience. A must-see is the Craft Market with all its original Bermuda-made items. Many of the surrounding businesses have specials on Monday nights. The Snorkel Park has live entertainment, Dolphin Quest Bermuda puts on dolphin shows and Dockyard Glassworks offers free demonstrations throughout the night. There are a wide variety of activities for children, such as go-carting, a jumbo slide, fun castles, face painting, hair braiding, airbrush tattoos and so much more.

The Perfume Shop in the Clocktower Mall in Dockyard, is a unique and luxurious Gibbons Company boutique featuring a wide variety of favourite perfumes including exclusives Guerlain, Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Vera Wang & Versace. Here you’ll also find Aqua di Parma, Boucheron, Lacoste, Kenzo, Dior, Dolce & Gabana and many more.

The festive atmosphere is enhanced by a variety of weekly entertainment. Gombey dancers and drummers dressed in vibrant costumes and rhythmic, age-old dances never fail to delight the crowds.

By the end of the evening you'll be amazed with the delightful shopping, excellent food and great entertainment! For a grand finale to your visit to Dockyard, check out the dazzling overhead graphics of the colorful laser light show Coastal Colors each evening. Call for more info (441) 238-2975.

For more information on Destination Dockyard, read our Royal Naval Dockyard section, check local newspapers, inquire at the front desk of your hotel or call the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce at 295-4201.

Harbour Nights: A Fun-Filled Street Festival for the Entire Family
Courtesy of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce

The scenic harbour front is closed to all vehicular traffic and offers fun for the entire family every Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. between April and October. Locals and tourists gather to enjoy a wide variety of Bermuda's unique culture — including live entertainment, more than 100 street vendors, children's activities, an extensive food court, shopping, dining and more.

Harbour Nights features a variety of activities from train rides to face painting, and the live music, local bands and musicians will keep you dancing in the streets. Besides Gombey performances, steel pans, dancers and craft demonstrations, revellers enjoy the Bermuda Regiment band, which marches down Front Street in full regimental apparel with pipes and drums.

Children can choose from a range of activities at the Children's Court, including fun castles in all sizes, the ever-popular train, face painting, tattoos and hair braiding.

With so many activities, visitors inevitably work up an appetite. The food court fills the bill. Here you'll find Bermudian and international specialties, including the popular fried fish, as well as a range of snacks, refreshing drinks and cool treats. The restaurants — many of which overlook Front Street — also serve full dinners and offer good selections of wine, beer and cocktails. For more information, contact the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce at 295-4201.

Getting there: The great news is that every Wednesday, Sea Express is putting in extra ferries for the event, so it's even easier to get from St. George's or Dockyard to Hamilton. From Dockyard, ferries will run every hour (except between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.); there will just be a 7 p.m. ferry. Returning ferries will be every hour until 11 p.m. From St. George, there will be a 6:05 p.m. ferry to Hamilton and a return ferry at 10 p.m. direct to St. George with no stops along the way.

For more information on Harbour Nights, read our Royal Naval Dockyard section, check local newspapers, inquire at the front desk of your hotel or call the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce at 295-4201.

Shopping Paradise: Where To Shop - What to Buy In Bermuda

A.S. Cooper & Sons

A.S. Cooper & Sons, Ltd.
A.S. Cooper & Sons Ltd. has been the premier store for fine crystal, dinnerware, figurines and gifts since 1897. They have expanded in the retail market and proudly opened a new building on Front Street in Hamilton.

Cosmetics & Fragrances, on the ground floor, has duty-free perfume and popular lines of Estée Lauder, Clinique, Clarins and more. Fine Jewellery features Links of London, Judith Ripka, and jewellery with diamonds and precious and semiprecious stones in gold and silver. Gifts & Collectibles carries Lladró, Lalique, Waterford, Wedgwood, Swarovski and Belleek. Studio, on the second floor, has fashions and accessories for ladies from Ralph Lauren, Anne Klein, Liz Claiborne, Michael Kors, DKNY Jeans, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Jones New York and more — all at U.S. prices.

Also on Front Street, opposite the Ferry Terminal, is A.S. Cooper Man, the islands' largest men's store, featuring Polo, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Bahama and Helly Hansen (exclusive to A.S. Cooper), as well as DKNY, Calvin Klein, Liz Claiborne and IZOD — all at U.S. prices. Next door is A.S. Cooper Children, if you are looking for outfits from newborn to age 14.

A.S. Cooper Harbourside is on the water at Pier 6, with fragrances at duty-free prices and your favourite sportswear for missy and fuller figures, as well as fashion accessories and costume jewellery. A.S. Cooper Express, in Washington Mall on Reid Street, sets the trend in fashion and accessories for juniors. A.S. Cooper Home, across from City Hall on Church Street, has the very best in home décor and giftware, plus a great selection of Yankee Candles.

For over a hundred years, it is the A.S. Cooper & Sons Ltd. family of fine stores in Bermuda.

