Shopping in New York

New York is widely known as a shopper’s paradise. Large trading centers, boutiques, exclusive and latest trends are mixed here with street outlets offering bargain priced clothes and shoes. In general it’s hard to find anything that is not sold in Big Apple.

If you plan your trip to NY, take advantage of many shopping opportunities. As you arrive, don’t go to Times Square shops as these tourist oriented outlets usually sell low quality at high prices. If you are serious about bargaining, take time and visit shops nearby New Jersey and Hudson River Valley.

You can always find fair priced clothes and accessories at big department stores like Macy’s or Bloomingdales. They sell merchandise for women, men and children. All clothes are of a good quality and you can find here designer labeled items as well. Despite clothes various things like cosmetics, electronics, household goods or souvenirs can be found at these department stores. End of the season usually means great rebates, so you can buy first-class items at high discounts here. Despite from abovementioned Macy’s and Bloomingdales NY’s most popular department stores include Bergdorf Goodman and Lord and Taylor at Fifth Avenue. Filenes and Saks Fifth Avenue stores sell designer clothes; Century 21 is a real Mecca for those who seek bargain priced items.

Manhattan is known for its shopping malls. South Street Seaport offers more than 120 shops with clothes of all styles. Manhattan Mall and Trump Towers will attract shoppers who want to find something exclusive and up-to-date.

If you have enough time, make sure you check shopping districts in Manhattan. Garment District sells the USA manufactured clothes; Greenwich Village specializes in hottest trends and designer clothing while Soho sells more avant-garde items. (more…)

Toronto shopping

Toronto is the largest city of Canada which colorful neighborhoods are absolutely charming and make you feel cosy and homey. However that doesn’t mean you cannot find great shopping areas here. Old Town Toronto, the most popular part of this city, offers many shopping destinations for either people who will to find nice souvenirs for friends and relatives or trend addicts who seek only best and hottest.

If you plan your visit to Toronto, check the following shopping destinations.

Kensington Market is the oldest and most well-known market in Toronto. It has over 100 shops that sell various goods from all around the world. Actually, Kensington Market is so big that it can be traversed by bike. You can find here all kinds of stuff including new and vintage designer clothes, furniture, accessories, footwear and many other items. If you get tired of wandering from shop to shop, take a seat at one of countless cafes or restaurants. (more…)