London's most famous upscale store, Harrods, is traditionally the focal point of shopping on Boxing Day - 26 December. For locals as well as tourists this Knightsbridge store offers steep discounts to attract shoppers after Christmas. Perfumes are sold at 50% off regular prices and women's designer clothing can be purchased for as much as $3,000 less than their original prices - imagine what the original prices were!
The best discounts are on unsold Christmas gifts. You can get leftovers for 50% to 80% off original prices. Since stocks are limited there is a mad rush to get inside the store in the morning of December 26. However, the sale lasts for a week so if you are merely a browser planning to buy only a souvenir bag or some Harrods foodstuff, you can avoid the rush and go to the store a couple of days after the sale starts.
The Royal palace is situated in the heart of the city on the island of Riddatholmen. The palace, among the largest surviving ones in Europe, is the official residence of the royal family of Sweden and forms the chief venue for official state events. Built in baroque style, the palace has been designed by Nicodemus Tessin from a 1692 design. Some parts of the older medieval Castle of Three Crowns, ...
This is another charming square built towards the end of the 18th century. Standing in the middle of the square is the statue of Joseph Garibaldi which was built in 1891. There are some wonderful restaurants and cafes located on the square as well. 1 Place Garibaldi (Rue Cassini) Tel: +33 4 93 92 82 82 Fax: +33 4 93 92 82 98 ...
Victoria Peak is at 550 m above sea level and as such offers breathtaking views of both the Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon area along with the Harbor. It is a must visit both during the day and at night. The main view point is on the roof of a shopping mall even though the actual peak is to the west. There is a lot of entertainment on the Peak as well as some great eateries. Tram rides to the Pe...
Times Square is formed by the intersection of Broadway, 7th Avenue, and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan and named for the former New York Times Building. Today it is one of New York’s most iconic locales, but prior to the early 1990s it had a reputation for seediness. It was not until the area was redeveloped under mayors Dinkins and Giuliani that it turned into the tourist attraction...