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Harrods department store is an British institution. Chic mothers and daughters prance through rows of designer handbags, children float through the fourth-floor Toy Kingdom with their nannies, and well-heeled patrons take a break in the many restaurants and cafés. Your credit card will be screaming to get out as you browse through the clothing and home furnishings at this establishment, owned by Mohamed al-Fayed. Look for Liz Hurley’s new line of beach wear – sold exclusively in the U.K. at Harrods – nestled in with collections from legendary fashion houses. But the best part of this Knightsbridge icon is the food. That’s right – Harrods started as a small grocer and now its famous Food Halls attract tourists and locals alike. Sweets, meats, breads and tea – lots and lots of tea – can all be found in the maze that is Harrods’ ground floor. Spend an hour or an afternoon – but steer clear of the weekends, when it’s so packed you’ll barely be able to see the mouth-watering goodies that await.

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