Manhattan, New York City

Visitors to New York will inevitably include shopping in their action plan. The city in the consumer capital of the world: a shopper's paradise and a constant source of entertainment, with dazzling window sisplay and a staggering variety of goods for sale. Everything is found here, from high fashion to rare children's books, state-of-the-art electronics and a mouthwatering array of exotic food. Whether you are looking for a personal Hovercraft, read-in-the-dark eyeglass attachments, a designer bed for your pet gerbil or a Wurlitzer jukebox, this is the city of your dream. Whether you have $50,000 or $5, New York is the place to spend it.

Bloomingdale's,

at 59th St and Lexington Ave; and 504 Broadway

www.bloomingdales.com

A visit to New York isn't complete without Bloomingdale's, the Hollywood film star of the department stores, with many eye-catching displays and seductive goods.
The main floor offers a full array of make-up and makeovers, plus exquisite jewelry and other top-of-the line items. Once above the initial frenzy of the main floor, you will find designer clothing and much more in calmer environs.

22 Cortlandt St; and at 472 86th St, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Century 21 is a chain of department stores. All of its merchandise is sold less than the usual department store price.
The store is famous for having deeply discounted designer clothing, accessories, shoes, and housewares.
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Kmat,

770 Broadway at 8th St; and at 250 W. 34th St btw 7th and 8th Ave.

www.kmart.com

Essentially the antithesis of Bloomingdale's, the big "K" offers practical goods at reasonable prices. Fairly comprehensive, including even a houseplants department as well as clothing, furniture, housewares, and appliances, not to mention Martha Stewart linens, paints and furniture.

424 Fifth Ave, www.lordand taylor.com

Lord & Taylor is renowned for its classic and much more conservative fashions for men and women, with an emphasis on US designers. You will need comfortable shoes and plenty of time for browsing.

Macy's,

Broadway at 34th St; and at 422 Fulton St, Brooklyn;

www.macys.com

Macy's, the self-proclaimed largest store in the world, has ten floors, selling everything imaginable from can openers to antiques.

611 Fifth Ave at Rockefeller Center

Saks Fifth Avenue, known for style and elegance, has long been considered one of the city's best department stores, with service to match. It sells stunning designerwear for adults as well as children.

620 Ave of the America (Sixth Ave) btw West 18th and 19th St.

TJ Maxx,

www.tjmaxx.com

T.J. Maxx sells brand name family apparel, women's shoes and home fashions, and differentiates itself with an expanded assortment of fine jewelry and accessories, all at prices 20-60% below department and specialty store regular prices.

* Macy's, Broadway at 34th St, www.macys.com
* Sears, Cross County Pkwy and Route 87, www.sears.com
* Olden Camera, 1263 Broadway, at 32nd St, www.oldencameraalens.com
* Sharper Image, E.73rd St, and Madison Ave; 89 South St Seaport@ Pier 17, 10 West 57th St, www.sharperimage.com
* Willoughby's Konica Imaging, 298 Fifth Ave, www.willoughbys.com

* Apple Store SoHo, 103 Prince St, www.store.apple.com
* Amnet PC Solutions, 229 E. 53rd St, www.pcsolution.com
* Takserve, 119 W. 23rd St, www.tekserve.com
* J&R Computer World, 15 Park Row across from City Hall, www.jr.com
* RCS Computer Experience, 575 Madison Ave at 56th St, www.rcsnet.com

* Bed, Bath & Beyond, 620 Sixth Ave at 18th St; 410 E. 61st St at First Ave; www.bedbathandbeyond.com
* Dixie Foam, 113 W. 25th St, www.dixiefoam.com
* Futon Warehouse, 113 University Pl at 13th, www.futonwarehouse.net
* Gracious Home, 1220 Third Ave btw 70th and 71st St, www.gracioushome.com
* Laytner's Linen & Home, 2270 Broadway at 8st St; 237 E. 86th St, www.laytners.com
* Sleepy's, 962 Third Ave at 58th St, for more stores look at: www.sleepys.com

* Carlyle Custom Convertible, main store at 1056 Third Ave near 62nd St, www.carlylesofa.com
* Crate & Barrel, 650 Madison Ave, wwwcrateandbarrel.com
* The Door Store, 1Park Ave at 33rd St; 969 Third Ave at 58th St; www.doorstorefurniture.com
* Ethan Allen, 192 Lexington Ave at 32nd St; 103 West End Ave; www.ethanallen.com
* Ikea, 1000 Ikea Dr, Elizabeth, NJ; www.ikea.com
* Jensen-Lewis, 89 Seventh Ave at a5th St, www.jensen-lewis.com
* Pottery Barn, 600 Broadway at W Houston St; 1965 Broadway at 67th St; www.potterybarn.com
* Restoration Hardware, 935 Broadway at 22nd St; www.restorationhardware.com

* Agata & Valentina, 1505 First Ave at79th St,
* Balducci's, 155 W 66th St,
* Citarella, 2135 Broadway at 75th St and 1313 Third Ave at 75th St,
* Dean & Deluca, 560 Broadway at Prince St; 1150 Madison Ave and 75 University Pl,
* E A T Gourment Foods, 1064 Madison Ave btw 80th and 81st streets,
* Fairway, 2127 Broadway at 74th St, and 2328 12th Avenue at 132nd Street,
* Garden of Eden Farmers Market, 162 W 23rd, St,
* Gourmet Garage, 117Seventh Ave A at Christopher; 453 Broome St at Mercer,
* Grace's Marketplace, 1237 Third Ave at 71st St,
* Jefferson Market, 450 Sixth Avenue btw 19th and 11th street,
* Todaro Brothers, 555 Secend Ave at 30th St,
* The Vinegar Factory, 431 E 91st St,
* Whole Foods Market, 250 Seventh Ave at 24th St; 10 Columbus Circle; 40 East 14th St at Union Square,
* Zabar's, 2245 Broadway at 80th St.