The Barberino Designer Outlet
Tuscany
Copyright: sailko / Wikimedia CommonsThe Barberino Designer Outlet
Located in the Mugello Valley, just 30km out of Florence, this outlet has more than 100 shops to offer. It is organised like a small village with the shops in little lodges side by side. You can book a tour for the mall which includes transportation and a special shopping card giving right to a 10% discount.
Shopping
When it comes to shopping, Tuscany is Italy at its finest. Boutiques overflowing with crystalware, jewels and gold pieces of art, leather or high quality Italian fabrics : the streets and towns of Tuscany would not be the same without their floating sense of exclusivity and luxury. But the region is also a constant celebration of traditional houseware, ceramics and terracotta plates, where the handmade is king. And if your heart has a stronger tilt for the pleasures of the palate, exploring the region's cities and countryside is always the occasion for wine tasting (one word: Chianti), trying some traditional pastry or marvel in the local olive oil and other natural products.