Best decision ever to come here. Here are the tips:…read more 1) book bus tickets online. There is a direct bus where first bus leaves at 8:50am and it's a 40 minute drive from the train station in Florence. You get there right before it opens at 10am. Bus leaves from separate area by the train station. They have round trip tickets. 2) if you want to go to Gucci, go there first as there is a long line to get in. 3) the welcome center is right where they drop you off. You can sign up for their loyalty program, pick up a map but most of all they have a service where they will hold your bags 4) be ready with your passport so you can get the VAT Tax refund. There's even an office there to process it you are eligible 5) bus leaves at a different area than the pick up We had a successful shopping trip and found the best deals. Go with a budget but also YOLO! They have almost every luxury brand there. It's outside so just plan accordingly. It's a beautiful there with so much greenery around.

I came went to the mall once 10 years ago and again this past October. It definitely wasn't as…read moregreat as I remember it being but there are still great deals to be had. As with any outlet shopping, it's very hit or miss. We stopped on our way from Florence to our next hotel in Tuscany since it was on the way. In the future I'm not sure I would go out of my way to make the visit but definitely worth it if you are passing through anyways. The Gucci and Prada store are huge and seemed to have the best deals but also the longest lines. I would also plant to eat before, after or bring your own food. There is a restaurant on site that is fine in a pinch but not great.

Best gelato ever , long lines tells you it worth the wait…read more very popular spot unique gelato flavors Worth a visit

This is the upscale section of Bologna. Modern mall with Tiffany, Tod's, Saint Laurent, Armani,…read moreLouis Vuitton, , Versace, Hermes, Lexus, Gucci, ...

This is the indoor shopping mall in Rimini, Italy. Parking is relatively easy to access. Once…read moreinside, there are lots of shops but no major department store anchor. A security guard stands by the main doors and opens it for you as you approach. There is a food court as well as a grocery store inside. It is multi-leveled with escalators if you don't choose to use the stairs. Its very clean, well lighted, and a multiplex movie theater is located at the end of the food court.

Nice place to hangout esp with kids. Many stores to shop around, foodcourt to have lunch, snacks…read moreand dinner, there's Conad to do some groceries.