The island’s status as a free-trade zone not only attracts tourists but also investors and businesses. For travelers, this translates to duty-free shopping and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The malls and markets feature a mix of global brands and local goods, often at tax-free prices. The island’s status as a free-trade zone not only attracts tourists but also investors and businesses. For travelers, this translates to duty-free shopping and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The malls and markets feature a mix of global brands and local goods, often at tax-free prices.