Many people travel for food. Others for adventure. But, some of us love to shop. To the people who travel to shop, this blog is for you.
Maybe it is boutiques or flower shops that bring you the pleasure of shopping, or, perhaps it is antiques or some good old wine. But the point is the joy we get from shopping is immeasurable.
There are some cities which are undoubtedly the best shopping destinations in the whole world. Here we’ll feature 6 of them we think are the best in the world!
LONDON
London has a collection of shops to choose from. If you want to go to luxury shops, it has got Harrods. Oxford Street has got around 300 shops you can choose from.
If you are on a budget, you can take a look at Westfield.
Burlington Arcade, shops by Andrew Dunn CC BY-SA 2.0
There are tons of retail outlets at Dover Street Market. Have your pick. Impress your man by trying on sexy lingerie at Bravissimo.
For improving your wardrobe head to New look marble arch. London has got some departmental stores You can choose from Debenhams and Peter Jones.
MOSCOW
If you are traveling to the Russian capital, Moscow, you can’t help but wonder where to go. The shopping options will overwhelm you. You can make some happy purchases in the ultra-modern city.
The price here can be dauntingly high. It is a city of fashion-conscious people who are not afraid to spend.
Moscow GUM Middle Line view from 2nd floor by A.Savin CC BY-SA 3.0
If you want to shop like a regular Russian, head to Flacon. The luxury shops like GUM offer you a fancy lunch at an affordable price.
Don’t miss the bustling streets of the Izmailovsky flea market. Maozoo is another place where you can find cool outfits at reasonable prices.
PARIS
Paris is the capital of the fashion industry. Anything that Parisians wear is in vogue. You could do a lot of shopping in Paris. It has got some of the best stores to chic you up.
There are shopping streets as well as elegant boutiques. It is up to you which one you shop in. You can buy perfumed candles as wells as pretty hats in Paris.
Galerie Lafayette Haussmann Dome by Benh LIEU SONG CC BY-SA 3.0
If you want something within your budget Canal St Martin is your place. It has styles of every age.
Your antique collection can be enhanced if you go to St Germain des Pres. It has got a wide variety of art galleries and antique shops.
TOKYO
Tokyo city is always in a rush with tens of thousands of shoppers. From shiny jewelry to colorful mementos you can get absolutely anything in Tokyo. Shopping for gadgets? You will be amazed by varieties of it!
Ginza boasts huge department stores and gorgeous boutiques. Takumi is a secluded place for the artsy people.
For taking gifts back home try the Nakamise Dori. Shibuya is heaven for hippie teenagers.
You will be wowed by the dream prices in which you get the funky outfits. Top your look with accessories from Tokyu Hands.
NEW YORK
New York City is known as the global shopping capital. From classy apparel to books you can find anything here. You can fit anything in your budget.
For luxury, you have got stores like Bloomingdale and Barneys. All big brands in NYC come with B. From Armani suits to Alexander Wang dresses; everything luxury can be found here.
If you are fond of the designer label, this is your place. Madison Avenue is made for celebrity clothing. But window shopping is the best way to have a look at Calvin Klein designs.
For something fashionable yet cheap H & M is the apt place to go. You can find the latest designs at too good to be true prices.
Soho has some fantastic art galleries. Be ready to fight the crowd on your way through it.
Dubai
Things have changed in the past three decades. Dubai city has emerged as a global shopping and entertainment destination for people of all budgets.
Dubai Shopping Festival is an annual month-long event put together by Dubai’s department of tourism.
During the festival, shops offer discounts on their merchandise, daily car raffles, and prize drawings are held to win items such as gold and cars, and there is a fireworks display.
The other thing to highlight here is the Dubai Mall. It is the second-largest shopping mall by total land area. There is also a range of family activities and live shows that take place throughout Dubai.
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July 25, 2016 12:00 am Leave your thoughts