Festive Season Shopping In Sandton
Sandton offers a feast for shoppers trying to get that Festive Season shopping done early this year
. Not only is there amble opportunity to window shop and get great ideas for gifts but you can also enjoy something to eat at the array of restaurants.The recession has hit the country pretty hard, but this has not stopped the early Christmas spending. As the end of the year approaches shopping centers in and around Johannesburg are rapidly filling up on the weekends, with people trying to stock up early for the festive season.
There is no better place to experience that warm fuzzy feeling than in the heart of Sandton, a city filled with the boutiques and retail outlets that are to die for, and to top it off with some of the best restaurants in South Africa. Sandton is a shoppers dream and caters for everybody in the family and the best part about it is that it is so easily accessible from any of the surrounding suburbs as well as just a short drive from OR Tambo International airport.
There are 2 main attractions in Sandton, namely the Sandton City Shopping Centre and the famous Nelson Mandela Square, these both host a number of excellent shops and restaurants. The square itself boasts 93 exclusive shops and is filled with top class restaurants which all have seating space outside, so that those who want to can soak up the South African sun, whilst sipping on a refreshing glass of "vino". As souvenir don't forget to take a picture of yourself standing next to the incredible "Nelson Mandela" statue, which seems to be drawing the attention of everybody even local South Africans.
Enter the mall for an exciting shopping experience, you will not come away disappointed, with over 300 leading retailers, this iconic destination is home to a profusion of stylish and cosmopolitan experiences. This entertainment hub showcases the best South Africa and the world has to offer, from local artworks to the latest Louis Vuitton bags straight in from France.
Your shopping and entertainment experience does not end here; The Sandton Convention Centre can also be found in the heart of Sandton offering one of Southern Africa's most prestigious, multi- purpose exhibition and convention centre. Upcoming events in the month of November include The FNB Whisky Live Festival, which has been called "The biggest and best consumer whisky festival in the world"
Sandton is clearly no slouch in the entertainment arena and will most definitely taunt any shopaholic's taste buds.
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