Traveling should not just be about seeing a new place, enjoying exotic culture and indulging in delicious food, but also bringing something home. If you love shopping and don’t want to keep going to the same city, here are some other options for you to explore. The cities outlined in this article are ideal not only for the variety of items they offer, but are also pocket friendly thus you don’t have to spend your entire savings to enjoy one shopping holiday.
London
This is another great city where you can be sure to buy something for everyone in your household on a short visit. London offers a unique mix of cutting edge boutiques, antiques filled market and fast sprawling departmental stores to give you an amazing shopping experience. The South Park Centre located in West Minister offers most of the home made goods found in shops and shows. The Harrods on the other hand is the Knightsbridge Landmark offering the best designer labels and window displays. Oxford Street is vibrant filled with all the famous chain stores including Top Shop and Selfridges. If you are looking for something more posh or unique, then head down to Posh Soho, here you can find eccentric pieces dangling on clothing racks. Over the weekend, particularly on Sundays, head down to PortoBello Road market and get a mix of entertaining good music and cultural festivities while you buy your antique silver plates among other items.
New York
New York is an iconic city, not just as the epicenter of American’s culture and history but as a shopping destination. Start by taking a stroll along 5th avenue where you will find stores like Bloomingdale’s, Barneys or Macy’s, you can be sure to find every adult or kids item on your list from all your favorite designers as well as window displays. If you would rather find something trendy, then Manhattan is the ideal place for you. Shoppers on a rather tight budget should try out SoHo where you can find many independent boutiques and trendy retailers. Boheniam Holita is a great place to find vintage designer goods, expensive jewelry and accessories but you must be prepared to spend a little more in such a place.
Paris
The city of light, the epicenter of the cultural festivities of the French people and the city of romance, but that is just half the story of this famous city. Home to famous designer stores like Dior, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton with their collections found on the famous Champs-Elysees situated on Golden Triangle. Champs-Elysees is also a Christmas market with a collection of fancy artisan goodies. For pocket friendly trendy fashion, then head down to Sixth Arrondissement’s home to fashion-forward retailers like Cyrillus, André, and Des Petits Hauts. Upper Marais located in Third Arrondissement is home to vintage couture; here you will find chic boutiques with some of the best cutting-edge garments.
Hong Kong
There are three main shopping places in Hong Kong: The Causeway Bay which house many Japanese department stores, Mong Kok home to many local stores and Tsim Sha tsui which has all the luxury goods. Times Square is one of the largest malls with 10 floors where you can find all of your luxury brands. The Langham is home to affordable Asian shops complete with massive Christmas caricatures and often incorporates a Hello Kitty theme. If you are searching for local vintage, then head down to Jade Market. Here, you will find gorgeous jade knick-knack and the best jewelry. The temple street market is another good place for local vintage; further expect to be entertained in this market by vendor, night performers and fortune tellers. No wonder shopping is the main reason people visit Hong Kong, a city also known as the Shopping Jewel of the East.
Dubai
Dubai is the trading epicenter in United Arab Emirates. Here, expect to find all your favorite designer labels for a cheaper price thanks to Dubai duty free policy. The Dubai Mall is one of the largest malls in the city where you can find precious gems, savory spices and Oriental silks all at a cheaper price than anywhere else in the world. The World’s largest shopping centre-Burl-Khalifa and home to over 1000 stores is also found in this city where you can find trendy styles, household items and the cheapest electronic items. Sikkat al-Khail St in Deira offers the lowest gold prices in the world. Here, you can also find bangles, beads and windows of baubles all at an amazing price.
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