Product Description

For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop Italy is easier to use and packed with more up-to-datelistings than ever before. It includes the best of the shopping scenes, from trendsetting boutiques in Milan and Rome to top factory outlets, colorful markets, and more; excellent values, from designer shoes and handbags to Venetian glass and lace; great gift ideas; and the best airfare, hotel, and dining values.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #482135 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-14
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

From the Back Cover
"Gershman's may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."
—The Washington Post

For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop Italy is easier to use and packed with more up-to-datelistings than ever before.

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

• The best airfare, hotel, and dining values

About the Author
Suzy Gershman is a journalist, author, and global-shopping goddess who has worked in the fashion and fiber industry 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. She is translated into French for Condé Nast’s Air France Madame magazine and writes a shopping column about cruise destinations for Porthole Magazine. Suzy is also the author of C’est La Vie (Penguin Paperback), the story of her first year as a widow living in Paris. In March 2008, Wiley will publish her guide to world shopping, Where to Buy the Best of Everything: The Outspoken Guide for World Travelers & Online Shoppers. She recently sold her flat in Paris and now divides her time between San Antonio, Texas (her childhood home); a small house in Provence; and the airport.
Suzy also gives shopping tours. Visit www.suzygershman.com or write to suzy@suzygershman.com for details.