72 August 2013 www.womanthismonth.com LIFESTYLE | travel France: La Vallée Village Chic Outlet The style capital of the world makes sure everyone can afford to look like a million bucks. Designed like a quaint open-air village, this chic outlet on the outskirts of Paris and in the neighbourhood of Disneyland Europe offers luxury brands and exceptional value for money. Give its website a quick look before you commence your European sojourn to get updated with the latest promotional offers, promising further reductions. With over 120 prestigious brands, La Vallée makes you feel like a celebrity with its high-end customer service and hospitality options. Take a little breather from your shopping spree. Relax in the cafés or indulge in some decadent desserts at Amorino. For all those visitors from overseas, here’s the cherry on your gelato – Courtesy tax-free shopping services, all non-EU shoppers can avail a discount on VAT, resulting in greater saving on their wide range of prestigious designer brands. Brands and deals Find authentic last season to current merchandise by Baccarat, Maison Martin Margiela, D2Squared, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo, Lalique and Trussardi at slashed down rates. A minimum of a 33 per cent waiver is guaranteed all year round. Getting there Only 35 minutes from Paris, La Vallée Village promises not just great shopping, but also the beautiful countryside and medieval villages of the Seine-et-Marne region. One could drive down or take a train from Paris-Gare de Lyon. Another option is to travel in the Shopping Express, the outlet’s dedicated luxury bus service, which runs daily from central Paris. Steal-Deal Sanctuaries by ANKITA MAMGAIN Situated a few miles from the fashion hubs of the world, these retail retreats, sprawling with the best of fashion at unbeatable discounts, draw more tourists than the museums in Washington DC. So pack your bags and bring a few empty ones along as these ginormous outlets beckon to hop on their sweeping brand-wagon!
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