Executive Offices
    29 Front Street - 3rd Floor East Side Entrance
    Hamilton HM 11
    mail: P. O. Box HM 1071, Hamilton HM EX
    tel: 295-3961
    fax: 295-2961

A. S. Cooper HARBOURSIDE
    Pier 6, Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
    tel: 296-1342
    fax: 296-0752

A. S. Cooper HOME
    26 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11
    tel: 295-1227
    fax: 295-0420

A. S. Cooper FINE JEWELLERY & GIFTS
    53 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
    tel: 295-0244
    fax: 295-0988

A. S. Cooper MAN
    29 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
    tel: 295-295-1637

A. S. Cooper STUDIO
    27 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
    tel: 292-9872

A. S. Cooper EXPRESS
    Washington Mall, 12 Reid Street, Hamilton HM 11
    tel: 296-6525

A. S. Cooper COSMETICS & FRAGRANCES
    7 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
    tel: 296-8816

Fairmont Hamilton Princess
    77 Pitt’s Bay Road, Hamilton HM 08
    tel: 296-6401 (Gift Shop)
    tel: 296-5401 (Polo Ralph Lauren Shop)

Fairmont Southampton Resort
    South Road, Southampton SN 02
    tel: 238-8000 (ext. 6383) (Island Shop)
    tel: 239-7094 (Polo Ralph Luaren Shop)

A. S. Cooper FRANGIPANI
    24 York Street, St. George’s GE 05
    tel: 297-1357

BRANCH STORES:

    Royal Naval Dockyard
    Freeport Road, Sandys MA 01
    tel: 234-4156

    St. George’s
    22 Water Street, St. George’s GE 05
    tel: 297-0925

STORE HOURS:

    summer: 9:00am to 5:30pm
    winter: 9:15am to 5:00pm

    Wednesday Harbour Nights in summer
    Front Street stores are open until 9:00pm

Email Address: customerservice@ascooper.bm

Website Address: www.ascooper.com

Astwood Dickinson Jewellers
Main Store: 83-85 Front Street, Hamilton
Branch Boutique: Walker Arcade, Front Street Hamilton
Tel: 292-5805
Fax: 295-5257
E-mail: ctaylor@astwooddickinson.bm
Website: www.astwooddickinson.bm

Astwood Dickinson has an outstanding reputation for bringing the world's finest jewellery and watches to Bermuda. At substantial savings over U.S. retail, jewellery such as Tiffany & Co., Judith Ripka, Hearts on Fire and Baccarat are available. Also available, the Original Bermuda collection, designed and manufactured on-site by their master goldsmiths. The first of its kind in Bermuda, it features aspects of the islands' culture and traditions in 18kt gold. They proudly introduce their piece for 2009, the Waterlily.

The jewellery workshop also offers individual designs and a full alteration department. Exclusively available at Astwood Dickinson's watch department are some of the world's most prestigious timepieces, such as Patek Philippe, Jaeger LeCoultre, Cartier, Omega, Mont Blanc, Tiffany & Co. and Gucci. They also carry TAG Heuer and Tissot. Their Swiss-trained watchmaker will care for your luxury timepiece from battery replacement to full service.

Astwood Dickinson Jewellery Boutique carries the Bermuda collection, plus DKNY and Fossil watches, as well as a wonderful selection of gold and silver island charms, chains, diamonds and semi-precious jewellery.

The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-2809
Website: www.artbermuda.bm

Voted Best of Bermuda's Best Art Gallery 2006, the Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard is one of the islands' premium galleries, featuring both traditional and contemporary art, all created by local artists. On location are four studios where you can meet the artists and see them at work, including an oil painter, a cedar-wood sculptor, a jeweller, and textile and ceramic artists. The gallery, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., also has a large selection of prints and locally crafted gifts, ensuring that no one need leave empty-handed.

Astwood Dickinson

Bermuda Craft Market
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-3208
Fax: 234-3327
E-mail: www.bdacraft@northrock.bm

The Bermuda Department of Tourism and the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce established this craft market in 1987. It is the largest, most extensive craft outlet on the islands, featuring the works of 60 Bermudians. Every day, you will find artists here who are happy to explain their craft as you watch them work, and many will produce customised crafts as a unique gift. Candles, Bermuda cedar work, ceramics, jewellery, fabric art, painted glassware, three-dimensional decoupage, needlework canvas, Christmas ornaments and quilts are just some of the items available. The co-operative is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer and 10 am. to 5 p.m. in winter. Opening hours may vary on Sundays and public holidays and are extended when cruise ships are in port.

Bermuda Perfumery

Bermuda Perfumery
Stewart Hall, 5 Queen St.
St. George's
Tel: 293-0627
1-800-527-8213 (U.S./Canada)
Fax: 293-8810
E-mail: Info@bermuda-perfumery.com
Website: www.lilibermuda.com
Bermuda Perfumery welcomes visitors to its location in St. George's. Since 1928, the perfumery creates and manufactures fine ladies' and gentlemen's perfumes under the brand Lili Bermuda. Come for a unique olfactory experience and to discover how perfumers create fragrances. In 2009, the perfumery introduces Petals for women, Somers for men and South Water in its unisex Water Collection. The perfumery's modern fragrances will inspire you to experiment with different types of scents. The shop opens Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter.

