Atlantis’ Royal Tower holds its Crystal Court Shops, the resort’s most high-end scene with duty-free shops including Cartier, Versace, Bulgari, Gucci, and Lalique. Shops in the Coral Tower are more affordable. Atlantis Kids has good toys and children’s wear, including Atlantis logo products. Marina Village has more of a tropical, waterside flair, and its shops expand beyond the luxury, duty-free...

The best thing about Festival Place is it’s air-conditioned. Mighty welcome on a hot Nassau day. It’s cute, too, with storefronts that resemble colorful Bahamian cottages. And it’s fun, because there’s a Junkanoo band playing on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. There’s a hitch: It’s a cruise ship passenger trap. But have a look. It sells tacky souvenirs, but other nice...

Despite its faux re-creation of a Bahamian village and its association with Atlantis, this waterside gathering of shops and restaurants turns out to be a good place to find authentic Bahamian and other quality souvenirs. A couple of shops carry exclusively Bahamian-made arts and crafts, while others sell jewelry, rum cakes, resort wear, and such. The eateries run the gamut...

Nassau’s two iconic shopping experiences span the range: straw market and duty-free luxuries. Straw markets, through the ages, have become diluted flea markets for knock-offs and imported basketry. The most famous is the newly rebuilt Nassau Straw Market on Bay Street. Ironically, you can find more authentic crafts at the cruise ship port’s Festival marketplace. Bay Street also holds a...