How can you return from New York , a shoppers' paradise, without getting anything for your near and dear ones? If you dare to do so, you will only get brickbats back home, instead of a warm welcome. Whether you are a tourist or on a business or official trip, shopping is a must for you, since you happen to be in New York , a shoppers' paradise! You cannot escape it! If you somehow manage to escape it there, you cannot escape a good hearing from your wife and kids back home, no matter how hard you try to justify your lack of time. So, it's better to be safe than sorry. You will find a wide range of choices for shopping in New York . Here you can bargain for some of the world's best merchandise at the lowest prices. The unique shopping items can range from trendy to daring; it all depends on your temperament. Clothing, shoes, jewelry, art, antiques, electronics, furniture, collectibles, memorabilia and western wear; the choice is unlimited. Don't worry about your bankroll! There are shops to cater to the needs of all kinds of shoppers. While its high fashion shopping centers and glamorous malls satiate the spending spree of the extravagantly rich, the regional malls and local markets are the ideal places for the tourists with string tight budgets to pick up some inexpensive remembrances for themselves, their family and friends. There are several places to shop in the heart of New York City and its outskirts. You will find great brand names like Burberry, Neiman Marcus, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton scattered all over the place near Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Washington Jefferson Hotel. If you are not bound by budget, you must visit Soho . It is one of the most famous high-class shopping malls of New York City . This concentrated and intense retail area in New York City is less intimidating than 5th Avenue , but almost as packed with high profile names like Prada and Louis Vuitton. And, when you have reached the proverbial stage of dropping after loads of shopping, you can relax in any one of the quality restaurants and bars. Soho is really the ultimate name in elegance and sophistication. You feel like being transported to another world. Its quiet streets are lined up with unique boutiques, exquisite shops and also the more familiar chains that all Americans love. There are fabulous art galleries in close vicinity of stylish clothing stores in Soho . Another favorite haunt of shoppers from all parts of the world is the 5th Avenue ( Manhattan ) near Excelsior Hotel . If because of time constraints, you can visit only one street, then don't miss the Fifth Avenue . This area houses some of New York 's most stylish shops; therefore, it is frequented by the most lively and chic downtown crowd. The shopping mall symbolizes the consumer culture of America . It is an enclosed shopping area near Four Seasons Hotel New York , where you can shop, dine and drink with your entire family. Most of you will find New York 's 5th Avenue ( Manhattan ) somewhat expensive. Fifth Avenue is the most widely picturised area that has served as the scene of action in several Hollywood movies. It is usually flooded with tourists eager to get themselves photographed in front of Saks after the tour of St. Patrick's. The FAO Schwarz's world of toys is also located on this street, where children of all ages can find something for themselves. The variety of toys is overwhelming. If this is not what you want, then you can check out Tiffany and Co for some elegant pieces of jewelry and other things. Old school department stores like Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue , Henri Bendel, and Lord & Taylor stand side by side with the trendiest brand names like Fendi and Prada in this place. The Sephora 0.3 miles near New York Hilton and Towers at Rockefeller Center is worth a visit to experience the ambience of this place. Fifth Avenue is truly a shopper's delight, as almost every famous brand name exists on this street. You can easily spend a fortune in a matter of a few minutes. So, it's better to be careful with your spending! Continued -->> |
