Tropical Trends

I really enjoy shopping here. I was given a birthday gift from here and have not seen it anywhere else, which makes me feel even more special. It’s a very mellow atmosphere with a variety of flowy scarves, dresses, and shirts. Hand made bags are available in a variety of colors and designs and my husband and I really enjoy the ring selection there. They also have dragons and other mystical items there to decorate your home. The prices are worth saving up for (if you budget hardcore) because 1 shirt can run you over $ 20 but I guess folks are used to that these days. Incense table is sure to please the senses and help clear or energize the mind and they’re also fairly priced. Most of the store is fairly priced. The customer service is AWESOME! No pressure, just good, relaxed shopping experience and I think some of the products are supportive of the Fair Trade Movement.

I can’t believe I have yet to do a Unilocal review of one of my favorite offbeat giftshops: Tropical Trends. This small import store has a semi-​headshop spirit and loads of interesting funk. A place saturated by incense, Tropical Trends also has wares that will please your sight and touch as well. Sterling silver rings, pipes for tobacco only *eyeroll*, statuary collectables, summer wall plaques, wall art, island shirts, beautiful spring slips, accessories, hats, and Japanese décor makes this a great place for a walk through.
I have bought some nice wall art here; the incense is Ohio made and delightful. The staff is helpful and curious– especially nice when I am hunting for gifts for women.
A shop with a counter-​culture feel, they even have psychic reading for those of you that believe in that, and for those of us that just do things for kicks.
The downside is that this is a small shop– inventory is limited. Understandably, they also do not have a constant system of replenishment, so inventory can be very low at times. An import shop, TT does not have the same products year round; see something you like? Better get it now.
This place adds to Carriage Place an offbeat, cool escape from an otherwise corporate sameness.

I’ve been to Tropical Trends more times than I can remember. They always seem to have the same things, but what they have is still often fun to browse through if you’re looking for something before or after a movie. I’ve purchased some quality things at this store, and they seem to be made well. My fleece hat, hemp backpack, and bracelet have all survived the years. The customer service is decent, nothing fantastic, but they usually greet you upon entry. This is a store I’m sure I’ll come back to many times more.

I always enjoy going in here and seeing what fun, new and eccentric items TT will have to offer up everytime I go in. I love to buy little trinkets for my friends (and myself) that you won’t find in your typical store, they always get a kick out of seeing them as well. They have many wonderful, different candles and incents to keep your house smelling great. The girls who work there are always helpful and friendly.

I fell in love with Tropical Trends the moment I walked in. You will instantly be welcomed into a world of Caribbean colored metal, wall lizards, Mexican tapestry’s, incense of every scent, hand made jewelery from India or Brazil or some random tribe in Africa. Everything is handmade and everything is purchased directly from the artist. There is no middle man, so the village of origin receives every penny.
I can’t walk into the store without leaving with something special and unique. It’s perfect for gifts or for something inspirational for yourself or your home.

This place is sort of weird. Lots of wind chimes, incense, decorative stones and «island» decorations. I suppose the style here fits with someone’s décor, but I just think it seems a little tacky. I mean, I saw metal parrots to hang on the wall. Not to stereotype, but do Jimmy Buffet fans shop here?
This might be a good place to go if you’re outfitting a lanai.