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For Delft connoisseurs, the blue-and- white pottery collection available at this outpost, the only licensed dealer of Royal Porceleyne Fles outside

This tiny boutique is packed with trinkets and home accessories: Provençal tea towels, Laguiole knives with bone and precious-wood handles. There's

For centuries, local wild berries called guavaberry (no relation to the guava fruit) have been soaked in rum and sugar, producing the island's lege

Whether you're looking for a form-flattering one-piece by Gottex or a skimpy Brazilian-style bikini by Ondade Mar, this little shop on Marigot's ma

Escape the heat in this light-filled, three level complex just below the hilltop Fort Louis. The 25 stores carry a well-edited selection of clothin

The busy daily market on Marigot's waterfront is one of the island's scenic trademarks. There's a wide array of fresh spices (from mace and turmeri

In the center of Philipsburg, the Holland House Beach Hotel's newly built open-air lounge is hands-down the island's most stylish spot for a piña c

Duty-free jewelry stores populate both the French and Dutch sides of the island. This intimate boutique stands out for its designer timepieces and

In Marigot, on Rue du Général de Gaulle, where French giants such as Longchamp, Cartier, and Hermès rub shoulders, this shop stocks French creams a

Stock up on wine and picnic supplies here, where the choices include an impressive selection of charcuterie (chorizo, pancetta, coppa) and cheeses