Destination Bloomington 2009

girlfriends’ shopping getaway itinerary Day one After being picked up at the airport in your complimentary shuttle, check into your hotel in Bloomington, freshen up quickly and get ready to shop ‘til you drop at Mall of America®! Spend the day shopping until your credit card can’t take anymore, enjoying no sales tax on clothing or shoes. Browse through 520 stores, from high end to Minnesota unique. Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and Sears anchor Mall of America. Visit high-end boutiques, such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, YSL and Chloe in Nordstrom. Burberry, Brighton Collectibles, Coach and Geox stores also bring designer labels to Bloomington and smiles to shopper’s faces. Finally, visit Old Vine Wine & Spirits to select a favorite Minnesota or regional wine to take home. evening Stop in to the PureBeauty Boutique and Salon for the hottest hair makeover in the mall. Professionals in the store will help find the latest hairstyle for you and equip you with products to do it yourself at home. Enjoy good company, food and wine at the Napa Valley Grille, which serves tasty seasonal wine country cuisine. Day Two Begin your second day in luxury by making an appointment at the Trillium Spa in the Radisson Hotel Bloomington by Mall of America. Trillium Spa offers a complete array of decadent services, full-day and half-day treatments including facial and body treatments, manicures, pedicures, facials and massages. Head out to the Albertville Premium Outlets, fully relaxed and ready to shop some more! The Albertville outlets have over 100 outlet stores in an open-air shopping complex. Shop for designer fashions, shoes and home goods at bargain prices. Sign up for their VIP Club and receive extra discounts off of the already deep discounts. evening Enjoy an evening of sheer entertainment at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, a perennial family favorite for American classic productions. The theater is the nation’s largest professional dinner theater and nearly 200 plays have been performed on the stage. For the most current production information, visit chanhassentheatres.com. Day Three Plan a half day trip to the Saint Croix Vineyard in Stillwater, Minnesota’s largest and best know winery. Try their wines, take a picturesque stroll through the vineyards and enjoy a delicious lunch by the pond on their grounds. Public and private tours of the grounds are available. Don’t forget to take home a case of “souvenirs” from your trip! Destination Bloomington >> www.bloomingtonmn.org >> above: Friends catch up while checking out the stores at Mall of America® evening Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel, the Twin Cities’ only casino hotel and one of the largest Midwest casinos, is the designated wrap-up party place for your three day extravaganza. Prepare to dine on a magnificent selection of food at The Buffet in Mystic Lake. Tempt your taste buds with favorite dishes from around the world. Try your luck to win back some of the money spent on shopping on one of 4,000 slot machines; or take it a little easier by sitting down with a Bingo card and anxiously anticipating your numbers being called. To see what superstar is performing during your visit, check out the entertainment calendar at mysticlake.com. currency exchange At the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, stop at Travelex America (ticketing level, between Doors 5 & 6, 612.726.5184, and at the entrance to Concourse G) for currency exchange. Several major hotels also redeem currency. international size charts women’s Dresses & Suits US 8 10 British 10 12 European 36 38 Japanese 9 11 women’s Shoes US 5 British 3-1/2 European 36 Japanese 23 12 14 40 13 14 16 42 15 16 18 44 17 18 20 46 19 6 4-1/2 37 23-1/2 7 5 38 24 8 6-1/2 40 25 9 7 41 25-1/2 ShoPPiNg >> ShoP TAlk Men’s Suits & Coats US 36 38 40 British same as US European 46 48 50 Japanese 90 95 100 Men’s Shirts US British European Japanese Men’s Shoes US British European Japanese 42 52 105 44 54 110 46 56 115 14 15 16 17 same as US 36 38 41 43 same as European 18 45 5 6 7 same as US 38 39 41 23 24 25 8 42 26 8-1/2 9 43 43 26-1/2 27 9-1/2 10 11 45 29 44 44 27-1/2 28 14 http://www.mysticlake.com http://www.chanhassentheatres.com http://www.bloomingtonmn.org

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