The Ultimate Shopping Trip!

Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin
March 31 - April 5, 2009 (6 Days)
$1,170
Walking Level: Moderate
Wheelchair Accessible Trip

Shop till you drop on this one of a kind shopping experience. You're shopping for what again? It doesn't matter - it's on this trip!!! Since we will visit malls with 350 total stores, don't worry - it's there!!!

Our first stop will be at the Tanger Outlet Mall near Williamsburg, Iowa. This mall offers over 55 stores. There are tons of brand name apparel and accessory stores for your shopping pleasure. They also have some unique stores such as Socks Galore by Hanes.

We will then visit the huge Gurnee Mills mall with over 200 stores and ranked as the "Best in the Midwest". With over 200 stores it's hard to begin to describe this mall. Probably the best way is to say "whatever you are looking for - it's there". After a hard day of shopping we will rest and refresh at the in-mall Rainforest Café restaurant. This unique Restaurant and store features live birds (macaws, cockatoos, and toucans), talking banyon trees, three large aquariums, floor-to-ceiling trees and flowering plants.

Finally, we will drive to Pleasant Prairie Outlet Mall near Kenosha. Offering over 90 stores this unique mall has many stores that are not at the other malls. Nice selection and great prices make this a great mall to shop at (besides the fact that it's better since it's in Wisconsin!). If interest and time allows we can travel north a couple of exits and visit the Mars Cheese Castle to bring some of that famous Wisconsin cheese home (makes great gifts also)!

We will also hit the Jockey Outlet Mall in Kenosha. Along the way (sorry, you have to take the trip to find out exactly where) we will stop at the ultimate chocolate and candy factory outlet store. Awesome chocolate and candy and incredible prices make this the ULTIMATE store for sweets lovers! They also have sugar-free candy. While they do have a tour we prefer just to hit the sample section!

We will also stop at the Jelly Belly Factory and take the tour and (of course) stop at the Jelly Belly Outlet store. Did we mention that they have a sampling area where you can try and combine the flavors available!

Your Special Journey adventure includes the opportunity to have tons of fun, see exciting new places and meet new friends! Our Guaranteed Cost™ trips means there are absolutely no hidden costs - your trip includes everything necessary to have a great time including all meals, lodging (in your own, regular bed), airfare with up to two checked bags each weighing under 50 lbs, all transportation including local pickup and drop off in your city, all entertainment and activities, an experienced tour leader and experienced staff care in 1:3 and 1:4 small groups. Travelers only need to bring souvenir, snack money AND SHOPPING MONEY!!!.

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