The Bermuda Philatelic Bureau
Bermuda Post Offices
56 Church St., Hamilton
Tel: 297-7865
E-mail: philatelic@gov.bm
Website: www.gov.bm
Other philatelic agencies and bureaus function as separate businesses apart from local postal services, whereas the Bermuda Philatelic Bureau is a department of the Bermuda Post Office. The primary function of the bureau has been to provide sufficient stamps for the general use of the post. It has always been the BPB's endeavour to keep in mind the philatelic collector and stamp enthusiast in ensuring that stamps produced will be appealing and interesting.

Issues for 2009 include 40th Anniversary Moon Landing on April 16, 100th Anniversary Bermuda Marathon Derby on May 21, Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 on June 11, 50th Anniversary Theatre Boycott on July 2 and Bermuda Greetings Pt. 7 on Sept. 24.

Bermuda Rum Cake Bakery
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-4216
Website: www.bermudarumcakes.com

At The Bermuda Rum Cake Bakery, enjoy an authentic taste of the islands with traditional rum cakes, baked in the Cakery, a micro-bakery custom-designed for this Bermudian indulgence. All nine flavours are available to sample daily. It is believed that the forerunner of rum cakes may have been hard sea biscuits with a regulation tot of black rum. The Bermuda Rum Cake Bakery's rum cakes are made exclusively with Gosling's Black Seal, the Bermuda rum. Take home a mouthwatering, duty-free cake available in a variety of flavours, including traditional black rum, rum and ginger, Rum Swizzle, banana rum, coffee, coconut rum, and rich, dark chocolate rum. The bakery opens 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; until 9 p.m. when ships are in Dockyard.

Bermuda Triangle
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-0837

The Bermuda Triangle shop is full of treasures and is the most eclectic shop in the mall, packed with interesting items. Most of the products are Bermuda-inspired and unique designs, so they are not to be found outside of the islands. Merchandise includes island summer clothing; a large selection of costume jewellery, many pieces made with shells; hand-painted wood carvings such as boxes, tropical fish, doorstops and magnets, many with the signature pink Bermuda cottage design; candles; wind chimes; sterling silver; Bermuda Christmas ornaments; plus T-shirts for the whole family and gifts at any price range. Step inside and get lost!

The Birdsey Studio
5 Stowe Hill, Paget
Tel: 236-6658
E-mail: linberg@northrock.bm

The Birdsey Studio began almost 50 years ago as a convenient venue for visitors from Hamilton to refresh themselves after walking or cycling up steep Stowe Hill (previously Strawberry Hill) in Paget. Here, painter Alfred Birdsey once displayed his works by hanging them from a clothesline on the verandah. Now Birdsey's colourful, unusual works are known around the world. In 1968, Birdsey relocated his studio to the Bermudian garden of his family home, Rosecote. Birdsey's daughter, Jo, has carried on his artistic legacy since her father's death in 1996. Her style celebrates her father's memory but establishes her own artistic niche. Her paintings reflect her love of life and Bermuda. She has exhibited locally and in New York. Selected pieces have been reproduced in private editions, and her work is collected in Britain, Europe and Scandinavia. Studio hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. weekdays. Appointments are recommended.

Blucks

Bluck's
4 Front Street West, Hamilton
Tel: 295-5367
Fax: 295-2296
E-mail: blucks@ibl.bm
Website: www.blucksbermuda.com

Bluck's is Bermuda's leading merchant for the finer things in life. Since 1844, Bluck's has been the destination of the very discerning when they shop for superior china, art glass, crystal and unique gifts. Their store in Hamilton provides personal service and a dedication to elegance and refinement reflected in high-quality, enticing products. Call Bermuda's exclusive distributor of Herend porcelain, Royal Crown Derby, Lalique and Baccarat crystal.

New in 2009: Venetian glass stemware, Blue Czech cut-crystal barware and gorgeous linens. Find stunning L'Objet gold napkin rings and photo frames encrusted with hundreds of Swarovski crystals. Bluck's is still fresh after 165 years of trading.

Blucks

Brown & Co.
Hallmark, Reid Street, Hamilton
Tel: 279-5442
The Bookmart, Reid Street Hamilton
Tel: 279-5443
The Birdcage Café, Reid Street Hamilton
Tel: 279-5462
Front Street, Hamilton
Tel: 279-5524

Brown & Co., with over 7,500 square feet of floor space, is the island's most comprehensive department store. Located in the heart of Hamilton, the stores are stocked with everything you need for yourself, friends, family and home, featuring tourist-oriented gifts, greeting cards, books from local and internationally acclaimed authors, perfumes and fragrances from top designers, home décor from around the world, fashion jewellery and so much more. Nestled at the back, the stores' book departments are beautifully designed cafés offering gourmet coffees, snacks, desserts and sandwiches. Visit Brown & Co. Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Cable & Wireless Bermuda, Ltd.
To purchase the only calling card with free talk time, see us at:
Customer Service Centre, Corner of Church and Burnaby Street, Hamilton
Tel: 297-7000
Website: www.cwbda.com

Cable & Wireless Bermuda is one of the world's foremost providers of international communications. They have been providing Bermuda's international communications since 1890, when the first submarine cable was laid from Nova Scotia. Since then, C&W has been one of the most significant factors in the rapid growth and prosperity of the island, both as a premium tourist destination and as an international domicile.

