The avid readers of Cntraverler.com love to shop on vacation. And they know where to do it. In excess of 79,000 of the readers voted on their favorite cities for shopping in its annual Readers' Choice Awards. Although, the key players didn't elicit many surprises - NYC - nevertheless, several smaller towns have also made their mark on American style horizon, says the report. Let's five such destinations where we can make the pudding and eat it too!BostonTraditionally, this city in the US attracts thousands of visitors every year, thanks to its historic charms. Nevertheless, the readers of this publication termed the retail scenario of Boston as "Over the Top." Newbury Street is the center of attraction, where most of the shopping happens in this region that includes a heady mix of designer boutiques such as Kate Spade and Chanel, chain stores like Forever 21, Boston originals (Trident Books) and lot more of coffee shops and restaurants such as Snappy Sushi for between-the buy refreshment.HonoluluIt doesn't surprise anyone for the fact that Hawaii is a paradise on earth. But what surprises is the fact that one of the readers termed it as "Bustling City" and a "Shopper's Paradise", more particularly in Waikiki, where the traveler who is looking for shopping, "Will get your shopping Fix."Another reader calls it her favorite for "Sensational Shopping, especially the Ala Moana Shopping Center. The mall, replete with rows of palm trees, has around 300 shops and restaurants, in addition to the surprisingly busy after-hours club scene, says the report.
CharlestonSans surprise, the top-ranked city in the US is also a favorite for its retail business. The shopping on Saint George Street will take a whole day if you let it, says one reader. That wouldn't be an issue in this picturesque city, which every American need to experience, notes the report. Not to miss is the King Street, where you will find bookstores, consignment shops and art galleries such as Rebekah Jacob Gallery, one of the local boutique owner Stacy Smallwood's favorite shops, says the report.Las VegasThe report says expect to use the word "Splurge" a lot when justifying your purchases at this "True Metropolis in the Desert", where the shopping is as over-the-top as the buffets. What is more, the scene is so good that one reader even said that spending time at the Forum Shops was the "most memorable experience of her trip. Meanwhile, other readers lavished praise on the city's vibe, which was perfect for "great shopping and dining" in "fantasyland."Los AngelesRodeo Drive is well known for its designer shops such as Armani, Burberry, Dior and more. The readers have all praise for LA's vintage shops and the great shopping downtown! For a more low-key experience, head to York Boulevard, the city's coolest street; where you'll find locally designed jewelry at Platform, vintage décor at Shopclass, and delicious huaraches and artisanal gelato when the shopping budget dries up, adds the report.Do you have a parcel and want to send it to your beloved one who lives in another country? Do not worry we do it for you at a very low cost. All you need to do is, just buy and leave the shipping to us at Ship7.com