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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Good duty free shopping opportunities are to be had especially to buy shoes, sports kit and expensive watches - sometimes up to 40% cheaper than in the UK.
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BARCELONA
Go to the famous food market Mercat de la Boqueria on Las Ramblas and get a picnic to take to the beach or to enjoy on a rented boat in the Parc de la Ciutadella.
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LAS VEGAS
Don't hail a cab off the strip: just go to any hotel entrance and the attendants there will summon one up for you.
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MARRAKECH
Head to Moustafa Blaoui at 144 rue Dar el Bacha for furniture. Its entrance is marked only by the street number - just push open the studded wooden door to reveal the Aladdin's cave inside.
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MIAMI
Hire a car in Miami. In the land where the car is king there really is no substitute unless you plan to spend most of your time in one part of the city.
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NEW YORK
In New York it helps to know exactly where you are going, as the taxi drivers aren't always as knowledgeable as you might hope.
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PARIS
Try roller-skating through Paris. Everyone else does on a Friday night.
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ROME
In Rome get something for nothing when you stroll at sunset in the lush Pincio Gardens, above Piazza del Popolo.
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SANTORINI
Santorini has the oldest vineyards in Europe, producing mostly white wine and surprisingly good it is too.
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SOUTH TYROL
Austrian until 1919, Italy's northern most province is an intriguing cultural mix of German and Italian, creating a perfect backdrop for either skiing, walking or alpine spa breaks.