As well as providing international direct-dialling telephone service to over 200 countries, our diverse, digital, fibre-optic submarine cable systems facilitate a wide range of modern business communications services. From a global perspective, Cable & Wireless is one of the world's largest international communications organisations, providing leadership in virtually every branch of the technology. With experience delivering connectivity to 153 countries — and the goal of being the first customer-defined communications-services business — the focus is on delivering customers a service experience that is second to none.

Cécile

Cécile
15 Front Street, Hamilton
Tel: 295-1311
Website: www.cecile.bm

Specialising in designer fashions for women, this boutique offers exclusive labels from around the globe. Evening wear, swimwear, suits and resort wear are featured by foremost fashion names at favourable prices, often lower than U.S. retail. Collections include the ever-popular Emilio Pucci, Basler, Missoni, Anne Fontaine, Valentino Red, Armani Collezioni, Manuel Canovas, Gottex, Tibi, Trina Turk and Lilly Pulitzer. The dedicated professional sales associates and elegant atmosphere make Cecile the islands' premier shopping experience.

Chatham House
63 Front Street, Hamilton
Tel: 292-8422
E-mail: chathamhouse@logic.bm

At Chatham House, on Front Street across from the flagpole, you are sure to find something for everyone at prices below those you would pay back home. Chatham House is the authorized distributor of Habanos, and there is a wide selection of gifts for the smoker, including English Briar pipes, Turkish Meerschaum pipes and a splendid array of Havana cigars, including brands such as Punch, Partagas, Romeo y Julieta, Montecristo, Bolivar, Cohiba and H. Upmann. The shop opens Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CL Wire-art Jewellery
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-5595
CL Wire-art Jewellery is a retail shop and studio featuring one-of-a-kind fine-quality jewellery created by Christa Leduc. If you are looking for something different, this is the place to shop.

Cracker Box
15 York St., St. George's
Tel: 297-1205
The Hodge Podge, Point Pleasant Road Hamilton
Tel: 295-0647

When visiting the historic town of St. George, a must-stop is Cracker Box, on York Street by the main bus stop. There you will find a large selection of seashells, T-shirts, silver and shell jewellery, Bermuda caps, straw hats and beautiful Bermuda watercolour prints by Amy Evans. Also find many Bermuda-themed gift items from mugs and shot glasses to wooden frogs, cats and Bermuda houses. When in Hamilton, do not forget to visit their other store, The Hodge Podge, behind the ferry terminal.

Crisson Jewellers

Crisson Jewellers
16 Queen Street, Hamilton
55 & 71 Front Street, Hamilton
Water & York Streets, St. George's
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard, and all major hotels
Tel: 295-2351
Website: www.crisson.com

A family business since 1922, Crisson Jewellers embodies Bermuda's finest and most cherished traditions. The Crisson name is synonymous with quality and value.

The fabulous array of jewellery and watches reflects the style, sophistication and taste of their discerning customers. When you explore the exciting collections, they are sure you will agree that a visit to Crisson is the crowning moment of your Bermuda shopping experience.

Along with the wonderfully eclectic collection of hand-selected pieces from all parts of the world, Crisson is Bermuda's exclusive source for famous designers, including David Yurman, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Picchiotti, John Hardy, Kabana, Pandora, Bixby and Thomas Sabo. As for diamonds of distinction, Crisson has Bermuda's largest collection of spectacular cuts from Cento, A. Jafee and Canadia.

When it comes to timepieces, Crisson is definitely the place! Crisson is the officially authorised Rolex retailer in Bermuda. You will also find TAG Heuer, Ebel, Movado, Tudor, Philip Stein, Christian Dior, Rado, Elysee, TX and Raymond Weil. The collection is rounded out with Seiko, Swiss Army, Citizen, Casio, ESQ and Guess!

Crisson has two main stores on Front Street in Hamilton, with another on Queen Street.

There are two stores in St. George's and one in the Clocktower Mall at Royal Naval Dockyard. If you are staying in one of Bermuda's major hotels, you will find a Crisson store there as well. Each of these boutique-style stores features pieces selected from our main collections in Hamilton. The shopping experience is relaxed and intimate, and the quality, value and prices are the same whichever store you choose to visit.

Cuarenta Bucaneros Limited
The Continental Building
25 Church Street, Hamilton
Tel: 295-4523
Fax: 292-5116
E-mail: info@cigarbox.bm
Website: www.cigarbox.bm

Cuarenta Bucaneros Limited is located on the Internet at www.cigarbox.bm. The company is licensed by the Cuban government to sell premium, handmade Cuban cigars. They will deliver to your hotel, guesthouse or office in Bermuda, or ship your cigars overseas. Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Trinidad, Cohiba, Partagas and Hoyo de Monterrey are a few of the famous cigars on offer.

