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These vacation destinations were made with retail therapy in mind
Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a lot more to offer shoppers than electronic gadgets these days – and visitors will find street markets, designer boutiques, and mega malls laden with everything from jade to silk, in addition to cutting-edge technology, of course. Local designers like Vivienne Tam, William Tang, and Walter Ma are always popular, as are the vendor-rich streets of Li Yuen East and West, and the lanes of historic Stanley Market, favored for their collectibles like porcelain vases, silk garments, and Chinese artwork. The Jade Market in Yau Ma Tai is also a must – 400 stalls display the green gems that symbolize long life and good health. Each year, the Hong Kong WinterFest, a winter duty-free shopping nirvana, happens just in time for Christmas – so you can fill those holiday stockings at a discount.
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$129/nt+: 4-star hotel in Hong Kong's business district The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers
$65/nt+: Hong Kong hotel w/bar & gym nr shopping The Charterhouse Causeway Bay
$103/nt+: Hong Kong hotel w/rooftop pool nr train station Prudential Hotel
$90/nt+: Modern Hong Kong hotel nr Causway Bay Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong
$71/nt+: Modern waterfront Hong Kong hotel Island Pacific Hotel
$170/nt+: Luxury Hong Kong European-style hotel nr shopping The Langham