Suzy Gershman is a journalist, author, and global shopping goddess who has worked in the fashion and fiber industry for more than 25 years. Her essays on retailing have been used by the Harvard School of Business; her reportage on travel and retail has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Travel Holiday, Travel Weekly, and most of the major women's magazines. The Born to Shop series, now over 25 years old, is translated into eight languages. Suzy's Where to Buy the Best of Everything: The Outspoken Guide for World Travelers and Online Shoppers, a guide to the best brands, stores and shopping destinations worldwide, will be published in March 2008. Gershman is also the author of C'est La Vie (Viking and Penguin Paperback), the story of her first year as a widow living in Paris. She divides her time between her homes in San Antonio, San Diego, Provence, and the airport. Suzy also leads shop and spa tours; contact borntoshoptours@yahoo.com for details or go to www.suzygershman.com.

To Start With. 1 The Best of London at a Glance. 2 London Details. 3 Sleeping & Eating in London. 4 Shopping Neighborhoods. 5 London Resources A to Z. 6 Health & Beauty. 7 Home Furnishings & Design Reources. 8 Alternative Retail. 9 Antiques, Used Books & Collectibles. 10 London Day Trips. Size Conversion Chart. Index.