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7 Best Department Store Restaurants

It happens all the time: you're just stopping in to grab one thing and the next thing you know, you've been shopping for hours. And you're starved. Chances are, there's a fab restaurant just a floor away. Read more

Posted by Jill Fergus on May 21, 2013 at 8:55:49 AM EDT Tagged: Shopping, Restaurants, Food
12 Best Men's Shops in Paris

Shopping is always a top priority in Paris. While the ladies may have a handle on the shops to hit first, men seem to get the short shrift. Until now. These are the latest and greatest guy's shops in Paris. Read more

Posted by Jennifer Ladonne on May 06, 2013 at 11:34:00 AM EDT Tagged: Shopping, Style, Paris, France, Men
Paris's Best New Boutiques

Fashion-savvy jetsetters, take note—the winter doldrums haven't dampened Paris's fashion spirit. The City of Light has a slew of new boutiques, from a fragrance concept shop to a Lagerfeld outpost. Read more

Posted by Jennifer Ladonne on February 28, 2013 at 10:59:02 AM EST Tagged: Paris, Shopping, Style, Clothing, France
Fodor's Approved: Best Checked Luggage

The best bags are ones that marry form and function—nice looking so you don't mind lugging them and intuitive so you feel well-stocked for any trip. We road-tested the cream of the crop to bring you this Fodor's Approved hit list. Read more

Posted by Nicole Campoy on February 26, 2013 at 3:05:54 PM EST Tagged: Luggage, Packing, Fodor's, Fodor's Approved
What to Wear: New Year's Eve

Looking for that perfect holiday outfit? Hit the town, or beach, or mountain resort, in style on New Year's Eve with top picks from our fashion writer. Read more

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on December 28, 2012 at 2:45:37 PM EST Tagged: Shopping, Style, Holidays, What to Pack
Last Minute Gift Ideas: Books

We won't judge you if you just started holiday shopping this weekend. (We sort of did, too.) So we took it on ourselves to roundup the best travel-minded books we discovered this year! Read more

Posted by Nicole Campoy on December 17, 2012 at 2:00:25 PM EST Tagged: Inspiration, Holidays, Shopping
Cool Condiments Worth Traveling For

For die-hard food-obsessives, there's nothing more enticing than an edible souvenir. And these condiments, from French mustard to Swedish raspberry ketchup, have loyal foodie followings for good reason. Read more

Posted by Lawrence Ferber on December 11, 2012 at 4:53:05 PM EST Tagged: Food, Shopping, Tips
Europe's Best Christmas Markets

Every year in cities and towns across Europe, you'll find spectacular Christmas markets offering up unique and artisanal goods, local bites, and a truly magical holiday season. Read more

Posted by Rachel Felder on December 03, 2012 at 1:13:32 PM EST Tagged: Europe, Holidays, Markets, Paris, London, Rome, Berlin
Ten Tips for Navigating Morocco's Souks

Do you dream of strolling through the iconic, colorful souks of Morocco, spotting gorgeous items to bring home for yourself and loved ones? Arm yourself with these top tips from author Laurie R. King. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 27, 2012 at 1:59:37 PM EDT Tagged: Morocco, Shopping, Tips
Find Unique Gifts at a Brooklyn Hidden Gem

Whether you're hunting for a hostess gift or looking for unique keepsakes of a trip to New York City, this hidden gem in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood has got what you need. Read more

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on July 23, 2012 at 10:12:16 AM EDT Tagged: Shopping, Brooklyn, Tips