Duty
Free
Shopping Duty
Free in Vanuatu
Bringing home a few souvenirs of one’s vacation is a common
enough desire, but there are some locations that simply beckon you
to shop. One of those locations is the beautiful islands of
Vanuatu. Port Vila, the capital city, offers plenty of duty free
shopping and is an absolute delight to the senses. As you meander
among the colorful market stalls and shops, you will be treated to
a menagerie of Melanesian, English and French cultures that will
certainly leave you feeling quite cosmopolitan.
Duty Free Variety
Regardless of what it is that you happen to be shopping for, you
will be certain to find it here. Just a few of the great items
worth snatching up during your shopping spree include French
perfume, jewelry, fashion wear and champagne. You will also find a
plethora of souvenir shops that offer a variety of printed t-shirts
as well as brightly colored sarongs that reflect the casual wear
favored by locals.

Paris Shopping Duty Free store in
Port Vila is only one of
many duty free and souvenir stores in Port Vila
One of the best locations to look for deals while shopping in
Port Vila is Chinatown, which is located in Rue Carnot. Here, you
can find everything from straw hats to protect you from the
tropical sun to electronics. For traditional crafts as well as a
variety of different souvenirs, head to Luganville Town. There is a
wide variety of shops situated in this district along with quaint
coffee shops and restaurants that are ideal for taking a break.
Just a few of the different types of traditional crafts that are
typically offered here include carvings, baskets, bead necklaces,
carved bowls, headdresses and hand crafted mats. The masks, in
particular, are quite popular as they reflect the styles that are
still worn in traditional cultural dances on many of the
islands.
The Main Street Duty Free
Shops
For higher end items, look no further than the main street.
There are numerous duty-free shops that sell everything from liquor
and wines to French crystal. Do make sure you bring your passport
along with you as well as your ticket in order to make purchases.
The shops here will even deliver the items you purchase to the
airport or to the main wharf if you are traveling by cruise
ship.
Be sure to check with HotelsCombined.com
while planning your trip in order to find the lowest rates on your
accommodations in Vanuatu. The money you save on your
accommodations can be put toward plenty of duty free shopping
during your trip!
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