105 Best Places to Shop in Bermuda

This chic store of the popular M.A.C. Cosmetics brand has every beauty, makeup, and skin-care product you could ever want. Its trained makeup artists offer walk-in makeovers.

Casual clothing and swimsuits by big-name brands Roxy, Billabong, O'Neill, Reef, and Quicksilver are sold at this beachy shop for men, women, and children. There are plenty of shorts, T-shirts, and summer dresses to choose from, and surf and dive gear is a specialty. You can also take your pick from Maui Jim sunglasses, beach bags, hats, flip-flops, water shoes, and snorkeling gear. There's another store on Camber Road in Dockyard.

The island's largest grocery store and the chain's headquarters, MarketPlace offers homemade hot soups, stir-fries, salads, dinners, and desserts for about $8 a pound. It's the place locals go for a quick takeout lunch; many are drawn by the healthy-eating and organic sections.

A franchise of the large British chain, Marks and Sparks (as it's called by everyone in Bermuda and England) is usually filled with locals attracted by its moderate prices for men's, women's, and children's clothing. Summer wear, including swimsuits, cotton jerseys, and polo shirts, is a good buy—but don't forget everything is in U.K. sizes rather than U.S. The chain's signature line of food and treats, plus wine from all over the world, is tucked away at the back of the store.

Prices for this Italian designer's clothing average about 20% less in Bermuda than in the United States, although the accessories sell at much the same as U.S. prices. The boutique is much smaller than its counterpart on Madison Avenue, but it still has a good selection of conservative casual wear and evening attire. You'll find the labels Max Mara, SportMax, and Studio.

Think of Miles as the Balducci's of Bermuda, with a large selection of upscale or hard-to-find specialty food items. The deli encompasses the finest imported and local meats and fish. There's also a mouthwatering range of pastries, cakes, and Godiva chocolates. Many items are on the expensive side, but the quality and selection are without rival. The supermarket delivers anywhere on the island.

Featuring popular names in women’s clothing and jewelry and a mix of casual and dressy pieces, this bright, airy addition to the Bermuda shopping scene offers a positive love-yourself vibe with its flattering and stylish selections. Shoppers will find breezy maxi dresses, denim, and trendy pieces. The shop also stocks a small selection of handbags and sunglasses, and there's an excellent collection of plus-size clothing options.

Part of the MarketPlace chain but smaller than its flagship Hamilton store, this location has all the essentials and organic foods. You get a 5% discount on Wednesday. The store is easily accessible from Paraquet Apartments and other south shore hotels. It's also the nearest food stop to Elbow Beach.

Point-and-shoot digital cameras, SLR cameras, digital photo frames, camcorders, and other small electronics such as iPod docking stations and tech accessories are all here. Brands to look for are Nikon, Canon, and Olympus. There's also a small photo department on the corner of Church and Queen streets with self-service photo booths as well as a full-service photo lab.

You can find every permutation of gift in this shop—from "Bermuda" T-shirts to plates to funky knickknacks.

Head to the back of this large pharmacy to find Little People's, with one of the island's biggest selections of toys and games—from cuddly toys and rattles for babies to computer games and board games for teens. The shop also stocks a large selection of organic and natural baby products.

The store is small and crowded, but it has bargains on casual clothing for girls and boys from toddlers to teens. There's also a Pirates Port women's wear store on the lower level of the Washington Mall.

If it's an original, quality gift you're after, look no further. There are modern picture frames in all shapes and sizes, photo albums, ceramics, candles, bath products, and gifts for babies. The store also carries a great selection of greeting cards and other stationery items.

Nutritional supplements, sports supplements, diet books, natural teas and remedies, and environmentally friendly toiletries are among the goods offered. The biggest sellers, though, are probably its protein shakes and bars. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

This branch of the MarketPlace chain is the only large grocery store on North Shore Road. It stocks everything you could need. There's also a huge parking lot and a handful of other stores nearby.

The retail arcade within the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club has, over the years, been a shopping destination for both locals and visitors. As the newest iteration, the wide, elegant shopping corridor has been re-designed with the high-end traveler in mind. Even the Princess Resort Shop feels luxurious. It's not just a place to pick up sundries, but a chic space that also sells well-edited resort wear and accessories from brands including Orlebar Brown. The shop also offers local colorful Bermuda shorts from TABS and candles in re-used bottles with island-inspired scents from Limestone + Cedar. At the more upmarket Pink Cabana and Blank Canvas, pick up designer accessories and men's and women's attire. 

Follow the trendsetters to this store to get your hands on the latest women's fashions including suits, party dresses, and casual basics. A sister store to Benetton, Sisley is known for its edgy, contemporary designs with feminine flair.

The largest grocery store on the island's western end is convenient to Cambridge Beaches Resort, but take a moped or taxi.

Small but fairly comprehensive, Sound Stage stocks new-release, mainstream CDs and DVDs. All genres of music are covered.

This store has Bermuda's largest selection of running shoes, plus gear and equipment for most sports.

Popular with locals, Sports Source offers men's and youth's urban wear and hip-hop gear. The labels are trendy, but the prices are reasonable. There's also a good selection of sneakers, football jerseys, and shorts. The store has another location at 49 Middle Road, Warwick.

Big-name exercise gear, gym bags, and running shoes are available at this shop, which also sells Speedo swimwear, sunglasses, yoga wear, and water bottles of every shape and size. Come here to get the best fit in running shoes from a very knowledgeable staff.

Pens, pencils, envelopes, writing paper, copy paper, file boxes, and note pads are plentiful at this well-stocked stationery store. It's also home to Artcetera, where you can buy paint, charcoal, pastels, sketching pads, canvases, and almost anything else an aspiring artist might need to capture Bermuda in color or black-and-white. The store is also an authorized FedEx shipping center.

With clothes for men and women, this long-running fashion brand brings the very latest in quality Italian-made casual, business, and dress wear, made of primarily natural fibers in neutral colors. The shop also stocks brands from its sister store Mambo, including True Religion.

Come here for trendy watches from G-Shock and Dolce & Gabbana, as well as many other brands. The shop expanded to create room for one of the island's best selections of sunglasses—Prada, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, and Ray-Ban, to name a few. It's also a good place for watch repairs and battery or strap replacements.

Head here for watches, and the expertise of master watchmaker Leopold Jordan. The shop also stocks jewelry from across Europe, including items from Germany, England, and Italy. The store has a great range of engagement rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets, and you can have items custom designed.

Upstairs at the Phoenix Pharmacy, this large toy department has an up-to-date selection of toys and games for all ages. There's a good supply of kites and beach toys, as well as shelves full of board games and puzzles. Phoenix Kidz, in the same space, stocks baby equipment and essentials. There's also a small selection of children's clothes and accessories.

Named after owner Darren Booth, this shop sells a good selection of trendy brands including Puma, G-Shock watches, and jackets by Helly Hansen and North Face. It also stocks Hershel backpacks. The sister shop, Heel Quik, on the corner of Queen and Church, has an excellent selection of luggage, in case you need an extra bag for your souvenirs.