Cuarenta Bucaneros is a recognised vendor by Cigar Aficionado.

Daisy & Mac

Daisy & Mac
Washington Mall, Upper Level Unit 67, 22 Church St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-7477
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-7477
Website: www.daisyandmac.com

In the heart of Hamilton, across from City Hall, there is a children's wonderland, a boutique for babies and children called Daisy & Mac. Behind the pink-and-green storefront you will find many fascinating items, including bed linens with matching toys, clothing and footwear for children from newborn up to age 16, toys, fun fashion accessories, and much more. Just watch your baby's eyes open wide — Daisy & Mac is the biggest little store in town!

David Winston
2 Reid Street, Hamilton
Tel: 295-4866
Website: www.davidwinston.bm

Essentials for men: Beautifully designed and offering great customer service, this modern menswear store offers the best selection of fashionable clothing for the contemporary man. From the collections of Hugo Boss, you will find classic and casual styles for any occasion. Matinique, Cotton Reel, Profumo, Tankfarm and Joseph Aboud round out the collection of designer styles sure to become wardrobe favourites. For making any occasion a stylish one, be sure to visit David Winston, the most welcoming menswear store on the islands.

Photo courtesy of Dockyard Glassworks.

Dockyard Glassworks
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-4216
Website: www.dockglass.com

Experience Bermuda's real hot spot. Glass is like light on the move. Molten at 2,300 degrees, it captures the colours of gemstones, elements and minerals, and focuses them forever in glass art originals. Watch Dockyard Glassworks' artists as they manifest their unique visions. Visitors may sit in the spacious studio's armchair theatre and watch flame-work artists, lamp workers and bead makers at work. Then they may buy pieces right off the iron. Popular are collectibles reflecting Bermuda life, including whistling tree frogs, honeymoon hogs, multicoloured angelfish and local birds. The glassworks opens daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., until 9 p.m. when ships are in Dockyard.

Dockyard Linen and Gifts
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-0341
E-mail: roblyns@ibl.bm

Dockyard Linen and Gifts is the place to shop when you are looking for elegant — but not too expensive — gifts to remind you of Bermuda. Its fine collection of Bermuda tea towels, bun warmers, tablecloths and place mats, as well as novelties and accessories, makes excellent gifts for any special occasion.

Duchess Boutique
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-3824

Duchess Boutique, located in the Clocktower Mall at Dockyard, is where you can find the latest women's trends — clothing for all ages, shoes, accessories and handbags. In addition, you can find lingerie, a fine line of shimmering makeup, and Crave by Duchess body oils and lotions, which are made locally. All can be great as gift ideas.

The English Sports Shop

The English Sports Shop
49 Front St., Hamilton
Somers Wharf, St. George's
Tel: 295-2672
Website: www.englishsportsshop.com

With departments for men, women and children, housed in a charming, classic Front Street location as well as branch stores throughout the islands, there is a wide variety of items available. From classic, colourful Bermuda shorts and blazers to suits and ties, along with an array of knitwear in cotton, wool and cashmere, the store offers an opportunity for a unique, fashionable souvenir of your visit. Don't miss their own collection, Island Casuals, a fun and useful way to remember your vacation. This historical shop is a must-stop on your way through the city.

Gibbons Company

The Gibbons Company
Main Store: 21 Reid St., Hamilton
Branch stores:
Twenty 5 Reid, Reid Street Hamilton
Nine West, Reid Street, Hamilton
M.A.C. Cosmetics, Front Street Hamilton
The Perfume Shop, Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Peniston Brown, 6 Water St.
St. George's
Tel: 295-0022
Website: www.gibbons.bm

For the way Bermuda lives, shop where the locals shop, at The Gibbons Company, the islands' largest, most diversified department store. It is easy to find, with entrances on Reid Street (just one street away from Front Street) and Church Street, opposite the bus terminal.

The store is known for its excellent customer service and wide range of exciting merchandise, featuring vibrant collections for all ages — men, women and children — as well as captivating fragrances and cosmetics by industry legends, plus an array of everything from the essential to the distinctive for the home.

Gibbons Company

At Gibbons, all perfumes, cosmetics and skin-care products are available at duty-free prices offering fantastic savings. Gibbons' exclusives include Chanel cosmetics, Dior, Guerlain, Decleor, Versace, Iman, Vera Wang and Bond #9. Other favourites include Hermès, Betsey Johnson, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Lancôme, Elizabeth Arden, L'Occitane and Bermuda Blue — the perfect gift for friends and family back home.

Premium fashion and accessory labels abound at exactly the same price as you would pay at home, but with no sales tax! There are many collections to choose from: DKNY, BCBG, Lacoste, Liz Claiborne New York, Jones New York Signature, Nine West, Gant, Vineyard Vines, Haagar, Calvin Klein, Penguin, Dockers, Levi's and DKNY Jeans. Monet, Anne Klein, Carolee and Michael Kors round out a wide selection of fashion accessories.

