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Girlfriends Rock!

01/10/2007

You deserve an escape from the hubbub of everyday living. But choose your destination carefully. Your outdoorloving friend who’s more comfortable in Birkenstocks may not appreciate spending her days indoors hunting for that perfect Betsy Johnson dress. From shopping to flyfishing, here are the top choices for some quality girl time. A shopaholic’s mecca LONDON, ENGLAND Where better to max out your credit cards than London, the fashion capital of the world? The Egerton House Hotel (egertonhousehotel.co.uk) in upscale Knightsbridge is offering a “Shop ’til You Drop” package. Located next door to the stunning National History Museum, the venue for London Fashion Week exhibitions, this chic hotel is also near legendary department store Harrods, and countless boutiques. Included in the package are accommodation, a porter to carry your purchases, an appointment with a personal shopper and more.

Other unique shopping neighbourhoods include classic Regent Street and quirky Carnaby Street. Don’t miss the eye-catching Selfridges store on Oxford Street and, for budget chic, hit Top Shop. Be sure to explore London’s newest shopping neighbourhood, Connaught Village. Tucked away in a series of Georgian squares and quiet mews north of Hyde Park, it’s home to more than 50 up-market retailers including Jimmy Choo Couture and society florist, Prewitt Miller. A Sunday stroll at eclectic Camden Market is also a must-do.

Once you’re shopped out—if that’s possible—relax and enjoy some serious girl-talk during afternoon tea at the elegant Dorchester Hotel (dorchesterhotel.com), winner of The Tea Guild’s Top London Afternoon Tea 2007 award. Once you’re rested, get a highfashion culture fix at the Victoria & Albert Museum’s latest exhibit, “The Golden Age of Couture.” Finally, treat your tired tootsies to a “cold feet” mint signature pedicure at BlissLondon (blisslondon.co.uk/spa/location/uk/), a top-notch spa with attitude. Who else offers round-the-clock screenings of Sex in the City? Afterward, with Carrie’s street chic in mind, stop in at Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier and Issey Miyake next door.

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