Chic Outlet Shopping(R): Wise Weekending For Shoppers Who Want More...

31/08/2007 - 10:46

It's amazingly satisfying to tick lots of 'getaway' boxes with one
perfectly balanced weekend. Europe, and its flagship cities, has so
much colour to offer savvy visitors and Europe's family of nine Chic
Outlet Shopping(R) in Europe villages are built and placed to be an
essential part of a unique travel experience.

Not only do the Chic Outlet Shopping(R) in Europe villages stock a
remarkable collection of leading international brand names, but they
are scenic and beautifully designed with lovely cafes and restaurants
and are all located in gorgeous countryside an hour or less from a
major European city. Whether it's a pure retail break, a family
holiday, a sightseeing tour or a big relax that you're after, you'll
be in the right place.

The Chic Outlet Shopping(R) in Europe villages sell only genuine
previous season's collections from the world's leading designers such
as Jimmy Choo, Mulberry, Celine, Longchamp, Givenchy, Polo Ralph
Lauren, Dior, Pringle, Versace, Zadig & Voltaire, Armani, Anya
Hindmarch, Bonpoint, Antik Batik and DKNY, to name but a few, at
between 30 per cent and 60 per cent off, all year round. The luxury of
spending less on sought-after international designer brands makes the
Chic Outlet Shopping(R) in Europe villages fantastic shopping
destinations for all fashionistas.

The chicest shopping destination in England outside London,
Bicester Village rubs shoulders with some of the country's greatest
historic sites as well as marvellous hotels and their fabulous spas,
and Kildare Village, just outside the hip city of Dublin with its rock
star hotels and buzzing restaurants, is set in the heart of racing
country with the exclusive K Club Spa perfectly placed to pamper any
weary shoppers.

Paris, that romantic city full of legendary fashion houses, has La
Vallee Village, under an hour away on the road to the Champagne region
and host to such celebrated names as Givenchy and Salvatore Ferragamo.
If this a family trip and you're squeezing in the shopping as a guilty
pleasure, then the European Magic Kingdom is on La Vallee's doorstep.

Madrid has been all about urban cool for some time now and just as
El Prado houses an extraordinary array of art, so Las Rozas Village is
home to a dazzling array of treasures - but these you can buy. Do save
an hour or two for SPA CONNECTION, where the Madrilenos go to get
groomed and includes renowned local brands such as Purification Garcia
and Andres Sarda. La Roca Village, forty minutes away in Barcelona, is
stuffed with Spanish classics and gorgeous children's shops.

Milan is, of course, the fashion centre of the world. This is
reflected in the amazing array of designers at Fidenza Village, where
Armani and Versace become affordable, and one of the renowned nearby
thermal spas will help you look your best in that new evening dress.
The Salsomaggiore Thermae, on the doorstep of Fidenza Village, is
famous for its salty waters.

Planning a luxury weekend break around any of these destinations
allows you to absorb the flavour of the surrounding region and come
home with bags of loot, glowing skin, happy children (who may even
have absorbed a bit of local culture) and a bulging suitcase stuffed
with beautiful bargains.