The intimate apparel and lingerie department offers personalised service for the perfect fit when it comes to selecting fashionable foundations. Wacoal, Bali, Calvin Klein, Vanity Fair, Maidenform, Playtex, Lily of France and Spanx are among the many choices. Sleepwear by Lily Pulitzer, Donna Nadeau, Carole Hochman, Karen Neuberger, Eileen West, Jones New York and Oscar de la Renta offer comfort and sophistication. Bright and cheerful junior collections include Hello Kitty, Betty Boop, Hue, Tinkerbell, Baby Phat and Roca Wear. Active wear collections include Adidas, Danskin and Champion.

Gibbons Company

In our home collections, see our versatile Denby tableware. Direct from England, Denby is designed for living, not just for show, and is offered at good savings over U.S. prices. Here you will also find Bormioli Rocco Italian glassware, Shannon Crystal, Lenox Crystal, and a variety of fine table and kitchen linens, among many other decorative and essential items for entertaining.

You can shop online to have your favourite fragrance or other gift delivered directly to your hotel or back home to family and friends.

Grand Bazaar
Clocktower Mall
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-4646
Website: www.grandbazaarbda.com

Grand Bazaar invites you in with its colourful selection of unique gifts, such as popular Bermuda hanging lanterns, Bermuda cushion covers, hand-painted ceramics and fish magnets, ocean-inspired souvenirs, handmade jewellery and linen clothing.

IANA
12 Walker Arcade, Reid Street Hamilton
Tel: 292-0002
E-mail: ianabda@hotmail.com

IANA

IANA II
Clocktower Mall
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-1194
E-mail: ianabda@hotmail.com

IANA II, in the Clocktower Mall at Royal Naval Dockyard, has a wide selection of children's wear from Italy for the little treasures in your life. A sister store to our larger location in Hamilton, IANA II offers fashions from the current season as well as items reduced up to 75 percent from the previous season. Here you will find amazing knitwear, colourful T-shirts, jackets, pants and shoes from Europe, as well as a wide selection of Bermuda T-shirts, hats, umbrellas and bags designed by family friends from the island of Capri in Italy.

The Island Shop

The Island Shop
47 Front St. (Old Cellar Lane), Hamilton
3 Queen St., Hamilton
Somers Wharf, St. George's
Tel: 292-6307 / 292-5292 / 297-1514
Fax: 292-5778
E-mail: sales@islandexports.com
Website: www.islandexports.com

The Island Shop is a must-visit for unique ceramic and linen products, all designed by Barbara Finsness. Comments from our residents and visitors include, "Finally, a beautiful shop to buy our gifts" and "I want to buy everything in your store." Barbara's designs are colourful and tropical, reflecting the best and lasting images of Bermuda. The Island Shops were winners of Best of Giftware in The Bermudian magazine. Each item is specially made and labelled with Barbara's signature. New designs are continuously added to the collection.

Lisa-Anne Rego Gallery
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard   Tel: 238-1407   E-mail: info@lisarego.com
Website: www.lisarego.bm

Come and visit Lisa-Anne Rego's new gallery to see award-winning images of Bermuda's buildings, people and waterscapes, using soft pastels and oils. The artist is on-site regularly to explain work and do signings. The Gallery is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter.

The Littlest Drawbridge Gift Shop
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-6214
Fax: 236-0075
E-mail: beljonas@logic.bm
Website: www.littlestdrawbridge.free.bm

The Littlest Drawbridge Gift Shop is packed with unique handmade gifts from Bermuda, featuring aromatic Bermuda cedar treasures, including boxes, pens, goblets, vases and bowls, as well as sachets, cedar essential oils and incense cones. In addition, you will find authentic Bermuda bags with cedar handles, jewellery, Cuban cigars and Royal Naval Dockyard souvenirs

Louis Vuitton
Butterfield Place, 67 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 296-1940
Website: louisvuitton.com

Louis Vuitton, founded in 1854, embodies the legendary spirit of travel. Louis Vuitton has elevated the art of travel to high style, with its refined collection of leather goods, including luggage, handbags and accessories. Louis Vuitton combines elegance and modern design to create perfection. The store is open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday to 9 p.m.

Lusso
51 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-6734
Website: www.lusso.bm

In the heart of Hamilton on Front Street, Lusso is the ultimate in designer shoe, handbag and accessory shopping in Bermuda. For men and women, the collections of leather goods from Europe's leading designers include Fendi, Ferragamo, Prada, Miu Miu and Jimmy Choo. Silk ties and scarves, sunglasses, wallets and great gift items round out these luxurious collections. With prices comparing favourably to U.S. retail — and no additional sales tax — you will often find the same item for significantly less than you would in North America.

