| Never thought of Cape Town as a shopping haven? | | | | Observatory where you'll be charged by the ways of |
| Many would call it retail therapy but I would prefer | | | | Feng Shui, Aromatherapy, Foot Reflexology, |
| the term retail harmony when shopping in Cape | | | | Astrology or the Chinese art of Tai Chi. |
| Town. A truly satisfying shopping experience is what | | | | If you have more time on your hands, head for the |
| you will find here, from indigenous art to the latest | | | | Waterfront to experience the largest indoor craft |
| technology gadget. Whether you are a mega-mall | | | | market in South Africa at the Red Shed Art and |
| shopper or flea market fan, Cape Town will not | | | | Craft Market which is opened daily from 09h30 - |
| disappoint. | | | | 18h00. And yes, how can we forget the antique |
| Ask any Capetonion about Tyger Valley Shopping | | | | lovers. These shops are strewn all over the city but |
| Centre and they'll be proud to point you in the right | | | | for a wide variety with ranging prices, visit the |
| direction, if it's not too far away, that is. Stepping | | | | antiques market at Church Street. If you are willing |
| into this mall gives you a sense of coherence with its | | | | to travel a little out of town, there are more antique |
| arty decor and 'disabled-friendly' facilities. Imagine a | | | | and bric-a-brac shops along the False Bay Coastline. |
| shopping mall with 5,000 car park lots! You can't. With | | | | We didn't forget the all important jewellery shopper |
| over 250 shops spotting the latest fashion and | | | | either, or shall we say "precious stones" shopper. For |
| technology, a banking mall, medical facilities and | | | | a change, head for an interesting place called Scratch |
| cinema complex, it doesn't get any better really. | | | | Patch at the V&A Centre. It has to do with |
| Turning to a different scenario, let's go to Green | | | | "scratching", unpolished gemstones covering the floor! |
| Market Square. Located in the city centre, this | | | | I'll leave it to your imagination. Don't miss it. If you |
| cobbled Square bustles with stalls selling African | | | | are a 'serious' diamond/precious stone shopper, head |
| artwork and clothes. | | | | for Diamond Works, at the Metropolitan Life Centre |
| A stone's throw from here on Long Street, you can | | | | sitting opposite the Cape Town International |
| find a similar market, so don't shop on impulse. At the | | | | Convention Centre. The friendly staff, first hand |
| Green Point Market, situated close to green Point | | | | knowledge of diamond processing and not forgetting |
| Stadum, you will find amazing work of art by the | | | | the champagne will definitely sweep you off your |
| locals as well as surrounding regions. Interested in | | | | feet. |
| holistic wares, visit Holistic Lifestyle Market in the | | | | |