London ranks alongside Paris and New York as one of the best shopping cities in the world. There are shopping options to suit every budget, from designer labels to funky fashions to department stores that offer somehting for everyone.

Oxford Street, between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch, has several good department stores and large chains such as Gap and Marks and Spencer. For more exclusive shopping head off to Bond Street where you'll find high end shops such as Tiffany jewellers, Mulberry and designer men's and woman's stores.

Knightsbridge is another area for upmarket fashion where you'll fiind Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Chelsea's famous King's Road is a mixed bag of shops selling trendy shoes and clothing.

You can also take in the sights and sounds of a London market with Borough Market, Spitafields Market and Petticoat Lane as excellent choices.