The mobile application TaxFree4U will help you to return up to 19% VAT on purchases in stores of European capitals
London
The capital of the United Kingdom during the Christmas holidays turns into a real paradise for shopaholics: the famous British brands are able to get things from the upper rulers at the most tasty price (discount in some boutiques can reach 90%). According to the rules of British shopping, discounts start the day after Christmas and last until the end of January (26.12-31.01).
Due to the tradition, the most interesting shops are located in the central areas of London, such as Mayfair and Soho, so for the convenience of movement you can choose cabs – a more expensive but comfortable sort of transport. Either use subway (with purchases it will be difficult). It’s allow you to move around London quickly, especially at rush hour. For example, the distance from Piccadilly to the Blackfriars Bridge in a traffic jam can be traveled in 40 minutes (distance – 3.5 km). So, planning to spend a lot of time in traffic jams, if you want to visit every sale. Avoid conventional taxis – drivers of this type of transport, most often, do not know the city and navigate through the navigator. With ordinary taxi drivers, the road from one store to the other can “eat” most of the time.
The most “tasty” offers await you at Carnaby Street, Covent Garden, Knightsbridge and Kings Road. These are the streets where expensive boutiques Dior, Chanel, Burberry are located. On the other hand, in the Mayfair area and on Bond Street you will find boutique haute couture shops and authorial shops that will offer you the most unusual things. In addition, there are fewer tourists here than in most shopping centers for Christmas, so shopping will turn from a battle for the thing you need into a relaxing activity.
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