Gifts with Caribbean flair
By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor
‘Tis the season to shop Caribbean so check out this collection of island-appropriate goodies. Inspired by, made in, or simply perfect for the Caribbean, all of them are available online, and make great holiday gifts for your friends and family – or yourself.
AV DOES WHAT CLOCK You don’t have to be a Trini to love this nifty timepiece, which not only tells us when it’s time to eat but what to eat, too. $30; avdoeswhat.com
SEA SAGE SCARVES Amy Brown’s large crepe de chine wraps feature patterns fashioned from photos of Turks and Caicos Islands icons such as conch shells, shown here. $270; sea-sage.com
CARIBBEING TEA TOWELS Do the dishes in island style with this colorful tea towel, designed in Brooklyn but inspired by the Caribbean. $20; caribbeing.com
JAMAICA SANDAL COMPANY SANDALS How cute are these strappy flats, customizable in the leather of your choice? $60; jamaicasandalco.com
KONKZ BASEBALL CAP Keep cool while you look hot in this snazzy, rasta-inspired snapback cap from the Turks and Caicos-based brand. $35; konktci.com
DH HUES BRACELET Sales from the proceeds of this collection of men’s and women’s rustic-chic leather jewelry benefit a Virgin Gorda, BVI primary school. From $55; deliberatehues.com
JET SET CANDY CHARMS These silver and gold vermeil luggage tag charms feature Caribbean airport codes and double as pendants. From $68; myjetsetcandy.com
PASSPORT CARIBBEAN T-SHIRT Reggae-loving guys (and girls) will look great in this T that tells everyone where your musical loyalties lie. $28; passportcaribbean.com
SAMUDRA POUCH This cotton canvas bag is large enough all your travel electronics (including an iPad) and doubles as an evening clutch. $68; samudra11.com
TRÈFLE SWIMSUIT Beyonce’s a fan of this stylin’ Tortola, BVI-designed swimwear line. So are we. From $50. trefledesigns.com
