London's Heathrow is the busiest and quite possibly also most famous airport in the world.
It currently features five terminals - although an expansion to include a sixth terminal is in the planning and discussion stages -- and is beginning to look like a micro city in its own right.
Holidaymakers oftentimes enjoy a layover at Heathrow and set out to explore the airport and its various amenities.
Insiders suggest that shopping mavens have a special love relationship with this venue! Would you know where to find Heathrow Airport's best shopping attractions? Terminal 5 Of all the shopping areas at Heathrow, Terminal 5 is the undisputed cream of the crop.
It is exclusively devoted to British Airways passengers.
Retail stores are situated before and after security control gates, the arrivals area and also the baggage claim section.
Locate high tech gizmos, souvenirs for the last minute shopper, children's goods, fashion items, beauty supplies and elegant luggage.
Store names include Accessorize, Best of the Best Supercars, Bulgari, the Cigar House, Dior, Glorious Britain and also Vodafone.
Terminal 3 With respect to shoppers' appeal, a close second to Heathrow's Terminal 5 is its Terminal 3.
This terminal serves passengers of Air Canada, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Gulf Air, SAS and Virgin Atlantic Airways.
Shopping insiders know that the choice of duty free priced goods greatly increases in the departure section of the terminal.
Much sought after stores include Bally, Burberry, Cartier, Chanel, Hargreaves Sports, Hermes, Impulse, and the Tie Rack.
It is not unheard of for holidaymakers to book stays at airport hotels just to be closer to the shopping at Heathrow airport.
Hotels nearby are easily accessible and comfortable.
Shopping at the Centre Another reason why shoppers choose airport hotels for the duration of their stays is the nearby Centre.
Closest to Terminal 4, the Centre is a shopping mall with a wide array of stores.
There are two superstores - Argos Extra and Asda - but also IT and contemporary fashion stores.
By far the biggest draws are the health and beauty shopping opportunities that revive weary travelers and those in search of a great bargain.
Guests at one of the many Heathrow airport hotels should ask the concierge for coupons and special offers for stores at the Centre.