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Retail Therapy in Perth

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

Perth is the fourth largest city in Australia and offers amazing shopping experience. From small shops and boutiques to big shopping malls, Perth offers a wide range of shopping options to choose from. Here is a list of some best shopping destinations in Perth:

Westfield Carousel

Located 12 km from Perth, Westfield Carousel is one of the largest shopping centers in the city with many big departmental stores like Target, Woolworths and Myer. Over 290 other specialty stores are also located in this shopping center and you can spend your whole day while wandering from shop to shop. The food court of the mall has numerous restaurants and cafe including Nandos’s, Red Rooster, Hungry Jacks and Subway. After a break at the food court, you can again hit the shops.

Garden City Shopping Centre

Garden City Shopping Centre is an extensive mall located in the Booragoon District. Many big retailers such as K-mart, Zara, David Jones and Myer can be found here along numerous other specialty stores. With several fashion brands, beauty care products, watch makers and jewelry shops, Garden City offers huge options for shopping. Enjoy a movie before or after your shopping in an 8-screen Hoyts Cinema. A wide range of restaurants is available in the food court serving variety of food. Plenty of parking spaces are available where you can park your vehicle.

Karrinyup

Need to buy some home improvements, want to upgrade your tired wardrobe or looking for a gift, then Karrinyup is a place where you can find that all. Big W, David Jones, Myer, Esprit, City Beach are some of the big names which are located in the mall. A wide range of cafes, restaurants and fast food options is available in its large food court. You can easily find regular discounts and special deals on clothes, accessories and food offered by the shops across the mall.

Armadale Shopping City

Armadale Shopping City is about 28 km from the Perth and 30 km from the city of Fremantle. It is a huge mall with brands like Target, Kmart, Coles and more than 80 specialty stores. There are plenty of parking spaces in the shopping center which can accommodate more than 1500 vehicles. You can stop for a meal, snacks or a coffee in the food court with plenty of cafes and restaurants. A movie can be enjoyed with family in nearby 6-screen Grand Cinema Complex.

Conventry Village

Coventry Village is an exciting and vibrant shopping destination in Perth. With more than 150 shops, the Conventry Village is spread over 4.5 hectares of land with ample parking space. It is one of Perth’s premier tourist destinations located close to Morley Centro Galleria and around 7 km from Perth’s CBD.

You will find numerous shops here selling a variety of products such as fruit, vegetables, poultry, seafood, meat, perfumes, jewelry and lot more. Along the shops, there is a wide choice of restaurants and cafes serving local and international cuisines including Asian, Middle Eastern, Greek etc.

Tip: Parking in these shopping centers is usually free but there is a time limit and different parking lots have different time limits.

Perth offers a great shopping experience where you can find all sorts of items ranging from souvenirs to the latest fashion. So, select your destination and start shopping.

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Best Places to Shop in Sydney

Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

Sydney is one of the most important and most visited cities in Australia. Although Sydney is popular for sun, sea and opera but this magnificent city also offer numerous shopping opportunities to satisfy your craving to shop. It is a pleasure to shop in Sydney and you can find numerous options such as small shops, huge departmental stores, street markets and big shopping malls dispersed all over the city. If you plan a day of shopping, then Sydney is a perfect destination. Check out some of the most popular shopping destinations in Sydney:

The Rocks Market

Located in the historic district at the foot of Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Rocks Market is the most famous in Sydney. The ancient buildings of the market were restored to maintain the glamour of the old days. This covered market is popular for local crafts, funky clothes, indigenous products, toys, gadgets and all kind of artistic products. This historic area is full of restaurants, cafes and pubs. It opens all days of the week.

The Queen Victoria Building

It is a 19th-century building situated on George Street in the central business district. It is considered as one of the most beautiful shopping center worldwide and one of the most famous in Sydney. This antique mall contains more than two hundred shops of all kinds. The shops include luxury boutiques, art & antiques shops, jewelry and many restaurants. It is a pleasure to shop here or just take a stroll.

Dinosaur Designs

The next name in our list is a place that you cannot miss! Dinosaur Designs is a store of handmade jewelry and home decor objects. Each stuff is made in their workshop by their skilled artisans. The jewelry designs are unique and very colorful, so it becomes very difficult to choose one. The products are inspired by nature and art comprising bright hues and amazing textures. Each piece is in the store is almost collectible for its exceptional design and beauty.

Darling Harbour

It is an exciting place where you can find street performers, street theater and exhibitions. Here you will also find the Harbourside Shopping Centre which is popular for its tax-free and many specialty shops like Crocodile Stop and Kangaroos and Koalas. The mall has an array of cafe, restaurants and entertainment options. The building of the mall is very beautiful and its location is even more beautiful.

Chinatown

Chinatown is situated in the southern part of the city center. It is the cultural and commercial center of the Chinese community with lots of shops selling clothes, gifts, herb and Chinese food. On your visit to Chinatown, make sure to stop at nearby Paddy’s Market which is one of the largest markets in the city. Here you will find clothes, gifts, fish, fruits, vegetables and everything. Prices are very cheap here and you can also bargain with the vendors. It is the best place to buy souvenirs as you will get better discount here than any other area in the city.

These are some of the best places to shop in Sydney, although shopping options in the city are limitless. Prices are very affordable and variety of products is also great. Make sure you get enough time for shopping in Sydney along with sightseeing.

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