This street may be named after a famous Dutch poet but it currently hosts all the big retail names the world has to offer. If you're looking for luxury, you've come to the right place. But if you want a bit of poetry, you'll have to try rhyming Louis Vuitton with Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss with Filippa K, or Mulberry with Dutch children's label Oilily. They're all here but are notoriously difficult to fit into iambic pentameters.

Or sit in one of the cafes, sip a latte, watch the expensive cars drive by and try to spot a Dutch celebrity. We call it the 'Spot a Dutch Celebrity' game.

As long as you remember to watch out for the tram that glides through this busy shopping street, you should be able to drop some serious money on this street and still live to pay your credit card bill.

There's more mainstream shopping, here, with shoes, fashion, books and sunglasses on offer. A perfect spot for Sunday shopping as all the shops will be open until 6pm, guaranteed.

Looking for something eclectic and unique? How about strolling around nine small streets that all follow the main canals of Amsterdams city centre? With that unique insight peculiar to locals, they call it the 9 streets.

There's a shop selling just toothbrushes (De Witte Tandenwinkel), exclusively Finnish fashion and design (Kauppa), Dutch pancakes in a modern but very cute setting (Pancakes!), and amazing vintage stuff (Laura Dols). There are good places for lunch by the canal (try Buffet van Odette) and to kick start your evening with a cocktail (Loop). So, that's all sorted, then.

Don't skip this busy street, close to the Central Station, because it hosts a variety of shops and cafes. Papabubble has the designer candy, there's scuba gear at Aqua Diving and some delicious wines at Grape District. Eat, scuba and drink. Oh, yes, they've certainly got it all covered, here.

Another picturesque shopping street, another potentially lethal tram running right through it. You'll find a huge American Apparel here but also possibly the best music shop in town, Concierto, a must for music lovers. Golden Temple, one of the oldest vegetarian restaurants in town, will satisfy the meat-dodgers and don't forget to try the cake at Koffie Salon.

Owned by a Dutch travel reporter, this shop sells stylish fashion that's also sustainable which has to be a good thing.

Kauppa is design with a twist and fashion with a positive attitude. It brings together uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. Traditional values with a quirky, modern edge. That sort of thing.

Your own market in the city! Marqt offers foods from either local producers or organically produced. One of the few places in town stocking ice (not sure why that's a big deal, but, hey, fine), this place is where you get your picnic goodies on the way to Vondel Park! Just remember to bring your own picnic blanket, rug, sun protection cream etc.