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Shopping Tours That May Save You Time and Money

Locations in this article:  Chicago, IL

OK, we’ve got a tough economy, so shopping may not be first on your mind. But if you travel with an expert, you just may save time and money.

If you’re not familiar with the shopping scene in Chicago, check out a service called Urban Shop Guide.

For about $40, guides will take you on a walking and shopping tour of neighborhoods like Bucktown and Lincoln Park.

In New York, the entire city is packed with great stores.

A company called Shop Gotham does the work for you by taking you to hidden corners of neighborhoods you might not know about.

We’re talking the Lower East Side, and even secret sample sales in the Garment District.

And you want to go shopping abroad, you may want to check in with Suzy Gershman.

She hosts tours to Asia and South America, complete with lectures on local merchandise, field trips to markets, and something called group therapy.

And trust me, if there’s someone who knows how to find the best deals in the world, it’s her.

In fact, you can find a lot of Suzy’s advice in our Shopping section–so go there for more information.

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