3 Best Places to Shop in The Abacos, Bahamas

This shop is popular with boaters, who stock up on duffel bags, briefcases, hats, and purses, all made from duck, a colorful, sturdy canvas fabric traditionally used for sails.

Bags of all sizes are made by hand out of recycled sails in the upstairs workshop. Sailors consider an old sail from their boat a fair trade for one of the stylish duffel bags, purses, or totes.

More than 30 different products are derived from locally grown neem trees at this shop and production plant. Salves, soaps, and lotions are organic and in many cases claim to offer medicinal benefits against skin conditions, arthritis, and even hypertension. Abaco Neem also produces an entire range of pet products. Call or e-mail in advance to arrange a tour of the production facility and nearby farm.