Makin' Waves
75 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 292-4609
Fax: 295-3416
32 Water St., St. George's
Tel: 297-0546
North Basin Building #16, Camber Road
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-5319
E-mail: info@makinwaves.bm
Website: www.makinwaves.bm

Makin' Waves has been Bermuda's headquarters for active sportswear for over 20 years, featuring surf brands such as Quiksilver, Roxy, O'Neill and Billabong, sunglasses from Oakley and Maui Jim, and dive and snorkelling equipment by Mares, Dacor, Sherwood and Atomic Aquatics. With three locations — Water Street in St. George's, Front Street in Hamilton and the newest location in Dockyard — Makin' Waves is able to supply residents and visitors alike with the very best in active sportswear for island fun in, on or under the water.

Nicholas Lusher Antiques & Fine Art
Tel: 236-2773 (by appointment)
Cell: 747-8747
Fax: 232-3454
Website: www.nicholaslusher.com
E-mail: nicholas@nicholaslusher.com

Nicholas Lusher has a wealth of expertise in antiques and fine art, specialising in historical Bermuda-related items, and has traded for almost 30 years. Trained at Sotheby's Institute, Lusher is a former trustee of the Bermuda National Gallery and the Bermuda Society of Arts. Previously the owner of two public commercial-art galleries in Bermuda, he now sells by appointment. Private appointments for viewing at his residence are made by telephoning first. He offers to collect visitors from their hotels and return them by car after an appointment. Lusher is located on the Paget-Warwick border, just a five-minute ferry ride or a seven-minute car ride from Hamilton.

North Rock Communications
Washington Lane, Hamilton
Tel: 540-2700
E-mail: info@northrock.bm
Website: www.northrock.bm

North Rock Communications is Bermuda's premier telecommunications provider, with more than 10 years of outstanding service. With corporate and residential customer offerings, North Rock is your telecommunications one-stop shop, featuring wireless and wired Internet access, local and long-distance calling, hosting services, collocation facilities and more. Winner of the 2007 Bermudian Business magazine's Best ISP award, North Rock is known for high-quality products and unmatched service.

Orchid
Clocktower Mall
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-0285
Located in the Clocktower Mall at Dockyard, Orchid has great gifts for you to take back home. If you are looking for a unique piece of clothing or women's apparel, this is the place to shop. Find beautiful 100-percent Thai silk products in a variety of colours and styles. Treat yourself to something special.

Perry Footwear
44 Reid St., Hamilton Tel: 296-8097 Perry Footwear is a hidden treasure chest for shoe, handbag and accessory addicts. Located at the top of Reid Street, to the left of Butterfield Bank, passersby are bound to find something to sneak away with. To whet your palate, brands such as Lacoste, BCBG Max Azria, Marciano, Guess, BCBGirls, Stuart Weitzman, Donald J. Pliner, Emilio Pucci, Donna Karan Collection, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Givenchy can be spotted adorning the store's décor. From high fashion to affordable flare, the fashionista is bound to discover a trendy find. See for yourself. You won't walk away dissatisfied.

Phoenix Stores, Ltd.
Phoenix Centre, 3 Reid St. Hamilton
Tel: 279-5451
Collectors Hill Apothecary
South Road, Smith's
Tel: 279-5513
Paget Pharmacy
Rural Hill Plaza, Paget
Tel: 279-5511
Clarendon Pharmacy
2 Church St., Pembroke
Tel: 279-5444
Woodbourne Chemist
Gorham Road, Pembroke
Tel: 295-2663
Dockyard Pharmacy
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 279-5410
With six full-service pharmacies, Phoenix Stores have been caring for customers and assisting with their health-care needs for over 100 years. Should you need answers to health-related questions whilst you are on vacation, come into one of our pharmacies and speak to a Phoenix pharmacist. Our professional team is always ready with a friendly word to support you and your family's good health. Emergency prescriptions are dispensed whilst you wait, and each store carries an extensive range of over-the-counter medications.

All stores stock local and foreign newspapers, magazines and phone cards, so you can keep in touch with friends, family and world events whilst vacationing. Each store also carries a comprehensive range of health and beauty products, and a medley of toiletries and chocolates imported from the UK, together with cosmetics, first-aid supplies and postcards, etc. See their ad for locations. All stores are open six days a week; three stores are also open Sundays and holidays.

Pulp & Circumstance Gifts

Pulp & Circumstance Gifts
10 Queen St., Hamilton
Tel: 292-9586
Pulp & Circumstance Papers
18 Queen St., Hamilton
Tel: 292-8886
Pulp & Circumstance
Clocktower Mall
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-1698
There are two Pulp & Circumstance stores in Hamilton, each selling its own unique range of exclusive products. Pulp & Circumstance Gifts, at the corner of Reid and Queen streets, showcases beautiful gifts and greeting cards. Pulp & Circumstance Papers, at 18 Queen St., carries paper products of exceptional quality such as albums, journals, stationery and pens.

Quantum Communications
Swan Building, Ground Floor
26 Victoria St., Hamilton
Tel: 400-4000
E-mail: sales@quantum.bm
Website:www.quantum.bm

As Bermuda's market broadened to embrace insurance, Quantum Communications Limited responded by implementing a state-of-the-art network, which delivers Ethernet-based services to the ever-growing business sectors in the city of Hamilton.

