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Las Vegas - Shopping Oasis in the Desert
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Las Vegas - Shopping Oasis in the Desert
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  Boulevard Mall
 
Boulevard Mall1

INTRODUCTION

With its lavish hotels, luxury casinos and elaborate stage shows Las Vegas's reputation for extravagance in every endeavour precedes itself. In addition to offering leisure activities and a sound nightlife, this exciting city is fast becoming a shopping hub for everyone from shopaholics looking to score great deals, to fashionistas in search of the latest high fashion trends.

BOUTIQUE SHOPPING

Appian Way Shops at Caesar's Palace
Appian Way Shops at Caesar's Palace is easily recognized by the life-size replica of Michaelangelo’s David, situated at the entrance of the shopping area. Retail shops including the Elton John Store, the Celine Dion Boutique and Caesars Exclusively, the hotel's merchandise shop, capture the elite reputation of Caesar's in Las Vegas. Couture fashion retailers and boutique stores, including jewellery boutiques and fine art dealers, maintain its swanky legacy.

St. Marks Square
St. Marks Square at the Venetian2
 


Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace

Reminiscent of Roman-era commerce at the height of the empire's civilization, Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace features upscale boutiques lined on a replicated ancient Roman street. Along with numerous shops and services, the mall offers a visually indulgent environment with beautiful fountains, artistic statues and impressive architecture. In addition to the selection of restaurants, there are also a number of spectacular attractions within, where visitors can feast and replenish energy. The Fall of Atlantis Show and the Festival Fountain are both choreographed shows, featuring stories of the ancient Roman gods that come to life. The Atlantis Aquarium is the stage for the Lost City of Atlantis show and
offers visitors the chance to see exotic fish, sharks and rays.

Grand Canal Shops at Venetian Resort
In keeping with its old Italian elegance and high society sophistication, designer boutiques such as Burberry, Jimmy Choo and Mikimoto grace the cobblestone streets of the Grand Canal Shops at Venetian Resort. Along with couture shops offering exclusive items, visitors can look forward to fine wining and dining and complete their lavish day of shopping with a gondola ride in the imitation Venetian Grand Canal.

 

  Fashion Show Mall
 
Fashion Show Mall3

SHOPPING MALLS

Boulevard Mall
For those looking for a more standard shopping experience, Boulevard Mall will deliver. Located just off of the Strip and close to the city’s downtown core, it is the second largest mall in the area with over 150 retailers including Macy’s, Sears and Victoria’s Secret.The mall includes an atypical array of bookstores, fashion retailers, gift shops, jewellers and numerous fast food restaurants. A number of coupons and deals for out-of-state visitors are available and free valet parking for patrons is another added bonus.

Fashion Show Mall
Even amidst all the flamboyance of Las Vegas, Fashion Show Mall makes a bold statement worth noticing. Complete with its own replica cloud dome, the mall maintains its aura in a city known for being flashy and over-the-top by employing features like enormous LED screens that play videos and advertisments, accompanied by the latest pop music. With feature stores like Dillards, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom, the valet parking on offer is a neccessity for those laden with bags and packages after a day's browsing and buying. Perhaps the most intriguing feature of this mall is that patrons can have their cars hand-washed while they are busy shopping. Mall retailers also participate in various on-site fashion shows, that highlight the latest trends and merchandise.

Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas, Primm4
 

OUTLETS

Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas
Eager bargain hunters flock to the Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas in Primm, found nearly 30 minutes away from the Strip. Daily shuttles to and from Vegas's main street make the locale significantly more accessible. Carriers depart from key points including the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood and the Fashion Show Mall.

Fantastic finds make the commute worthwhile, with designer fashions marked at up to 75 per cent off of the original price. While many full-price designer boutiques can be found in hotels, the outlets consist of factory direct shops representing a great deal of chain retailers and big names in fashion like Kenneth Cole and Coach, making the mall a favourite stop amongst tourists.


Las Vegas Outlet Center

Las Vegas Outlet Center features 130 outlet shops, including chain retailers and factory outlet stores for designers such as Betsey Johnson, Burberry, Diane Von Furstenberg, Emilio Pucci and many more. Found on the south end of the Strip, the mall features a food court for hungry shoppers, as well as a carousel to entertain younger visitors.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets
Located in downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas Premium Outlets is the largest outlet center in the city. A cluster of over 150 shops, this outdoor mall has plenty of sunny spots and few shady areas, so bring a water bottle to stay hydrated while shopping. Although it is presented as an outlet shopping mall, there are also a number of retailers that carry regular stock. Due to the fact that this mall is located in close proximity to the Strip and areas surrounding, it tends to be very busy. Valet parking is available, however taking an alternative means of transportation such as a taxi or public transit, is highly recommended.

 


PHOTOS COURTESY OF:
  1. c/o Faiss Foley Warren; Boulevard Mall; Las Vegas, NV, USA
  2. c/o Faiss Foley Warren; St. Marks Square; Las Vegas, NV, USA
  3. c/o Faiss Foley Warren; Fashion Show Mall; Las Vegas, NV, USA
  4. c/o Fashion Outlets Las Vegas; Fashion Outlests Las Vegas; Primm, NV, USA