- Suzy shops the world -- with dachshund Toffee in tow -- to find the world's best shopping buys, and passes her discoveries along to you!
- This is the 24th year of this series, and with a new cover and interior design --including Shop Talk industry gossip, Best Bets picks, Shopping Adventure travel tips, and more--it has never looked better. Suzy even tags her maps with personalized "hand-written" notes, as if she were writing tips on a napkin for you.
- "Shop& & Save" has been Suzy's mantra lately: Suzy likes luxe but she likes bargains, too. She's packed this new edition with sales, outlets, best buys, and the best gifts for less than $10.
- This guide covers the country from Naples and the Amalfi Coast to Rome to Florence to Venice, so you'll find everything from leather markets to flea markets to the best airport shopping to hotel shops and duty free deals -- all with Suzy's trademark wit and wisdom, plus hotel and dining recommendations.
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" Breezy, passionate, opinionated, andwonderfully detailed."
—National Geographic Traveler
—National Geographic Traveler
"Gershman's may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."
—The Washington Post
For over twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds.
Inside you'll find:
The best of the shopping scenes, from trendsettingboutiques in Milan and Rome to the nation's top factory outlets—plus colorful markets, unique crafts, and more
Excellent values, from designer shoes and handbags to Venetian glass and lace
Great gift ideas, even for a friend who has everything—plus the best gifts for less than $10
For a global shopping experience, check out Suzy Gershman's Where to Buy the Best of Everything.
About the Author
Suzy Gershman is a journalist, author, and global-shopping goddess who has worked in the fashion and fi ber industries for more than 25 years. Her essays on retailing have been used by the Harvard School of Business; her reportage on travel and retail has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Travel Holiday, Travel Weekly, and most of the major women's magazines. Suzy is also the author of C'est La Vie (Penguin Paperback), the story of her first year as a widow living in Paris, and Where to Buy the Best of Everything: The Outspoken Guide for World Travelers & Online Shoppers. She and her two longhaired dachshunds, Toffee and Junior Mint, divide their time between San Antonio, Texas (Suzy's childhood home); a small house in Provence; and the airport.
Suzy also gives shopping tours. Visit www.suzygershman.com or write to suzygershman@gmail.com for details. Suzy's blog address is www.borntoshoplady.blogspot.com.
Suzy also gives shopping tours. Visit www.suzygershman.com or write to suzygershman@gmail.com for details. Suzy's blog address is www.borntoshoplady.blogspot.com.
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By irma_vep
Format:Paperback
...even if shopping is not your primary travel goal.
Suzy is a hoot -- she reminds me of a little less mean Joan Rivers. I love all her Born to Shop books, and must admit that I use them to guide me through any city she's written about, even if I don't plan to do crazy shopping while there. If you're a person who, like me, learns more about culture and civilization in bars and shops all over the world than from great museums, these are for you. I have never had an experience with bad or out-dated information in her books, and her recommendations have guided me to treasured purchases that remind me of my European rambles and bring a smile to my face whenever I wear them. Suzy has a great eye and a lot of inside information and tips that will help you make the most of your mad money, even if all you plan to bring home with you is gifts. I especially appreciate her inclusion of street markets, vintage shopping and flea markets; great for fashionistas who are not glossy fashion magazine zombies, and for those who are looking for passable knock-offs of designer goods. Suzy's books also include wonderful cheap, on-the-go eating ideas for your busy, busy days, and she includes these stops as she tells you how to plan your shopping route to maximize your time.
The Paris, London and Italy books are superb. These, and skinny Eyewitness Top 10 guide books are all I need!
By ann dexter
Format:Paperback
This guide gives a lot of information but some glaring errors. The Etro factory is in Milan not in Como, Pavia is a city south of Milan and not in Tuscany etc. I also do not necessarily want to know about the authors hot flashes while trying on cashmere sweaters.
Ann Dexter, Rome
Ann Dexter, Rome
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Suzy definitely knows how to get her shop on. It's admirable that she mentions all different shopping experiences for all different types of shoppers. You can appreciate her honesty and her expertise. Her book was the only map I used while in Italy and I came back with suitcases of great stuff thanks to her. This is the ultimate shopping guide for Italy.
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Funny lady Suzy is the best shopping partner!
Most of the guidebooks for countries include portions on shopping but they don't tell you what TO buy and what NOT to buy, as well as Where to buy it--SUZY DOES! Read more
Published on April 27 2002 by C. Carlson
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Has she been to Italy?
The author gives a review of the Monaco & Grand Hotel in Venice. To quote her, "I found this hotel around the corner from the Danieli. Read more
Published on Mar 13 2002
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