Shopaholic’s dream: Best shopping cities in the world

Shopping during vacation doesn’t have to be limited to looking for touristy shirts and bobbles to take home to your family and friends. Sure, you can grab a souvenir or two but it would be such a waste to visit these places and not make the most out of your shopping experience. Here are the top cities to visit for those who simply love to shop:

New York City

New York City is renowned for being the city that never sleeps, but what many don’t know is that it’s also a city that always shops. The Big Apple is home to top shopping institutions like Tiffany’s and Barney’s on the Upper East Side as well as to fast fashion like the good deals found in Soho’s busy streets. NYC has you covered on all styles from every era in fashion history.

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Hong Kong

According to the Global City Shopper Index, Hong Kong is the best Asian shopping city, and 87 percent of tourists go there to shop. It is definitely the place to go if you want to find the best bargains and get the value for your money. Visit Tsim Sha Tsui, the densest shopping district for everything from shoes to clothes to accessories and other interesting finds. The Central Area is your stop for more elegant attire.

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Tokyo

There are infinite options if you choose to shop in Tokyo that it can be quite confusing. Do some research before visiting Japan’s capital or go with someone who really knows the area. Shinjuku is one of the city’s most famous shopping districts, but you can visit other neighborhoods like Shibuya, Akihabara, and Ginza.

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Paris

Paris is definitely the haute couture capital of the world, making it every shopper’s dream destination. The place offers plenty of shopping opportunities from attractive bargains in flea markets to high-end and luxurious items in Champs-Elysees.

Hi, I’m Louis Habash and traveling is one of my passions. Like my Facebook page for the best destinations and other travel ideas.

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