Shop Aborad For Less - Combine Your Holiday With Your Christmas Shopping

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 14, 2009 – With the credit crunch nipping at our heels a lot of people are putting off holidaying this year in favour of staying at home to save for the expensive Christmas season.  However why not combine your Christmas shopping with a trip abroad. With a little know-how, you could have a luxurious holiday while finding bargain Christmas gifts at half the price of what you’ll pay in the UK. It could be as simple as stocking up on a single malt whiskey at the airport for your Granddad or as ambitious as an exquisite designer dress for your Mother from Paris.

Below is a list of some of the top shopping destinations around the globe that are also nice places for you to spend your holiday.

Bangkok is a hagglers paradise, the hustle and bustle of the market really puts you into the mood to bargain hunt.  The Thai capital is a maze of shops and stalls that sell exquisite wares, clothes, gold and statues. You can also experience many different shopping locations, like the shopping centre Mah Boom Krong with it’s amazing six floors of shops, or the Bangkok Floating Market for something a little different.  Bangkok is also well known for having some of the best tailors in Asia who can run up everything from stunning silk evening dresses to fully lined suit trousers at amazingly low prices.

For a completely different experience why not live out your ‘Sex and the City' fantasies in the shopper’s paradise of New York. New York caters for all budgets from the luxurious Fifth Avenue to downtown designer bargains. However if you are looking for something truly unique then head to SoHo or the East Village for quirky boutiques, where you’ll be able to find one of a kind gifts for your friends and family. For brilliant bargains from America's greatest retail brands, it's well-worth the journey one hour north to Woodbury Common, with its 220 discount outlets where you’ll find the perfect present for trend conscious teenagers.

However if you don’t want to travel too far, then simply nip on the Eurostar to Paris, the legendary epicentre of the fashion world and any stylish shoppers dream. Take a leisurely walk down the Faubourg Saint-Honere and browse the crème de la crème of designer fashion stores. Or for a more affordable option visit the department stores in Printemps and Galleries Lafayette that have great prices on clothing and shoes. If you are looking for something a little different like unusual homewares there are many unique gifts to be bought in the many boutiques in neighbourhoods like the Marais and Bastille. In a single week, you can visit 58 different markets like Saint Ouen, at Clignacourt, which is one of the largest flea-markets and has plenty of antiques, pieces of art and modern treasures.

There is so much more to explore in these locations apart from the shops, so you’ll have some much needed time to relax before the hectic Christmas season begins. Why not rent a luxurious holiday rental at http://www.vacationrentalpeople.com close to the shops that will give you and your family a home away from home and a fantastic holiday that is affordable.  This will give you the freedom to choose the type of house or villa that will suit your needs. You could save even more money sharing your holiday with another family and spread the cost a bit further.

Enjoy your affordable yet exclusive holiday today and make Christmas memorable for your family with the treasures you have hunted out from your travels.

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