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Shopaholics Guide to World Most Chic Destinations

Shop your way around the globe on one of these dream vacations

Is shopping your thing? Explore the markets, boutiques and fashion houses of the world on one of these exciting shopping adventure vacations. TravelWizard.com has an outstanding collection of vacations designed for those that love to shop. Call 1-800-330-8820 to inquire about one of these incredible shopping adventures or to have one of our Virtuoso Vacation Specialists design your dream vacation to your favorite shopping destination.


India: a Shopper's Paradise

You haven't really shopped until you've shopped India—the diversity and variety of its cultures and traditions make the country truly a shopper’s paradise: lustrous silks and other incredible textiles, jewelry, exquisite miniature paintings, hand woven carpets, finely crafted bronzes and metal ware, and delightful tribal artefacts—just for a start! You'll also experience the must see sights and the vibrant culture and hospitality of northern India. Stay in fabulous hotels, including the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur and the Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra, with views of the Taj Mahal from every room.

 

Fashion Follies – Milan & Paris
For the lover of high style and cutting-edge fashion, this might well be the ultimate tour. For what better way to experience what really goes on, not only on the runway but behind the scenes as well, than to experience the company of some of the best and brightest names in the world of haute couture? Visit both European fashion capitals: Paris and Milan. Travel by private jet and stay in luxurious palaces. Meet a leading fashion icon, get inside looks at the latest collections, attend private fashion shows, visit the top haute couture ateliers, have a leading coiffeur "re-look" you, get personal advice from a color and fashion advisor and shop in both cities’ most exclusive boutiques. Return home with a new élan, and be complimented on your Euro-Panache.

 

European Antiques & Auctions

Antique lovers rejoice – this is your tour! Attend seminars with leading experts of the finest époques in European art and antiques, including Louis XIV, XV and XVI, 18th century, Art Nouveau and Art Déco. Understand how to distinguish fakes from the real thing and how experts value period pieces. Meet leading experts who will share their secrets and fun anecdotes. Learn how to bid against the pros. In the company of expert guides who know the market, visit museums and exclusive antique houses. Travel in true luxury. You’ll learn, laugh, share your passion with liked-minded travelers and, no doubt, return home with an enhanced collection and know-how.

Deluxe Shopping & Fun in Turkey

Istanbul is one of the most attractive cities in the world for shoppers. The shops in Istanbul offer some of the finest Turkish carpets, clothing (including leather and suede) fantastic jewelry in gold, silver and precious stones (including the famous puzzle rings and harem rings), brass, copper, onyx, silk and other textiles, the world-renowned Turkish towels and robes, as well as rare food items. This tour is designed to give you ample opportunity to do your holiday shopping in exotic Istanbul, and also to provide you with a chance to see some of the famous sites.