New York. Still the funkiest city in the world.
Barcelona, for the best of everything essentially Spanish: Picasso, Gaudi, incredible street culture and unbeatable Mediterranean dining!
Amsterdam. Because it's so progressive, tolerant and romantic.
Stockholm, for its designer clothing lines, modern buildings and party people. Stockholm is leading the revival of Europe's northern cities.
Johannesburg. Don't knock the Big Guava. Right now, it's got more energy than practically anywhere else in the world.
5 of the best shopping cities
Dubai. Oil turned what was once a fishing settlement into a commercial Mecca in the Mid-East. The duty-free shopping here still has every reason to be legendary.
Hong Kong. Let's just say it's reputation as a shoppers paradise is well deserved. The city is a riot of designer labels and Hong Kong's mega-malls cater to practically every taste and budget.
Paris. From classic designs to sexy streetwear, Paris is still the answer to every fashionista's wild fantasy. Extend that credit limit and head for the capital's boulevards!
Singapore. One degree north of the Equator, this modern metropolis offers everything from cutting-edge electronics and chic fashions to exotic silks and hand-made gold jewellery.
Rome. The ultra-chic streets at the foot of the city's Spanish Steps remain the essential haunt of those in search of true Italian fashion.
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