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Shop 'Til You Drop While Staying at Vacation Rentals

July 13, 2007. For those who judge the quality of a luxury vacation rental by its proximity to high-end shopping, we found an article on ForbesTraveler.com proclaiming the world's best shopping districts.

In the United States, Forbes called Los Angeles and New York some of "the classics."

According to the article, when in New York, "If you only have a few hours, you can get a taste of several designers with a stop into Fifth Avenue's Bergdorf Goodman. Afterwards, wander down the street to classics such as Tiffany & Co., and Harry Winston."

Pop culture most often associates Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills with celebrity shopping, but the stores are actually somewhat spread out, according to Forbes. "Focus your energies on Robertson Boulevard's celeb hotspots such as Lisa Kline and Madison," the article suggested.

We would like to mention another American standout that wasn't on the list.

In order to cater to the international clientele who frequent the city, some of the casinos in Las Vegas have added elite stores with designer clothes and jewelry. Via Bellagio, for example, has Tiffany & Co., Hermes, Chanel, Moschino, Prada and Giorgio Armani.