Shopping in New York

With a fantastic exchange rate, shopping in New York has never been cheaper. There are many famous stores to explore such as Macy's, Bloomingdales and Barney's. New York is a shoppers paradise, you can now even shop tax free on clothing and shoes priced under $110.

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A Guide to Shopping in New York

Head for Macy's for some retail therapy and go straight to the visitor's centre where you can receive a tourist 11% discount voucher which can be used for most items. Macy's is known for it's great sales, particularly when it is compared with some of the upscale department stores. While shopping in New York the best time to visit Macy's is before lunch when it is less crowded.

If you're looking for great bargains on designer brands, then shopping in New York's Woodbury Common Outlet Centre is a must. Here you will find the finest brands in a unique outdoor setting and savings of up to 65%. A good tip is to take a small suitcase with wheels so you can put your shopping in there rather than trying to carry everything.

Other recommended places for shopping in New York are Soho, Madison Avenue & 5th Avenue. Soho is the city's poshest outdoor mall with cobblestoned streets and quaint little stores that make the neighborhood a prettier spot for shopping in New York. Madison Avenue on the other hand boasts fifteen blocks of celebrity designer shops and fashion house boutiques. Here is where you'll find fabulous Italian shoes and the latest in designer fashion. If you are in a hurry, then shopping in New York's Fifth Avenue is where you'll find the high-end department stores like Saks, that offer all the name brands including Versace, Fendi and Ferragamo.

Shopping in New York can really work up an appitite come evening. One of the restaurants for a wonderful seafood meal is the Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station. It's a historic restaurant, with a vibrant atmosphere and buzzing with a mixture of tourists and commuters enjoying wine and fresh seafood. Another excellent eatery is the River Café – a top gourmet restaurant, located just under the Brooklyn bridge with sensational views of the New York skyline and the bridge. The food is magnificent, but the location is the highlight. A great place to relax and unwind after a day out shopping.

Top Tips for Shopping in New York

• Keep a roll of 1$ bills handy for tipping. (doormen, taxis etc)
• keep the different values of dollars in separate compartments of your wallet – they are all the same colour and you don’t want to give someone 50$ instead of 5$ by mistake!
• Yellow taxis cost a set fee from the airports (around 45 dollars plus tolls/tax).
• Macy’s has a 11% discount voucher for tourists – pick up at the visitor centre.
• Take a small suitcase with wheels on your shopping excursions to carry all your purchases in.
• Book restaurants in advance as they book out quickly – you also need to reconfirm many of them a day before.