The heart and soul of shopping in Barbados is Broadstreet in the capital, Bridgetown. Giant department stores and tax-free shops line the street. Several smaller towns, such as Holetown in St. James and Speightstown in St. Peter, offer many handicraft and gift shops. Watches and gold are worthwhile purchases in the tax-free shops – show your passport and ticket at purchase. Otherwise, local handicrafts, batik and ceramics are key attractions.