Synopses & Reviews
"Gershman's may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."
The Washington Post
For over twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leadingsavvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop New York is easier to use and packed with more up-to-datelistings than ever before.
Inside you'll find:
The best of the shopping scene, from SoHo fashions to Madison Avenue boutiquesplus colorful markets, unique crafts, and more
Excellent values, from designer shoes and handbags to vintage clothes and discount outlets
Great gift ideas, even for a friend who has everything
The best airfare, hotel, and dining values
For a global shoppingexperience, check out Suzy Gershman'sWhere to Buy the Best of Everything.
Synopsis
The current weakness of the dollar makes New York an even more popular shopping spot for international visitors. In 2006, tourist spending in the city exceeded $23 billion.
Synopsis
The best-known shopping series on the market, Suzy Gershman’s Born to Shop Guides offer opinionated advice from the inimitable Suzy Gershman on where to find the best stores, boutiques, markets, and values in some of the world’s top shopping locales.
• The best places to shop, from world-class department stores to bargain basements
• Detailed descriptions of shopping neighborhoods
• Listings of conveniently located hotels and restaurants
• Easy-to-follow shopping tours
• Size conversion charts
• Shipping, customs, and VAT information
Synopsis
- New York City was named North America's leading destination at the 2006 World Travel Awards.
- New York City ranks as the #1 best city in the world, according to the 2005 Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Travel awards.
- In 2006, an estimated 43.8 million visitors—a record-breaking number—traveled to the Big Apple.
- After September 1, 2006, the sales tax on clothing and footwear in New York City was permanently eliminated, which saves about 40n all purchases.
Table of Contents
Map List.
To Start With.
1 The Best of New York.
2 New York Details.
3 Shopping Tips for International Visitors.
4 Eating & Sleeping in New York.
5 Uptown Shopping Neighborhoods: West.
6 Uptown Shopping Neighborhoods: East.
7 Downtown Shopping Neighborhoods, Including Brooklyn.
8 New York Resources A to Z.
9 New York Beauty.
10 New York Home.
11 New York Bargains.
Index.