Quantum offers high-speed data, powered by Cisco hardware and software with speeds from 1 Mbps to gigabit Ethernet (1,000 Mbps). In addition to high-speed data, Quantum provides local voice services with a flat-rate pricing model, which allows unlimited calling and eliminates over calls.

With more than 200 customers in Hamilton alone and points of presence in more than 100 buildings, Quantum expanded its network from Hamilton into Southside, St. David's, allowing it not only to facilitate the growing number of businesses in Southside but also to enter the residential market for the first time.

Bermuda marks its 400th birthday in 2009, and with that, Quantum has in place both cost-efficient services and reliable technology to offer the residential and business markets. Quantum's primary focus will remain the same, and that is to provide customers with the greatest service in the marketplace. The company does not believe in just making sales; they believe in establishing relationships. All of their customers benefit from the client-first policy, which means you won't be subjected to long waiting queues from call centres, and you are guaranteed a return call or e-mail message within 24 hours. Customers are assigned personal account managers who assist them fully with any questions and support that may be required.

Swiss Timing Ltd.

Swiss Timing Ltd.
95 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-1376
E-mail: swisstiming@ibl.bm

Swiss Timing Ltd. is owned and operated by master watchmaker Leopold Jordan and his wife, Debbie, for the past 20 years. Swiss Timing offers fine Swiss and German watches personally selected by Leopold, such as Zenith, Michel Herbelin, Certina, Tissot, Cyma and Oris, to name a few. All are priced 20 percent below U.S. prices.

Whatever you seek in the way of a clock, Swiss Timing has it. Whether you are looking for a grandfather clock, mantel clock or wall clock, they have the largest selection in Bermuda. On hand are two master watchmakers to help you with your selection and provide you with service.

Swiss Timing Ltd. also has a large selection of jewellery selected from Italy, Spain and Germany. Choose from unique designs that you cannot find anywhere else. Whether you look for gold or platinum and colour-gemstone jewellery, Swiss Timing's selection and prices are unbeatable.

Can't find what you are looking for? Swiss Timing's jeweller will be happy to create your own designs for you. Check out the great selection and prices on loose diamonds and diamond jewellery. All diamonds are certified. The store opens Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vera P. Card
7 and 20 Water St., St. George's
Tel: 297-1718 or 295-1729

Vera P. Card offers jewellery, watches, figurines, crystal, clocks and gifts from around the world at duty-free prices. Selections are varied, and prices are guaranteed to offer savings over stores in the United States. Jewellery is "value guaranteed" against an appraisal of your choice. Vera P. Card features the largest collection of Lladró, M.I. Hummel and Nao-by-Lladró in the Caribbean, along with the complete Swarovski silver-crystal collection. The shop also has a wide collection of fine crystal and glass. Their jewellery collection emphasises unusual, high-value stones, as well as exceptional workmanship in gold and sterling silver. There is also a wide collection of beautiful gemstone globes, which are shipped free to North America.

Walker Christopher

Walker Christopher Goldsmiths
9 and 69 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-1466
E-mail: walkerchris@cwbda.bm

Bermuda's best for fine jewellery, Walker Christopher is the store to visit if you are looking for something unique. From fancy coloured diamond bands and strands of South Sea pearls to more contemporary designs, the workshop specialises in crafting one-of-a-kind pieces. Walker Christopher also showcases an excellent collection of authentic coins: Gold doubloons and silver pieces of eight salvaged from sunken galleons, as well as Greek and Roman coins dating to 350 BC, are mounted in pendants, earrings and cufflinks.

Museum-quality Egyptian artefacts have been transformed into wearable art. In addition, the workshop produces its own line of Bermuda-inspired jewellery and sterling-silver Christmas ornaments, and some antique and art-nouveau jewels are shown. The shop opens Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

World Rugby Classic Merchandise
Available only at The Island Shop
47 Front St. (Old Cellar Lane), Hamilton
3 Church St., Hamilton
Tel: 292-6307 / 292-5292
Fax: 292-5778
E-mail: sales@islandexports.com
Website: www.islandexports.com

You can purchase fine-quality World Classic Tournament shirts only at The Island Shop, 47 Front St. in Hamilton. This tournament, featuring the master players from New Zealand, South Africa, the United States, Canada, Argentina, Australia and the United Kingdom, is held every fall, and all merchandise sales help to sponsor this quality event.

Don't miss late night shopping hours in Dockyard, St. Georges, and Front Street during summer festivals.

Make your Bermuda trip even more memorable with dolphins! Dolphin Quest offers fun, interactive dolphin encounter programs for all. Book your adventure today!

Have a fun-filled vacation with a cycle from Oleander. If you can ride a bicycle, you can easily ride an Oleander scooter. See all of Bermuda...reserve one today!

Getting Around Bermuda Relax, enjoy, save and see Bermuda by bus. A blue or pink pole indicates bus stops. If the pole is topped with blue, the bus travels from Hamilton; if the pole is topped pink, the route is toward Hamilton.