Best outlet shopping destinations

Massive open-air retail centres and discount designer collection avenues

Serious outlet shopping destinations go well beyond a single discount mall: they tend to combine a genuine concentration of brands, real price reductions rather than token discounts and enough scale that a dedicated day actually pays off. The best of them have built reputations specifically around this kind of retail tourism.

The destinations on this list range from large purpose-built outlet villages outside major cities to shopping districts where discount retail sits alongside regular city life. Some require a car or organised transport to reach. Others are accessible by public transit. Visiting on a weekday rather than a weekend also tends to mean shorter queues at the most popular stores within these outlet villages.

Checking which brands are actually represented before travelling saves wasted time, since outlet selection varies significantly even within the same country.

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Cool highland resort at the foot of Asama

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza has about 240 stores in a pine forest setting. Shinkansen trains from Tokyo reach the town in about an hour. Cool mountain air draws city residents to the resort town in summer. The Old Karuizawa Ginza street offers jam shops and small bakeries.

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Mt. Fuji foothills, outlets and lava caves

Gotemba Premium Outlets has about 290 stores with views of Mount Fuji. On clear days the snowcapped volcano rises behind the shopping streets. Direct highway buses from Tokyo's Shinjuku station take roughly 90 minutes. Food stalls sell Shizuoka green tea, fresh noodles and sweet treats.

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City in United States

The city of stars, beaches and dreams

Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon has about 180 stores in an open air village. It lies roughly 90 miles east of the city near giant dinosaur statues. The Citadel Outlets in Commerce have a facade in Assyrian palace style. Both malls sell fashion, shoes and homeware at reduced prices.

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State/Prefecture in United States

Sunshine State, Endless Adventure

Sawgrass Mills, near Fort Lauderdale, covers about 2.4 million square feet of stores. Its layout looks like a huge alligator when seen from above. About 350 stores fill the wide indoor and outdoor arcades. Nearby hotels offer shuttles to the mall from Fort Lauderdale beaches.

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City in United Kingdom

A Tapestry of History and Modernity

Bicester Village in Oxfordshire is about 45 minutes by train from Marylebone station. It has about 160 boutiques with designer fashion at reduced prices all year. London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park sits beside the national football stadium. The stadium's large arch is visible above the shops.

City in United States

Theme park magic and sunny vibes

Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets has about 160 stores near Walt Disney World. Orlando International Premium Outlets sits close to International Drive with many restaurants. Many families visit on rainy days between theme park trips. Hotels along the I-Drive corridor run shuttle buses to both malls.

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City in United States

Lights, Luxury and Limitless Fun

Las Vegas North Premium Outlets has about 175 stores in an open air layout. The South outlets sit near the airport on the Strip's south end. Summer days are very hot and many shoppers arrive early in the morning. Bus lines connect the outlets to the Strip.

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City in Malaysia

A vibrant gateway to Malaysian charm

Johor Premium Outlets is a large outlet mall in Kulai, north of Johor Bahru. It opened in 2011 and has over 130 brand stores and cafes. Many Singaporeans cross the causeway to shop here at lower prices. Tourists can claim tax refunds at the customer service centre.

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Suspended monorail, port tower and bay views

Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu has about 300 stores across Tokyo Bay from the capital. Highway buses cross the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, a long bridge and tunnel. Japanese and foreign brands sell clothing, shoes, bags and homeware. Visitors can eat ramen and sweets in the food court.

Japan's capital of temples, towers and food

Tax free counters in Tokyo shops give tourists refunds with a passport. Highway buses from Shinjuku reach Gotemba Premium Outlets in about 90 minutes. The Kisarazu outlets in Chiba are reached by bus across Tokyo Bay. Many stores hold big seasonal sales in January and July each year.

City in Austria

A Symphony of Culture and Elegance

Parndorf Designer Outlet in Burgenland sits about 40 minutes east of Vienna. It has about 160 shops in a pastel coloured village style setting. Shuttle buses run from central Vienna on many days. Cafes and playgrounds make it easy for families to spend a day.

State/Prefecture in United States

New York (state)

Beyond the city that never sleeps

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets has more than 220 stores in the Hudson Valley. It is about an hour north of New York City. Coach buses leave every day from the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Stone lanes and low mountain views make the mall feel like a village.

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City in United States

Vibrant City of Sun and Fun

Dolphin Mall sits near Miami International Airport and has about 240 stores. It has brand outlets, a large cinema and several food courts. Sawgrass Mills is a longer drive north near Fort Lauderdale. Shoppers often combine a shopping trip with a beach day in South Beach.

Fashion, Art and Historic Splendor

Serravalle Designer Outlet is about 90 minutes from Milan by road. It has about 180 fashion and sports stores in a village style setting. A shuttle bus runs from Milano Centrale station on many days. Fidenza Village near Parma is another outlet reachable by train and shuttle.

The cradle of the Renaissance

The Mall is a luxury outlet village in Leccio, about 35 kilometres from Florence. Gucci, Prada, Fendi and Saint Laurent all have factory stores here. A paid shuttle bus leaves from near Santa Maria Novella station. Green Tuscan hills and vineyards surround the outdoor shopping village.

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The city of love, art and history

La Vallee Village in Serris has about 110 boutiques close to Disneyland Paris. The RER A train reaches nearby Val d'Europe in about 35 minutes. Direct shopping buses also run from central Paris on many days. Streets are lined with pastel buildings like a French village.

City in United States

Five boroughs of skyline, food and museums

Buses to Woodbury Common leave from Manhattan each morning for a full day of shopping. Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a closer outlet near Newark airport. Nordstrom Rack near Union Square offers discounted brand clothing on many floors. Shoppers should bring a tote bag and comfortable walking shoes.

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Vibrant City of Art and Beaches

La Roca Village is an outdoor outlet about 40 minutes north of Barcelona. Its lanes are styled like a small Catalan town with stone facades. A direct shopping bus runs from the city centre to the village. More than 100 boutiques sell designer brands at reduced prices.

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