DESTINATIONS — SHOPPING BREAKS
FOUR STATESIDE SHOPPING SPOTS
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personal shopper can also set up hair and make-up appointments, ideal for clients in town for a special occasion. Email kasmith@
simon.com for details. Shopping at King of Prussia
is certain to save clients money compared to buying similar items back home, but for those who crave exceptional bargains, suggest Philadelphia Premium Outlets. The 150 stores here, such as Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Bare Minerals, Michael Kors, Converse, Nike and Nine West, all have their goods marked down by up to 65% on the high street price. Sign clients up to the online VIP Shopper Club to receive additional discount coupons (
premiumoutlets.com). You could also let them into
a trade secret. The manager at the outlet’s Nieman Marcus Last Call store squirrels the most exclusive items away in his office. He invites only regulars
to sneak a peek or those in the know who request a viewing. Think top-end designer handbags with hundreds to thousands of dollars shaved off the initial price. Back in charming Philly, the
parallel streets of Walnut and Chestnut between striking City Hall and leafy Rittenhouse Square are the epicentre of city shopping. Designer brands, high street names and discount stores stand side by side. Those looking for shops brimming with personality should head instead for South Street between 10th and Front Street. Book it: Virgin Holidays offers four nights in Philadelphia from £965 including flights from Heathrow and room-only accommodation at the Loews Philadelphia based on an August 28 departure.
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STAR QUALITY Los Angeles In a city home to
innumerable A-listers, you can bank on leaving Los Angeles with a dapper wardrobe. Hammer your plastic, or just do some high-end window shopping, in Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive locale, home to Prada, Chanel and Dior. Meanwhile, the Grove, an outdoor mall, is where you’ll find high street names. Set around an Italianate courtyard, a novelty tram ride takes you between stores. For casual-chic, head to Abbot Kinney and Main Street in the Venice Beach area. Here you’ll find a mix of vintage, surf wear and one-off boutiques.
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RETAIL RIDE Orlando After shelling out at
Orlando’s theme parks, clients can save money shopping. Some of the best bargains can be found at Vineland Avenue and International Drive Premium Outlets. Both guarantee a minimum 25% off US retail prices. Conveniently located at either end of International Drive, Vineland Avenue is close to SeaWorld and Disney, and the International Drive centre is a stone’s throw from Universal. As well as retailers as diverse as Kate Spade, Adidas and Armani, they have Disney Character Warehouse stores for discount souvenirs.
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SETTING A PRESIDENT Washington DC Keeping up with the well- turned-out Obamas is easy in Washington DC. Shop for that dress-to-impress in Georgetown. This gentrified neighbourhood is also the place to see and be seen, so linger at a cafe while clutching a bunch of carrier bags from the area’s independent shops. In the town centre, Pentagon City Mall has brands including Banana Republic, Gap and Foot Locker. Bargain hunters, on the other hand, should make a beeline for Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, where goods at up to 65% off are on offer at the likes of DKNY, Puma and Levi’s.
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MASS MARKETS Boston A city break to Boston
is sure to please shopaholics. Suggest they start off in Newbury Street, eight blocks of brownstone townhouses turned designer boutiques. It’s an easy stroll from there to the interconnected Copley Place and Prudential Center, home to a gaggle of America’s big-name department stores including Nieman Marcus, Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor. From posh to quirky, Faneuil Hall Marketplace is also a must, with stalls selling crafts, hand-printed clothing and fancy foods around historic buildings.
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