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Collect Crafty Gifts at Chicago’s Cornelia Arts Holiday Show

    Painting by Guillermo Carrillo

Delve into an art lovers paradise at the 22nd annual Cornelia Arts Holiday Show, fromDecember 4th through the 6th.  A beloved tradition in Chicago’s artsy Roscoe Village neighborhood, the Corneila Arts Holiday Show features the work of 40 local artists in an array of  fine art mediums. Choose from  original paintings and drawings, photography, printmaking, ceramic mural tiles, fiber arts, hand -blown glass, jewelry, sculpture and even handmade goats milk soap.  Add to your personal art collection or buy one-of a-kind–gifts while mingling with artists during the free reception on December 4th, from 6PM-9PM. Read More »

Add Mexican Spice to Holiday Shopping at Chicago’s Mercado Navideno

Mexican folk art

Mexican folk art

Don’t think you’re stuck shopping for the same old gifts and stocking stuffers this holiday season.  A visit to  Chicago’s  National Museum of Mexican Art’s Mercado Navideno holiday market will reveal all the colorful options to spice up your shopping.  The Mercado Navideno runs November 27-29 and offers an array of authentic Mexican folk art gifts. Choose papier mache figurines, pottery, vividly-colored textiles, paintings, carvings or silver jewelry to thrill your friends and family. Don’t miss a visit to the overflowing gift store, Tienda Tzintzuntzan. Read More »

Celebrate The Season At Chicago’s Christkindlmarket

Chicago's Christkindl Market in Daley Plaza

Chicago's Christkindl Market in Daley Plaza

Gliding down the Magnificent Mile and piling up credit card charges might signal  the start of the  Chicago  holiday season for some but for me, the official launch comes with  the fresh stollen, gingerbread and hot spiced wine of  the Christkindl Market. Considered one of the best German Christmas markets in the world, this open air, month-long event offers a more authentic (and cheaper)  holiday shopping experience.  Inspired by the famous Nuremburg  Christmas Market that started in 1545, the Chicago Christkindl features an official  November 25 launch by Nuremberg’s past Christkindl, a fairy-like character who wears a  shimmering, golden robe with a crown perched atop golden locks. Read More »

Holiday Shopping Vacation in Las Vegas

 

Las Vegas Premium Outlets is located in downtown Las Vegas and features the finest designer labels.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets is located in downtown Las Vegas and features the finest designer labels.

Some people come to Las Vegas to gamble. Others come to eat at the city’s fine restaurants or party at popular night spots. Then there are others who come to Las Vegas exclusively to shop. With three major outlet malls offering bargains on designer label merchandise, Las Vegas is the perfect vacation destination for the holiday shopping season.

Located at 875 South Grand Central Parkway in downtown, the Las Vegas Premium Outlets is an outdoor mall featuring more than 150 stores, including retailers A|X Armani Exchange, Ann Taylor, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan and Dolce & Gabbana, among others. 

Whether you’re staying at a hotel nearby, such as the popular Golden Nugget or Main Street Station Hotel Casino, or at a resort on the Las Vegas Strip, you can take advantage of the mall’s extended holiday shopping hours of 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

A newly constructed parking garage provides convenient parking at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets, however it can fill up. Early arrival is recommended to avoid the deluge of vehicles. Bus service is available from anywhere along the Las Vegas Strip. Take route 301on The Deuce, a double-decker bus, to the Downtown Transportation Center. From there, take the Downtown Shoppers’ Express or route 106 or 108 south. It picks up every 20 minutes. 

Las Vegas Outlet Center is located on the Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas Outlet Center is located on the Las Vegas Strip.

At 7400 Las Vegas Boulevard South near Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas Outlet Center features 130 stores, including Adidas, Ashworth-Callaway Golf, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gymboree, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Nike, Reebok and Tommy Hilfiger. A favorite store for holiday gifts is Harry & David. Their baskets of fruit, salsas and other gourmet foods can be purchased on site and shipped to anywhere in the country.

Bus service to the mall from nearly all hotels on the Las Vegas Strip on The Deuce is available. For added convenience, nearby hotels include the Silverton Lodge and Casino and the South Point Hotel and Casino.

Located about a half hour south of Las Vegas on the California state line in Primm, the Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas is considered a favorite for visitors and locals alike. The indoor mall features more than 100 stores, including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Polo Ralph Lauren, Williams-Sonoma, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Tommy Bahama, BCBG and Versace.

Located on the California state line, Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas features more than 100 stores.

Located on the California state line, Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas features more than 100 stores.

The Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas operates a daily Shoppers’ Shuttle from the Las Vegas Strip with departures from the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and the Fashion Show Mall. The round-trip fare is only $15.00 and includes a complimentary Savings Book with more than $800 in savings at participating stores. Shopping packages are also available and include shuttle service, dining, discounts and gifts. For visitors with a car, from Las Vegas take I-15 south to the Primm exit.

To turn your trip to the Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas into a shopping vacation, the mall is connected to the Primm Valley Resort & Casino. Nearby are Buffalo Bill’s and Whiskey Pete’s.

All three outlet malls offer VIP club memberships, providing additional discounts and shopping privileges. Visit the malls’ information centers to sign up and save.

From popular toys to designer label clothing, you’re sure to find great gifts for friends and family at a great price during your holiday shopping vacation in Las Vegas.

 

Photos by Las Vegas Premium Outlets, Las Vegas Outlet Center and Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas.

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