Is there any better reason to travel than that it gives you the opportunity to experience the shopping culture of far away and exotic places - some of which are expensive, many of which are cheap.For this top five list I'm going to forget about the latter category - if you want to lean about cheap shopping spots you'll have to look elsewhere.For everyone else read on...and dream about that next holiday where you leave with a small travel case and return with 4 brand new luggage items stocked full of the latest deigns and fashion accessories.5 - MelbourneI had to throw in an Australian option here, and while it may not rate highly on the radar of many people overseas, it has everything you could need from a great shopping holiday.Chapel St is the happening part of Melbourne when it come to fashion and boutique accessories. One real strength of this part of town is the easy access to quality restaurants and enterainment options for the periods when your feet need a rest from the shopping.You might also want to check out Bridge Road which is a great place to wander if you're interested in finding younger deigners who may soon be the next big thing.4 - CopenhagenThis is not a city normally found on these types of lists, but there is much more going on in the Danish capital than you would expect.Copenhagen is home to the worlds largest pedestrian mall, with retail outlest offering selections from the latest European fashions to some more locally inspired efforts.You can duck down any of the smaller side streets and alleys and find plenty of clothing outlets for both men and women3 - MilanMilan is the city you want to come to when you're looking to find a new fashion trend before it spreads throughout the rest of the world.Via montenapoleone is the place to head - Known for its sophistication and elegance. It might be best to have a separate credit card handy for this part of town.If you're looking for some lesser known brands, all you need to do is veer down some of the sidestreets and you'll be spoilt for choice.2 - New YorkThe brash cousin to European fashion capitals, New York has a well deserved repuation for its shopping.A wander down 5th Aveneue will take you past a wide variety of stores - from fashion icons like Gucci and Prada, to stores such as Tiffany's. A much more down to earth shopping experience1 - ParisThe first thought people have of shopping in Paris is the Champs Elysees, but you may find better shopping in the Marais district.This part of the city was originally a swamp, but is has been transformed into one of the most elegant parts of the city.Combine your shopping with some fine French cuisine and visits to the many famous landmarks and you have the makings of a trip you'll never forget.Honorable Mention - LondonForbes magazine rated London as the number one shopping destination in the world as a result of having the greatest concentration of the worlds top 280 retailers, ahead of Paris and Milan.