The holiday season has already kicked off and with Black Friday in a few days, it's that time of the year where you can indulge in some good retail therapy.
Conde Nast Traveler has released the results of its annual Reader's Choice Awards 2013 which encapsulate the world's best cities, hotels, airlines, resorts, islands and cruise lines voted in by about 80,000 travellers and Conde Nast readers.
Listed below are the top five shopping cities of the U.S.:
1. New York City
The city of dreams, the city that never sleeps, the real world 'Gotham' tops Conde Nast's list of the best cities to shop in America. Readers have given the city a 83.3 rating and have called the place a shopper's paradise. The city has something for wallets of every size. Starting from the oh-so-posh Bloomingdales to the pocket-friendly Century 21, this city is the place to shop!
2. Chicago
The 'Second City' came in second on the list of the best shopping destinations with a reader rating of 80.4, close enough to NYC. Convenience is the best part about shopping in Chicago. One of the best places in the 'Magnificent Mile', a mile-long stretch on North Michigan Avenue between the Chicago River and Oak Street. Other areas like Armitage Avenue, Bucktown and West Division Street are also a must go-to!
3. San Francisco
'Everybody's favourite City' came in third on the best shopping city list. Readers gave San Francisco a rating of 78. When you are not taking a ride on the cable car or visiting the Golden Gate Park and the bridge, you must check out China Town and the Westfield San Francisco Center. Union Square and Chestnut Street are also cool places for some good retail therapy.
4. Palm Beach
Shopping in Palm Beach, Florida, is epitomized by the malls and the unique boutiques in the area. Palm Beach engulfs you in a rich, luxurious feeling when you go shopping. With a readers rating of 77.2, the place is ideal for people with some fat bank balance. Some of the most popular places to visit is Worth Avenue, The Garden Mall, the Palm Beach Mall and the Town Center at Boca Raton.
5. Newport Beach
Newport Beach is the capital of 'Mom n Pop' stores. In an era where the little stores are being wiped away, the town offers shoppers an elegant and classic shopping experience in small packages. Readers gave the town a rating of 76.8. Some popular must-visit areas are Fashion Island, Corona del Mar and Balboa Island.
Check out the rest of the list, here. You can also find the best of Readers Choice Survey, here.
