If you have ever caught yourself daydreaming during an episode of Sex and the City, fantasising about picking up designer bargains and strolling around vintage boutiques you are not alone! If you do fancy heading off on a shopping spree why not take a look at the many cities around the world where shopping is not so much a pastime, it is a national sport!

From the chic boutiques in Paris to the bustling markets of Marrakesh there is something to suit all shopping tastes and styles so take a look at our guide to the best shopping hotspots from around the world.So start preparing your credit card and sharpening your bargain hunting claws, as there are plenty of shopping cities that are waiting to be discovered!