There is no duty free shopping, but there are some excellent buys to be found among local handicrafts including hats, bags and rugs made from vetiver grass joined with wild banana strands. The
Carib Reserve Crafts Center produces bags made from two layers of reeds that are buried in the ground to achieve a three-color effect and covered with a layer of broad banana-type leaf to make them waterproof.
Shopping hoursMon-Fri 0800-1300 and 1400-1600, Sat 0800-1300.
Currency Information:CurrencyEast Caribbean Dollar
(XCD; symbol EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also legal tender.
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is tied at a fixed rate to the US Dollar.
Currency ExchangeForeign currencies can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, MasterCard (limited) and Visa are accepted. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. ATMs are located around the island.
Traveller's ChequesAccepted by most hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take travelers cheques in US Dollars.
Banking HoursMon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | EC$5.27 |
| $1.00= | EC$2.67 |
| €1.00= | EC$3.56 |
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