As European centre of culture in 2008 Liverpool has a history of being one of the United Kingdom’s most vibrant Cities with a large choice when it comes to shopping and brilliant restaurants. Situated in the very heart of Liverpool is Liverpools biggest shopping centre, St John’s which is wonderful for those people looking for a great shopping sensation. There is also a new huge shopping centre the Met Quarter and Liverpool one which is filled to brimming with anything you could want on a shopping adventure.

Manchester restaurants are known to be some of the best in the country, and when it comes to shopping for fashion you may well be brushing elbows with WAG’s in the top fashion stores of New Cathedral Street and Exchange Square. The choice of Manchester restaurants is brilliant with fantastic Italian Restaurants, Chinese restaurants, Indian Restaurants, Tai Restaurants and all restaurants in between. The huge Traford Centre is a brilliant area to shop with over 280 stores, 38 restaurants, 20 screen cinema and fantastic leisure resources.

There are several flights in and out of Liverpool and Manchester Area making the trip a quick and simple destination to reach and enjoy. Although personally I just hope that the plane has the correct underwater escape lighting.

If you enjoy shopping it is worth taking a trip to these brilliant cities as they will provide you with an amazing time out in cities that provide for the choosey shopper. The architecture and history of Liverpool and Manchester is intriguing with lots of fascinating facts to be found in respective museums and historical tours. And with the Beatles coming out of Liverpool, there are lots of sites to look out for of musical significance.

I really enjoy visiting these cities as they are great for ideas and inspiration and even if you just go for a walk round some excellent food and an evenings entertainment you wont be disappointed.