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Today, the Internet is the international crossroads of shopping, and continues to open up opportunities not only for window shopping the neighborhood, but the entire planet.

While the U.S. remains a top destination for internatonal shopaholics, more Americans are getting into the habit of seeing what's on sale "over there" for unique gifts.

Shop the world for the holidays

Especially during the holiday season, more options become available for sending that special something across the miles — to family members, friends or business associates.Think of hand painted ceramics from Florence, a gourmet gift basket from Provence, or the chance to find that ideal kitchen gadget when browsing a UK department store.

While online prices will save you the travel costs of worldwide shopping spree, international shipping still isn't cheap. But consumers can look forward to it becoming more affordable as more online retailers profit from an ever-widening worldwide clientele.

Finding online stores that deliver worldwide:

Around the Web, discover more about online malls and shops offering international shipping from the US, along with overseas shops catering to Americans who want to go global ...

Shop.com Worldwide - The online comparison price site that aims to become the united nations of shopping with current access to major stores in the US, UK, Canada and Japan which specialize in international shipping.

vPost - Shoppers in India have been using vPost for years as their favorite "middle man" enabling them to shop at online US stores with up to 15% savings over normal shipping charges. Check out their recommended stores and shipping details at their helpful FAQ.

Harrod's - International Shopping - The premiere London department store with online shopping and international delivery outside the European Union.

BuyFromIreland.com - Irish sweaters, fine china, jewelry and more right from the source with information on delivery to the US, Canada and EU.

Made in Firenze - Unique, handmade gifts by Italian artisans in Florence available for purchase from the online catalogue, with air shipping worldwide.

Splendid Palatte - Shop for gourmet French foods and gifts (lavender is a specialty) from Provence, Brittany, Languedoc-Roussillon, and other regions of France with international delivery to the US, Canada and EU.

American Food Worldwide - Homesick Americans or armed forces personnel can find their favorite junk food or packaged grocery items (Cheese Puffs, Chips Ahoy cookies, and lots more) and have them shipped fast anywhere in the world.

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