Shopping weekend in Milan
So many people head to New York for a splurge shopping weekend, but why not venture closer to home with a weekend in Milan? A flight to Milan is a measly two hours compared to the long haul to the Big Apple, so why not give this chic city a go?
World-famous shopper Victoria Beckham is a favourite at Dolce & Gabbana, so join the fashion elite with a shopping weekend in Milan, Italy’s most stylish city and the capital of class.
Prada shop in Milan
Hit Milan’s shops
As you’d expect, the birthplace of Prada and home to Donatella Versace boasts streets of designer stores and boutiques which meander around each other, forming the main shopping district around Quadrilatero d’Oro to explore on your weekend away.
Ranging from Studio K, in the far east of Milan on Viale Bianca Maria, displaying flashy Italian fashion, to the Armani Emporium on Via Manzoni where the fashionably famous play out, the choice is yours. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not hire a car to see more of the city ?
Where to stay
The choice of hotels in Milan include the Boscolo Exedra Milano hotel, less than half a mile from the city centre, while the Grand Hotel Plaza Milano is even closer.
If you want a prime location, The Westin Palace is further from the centre, but convenient for keen shoppers.
A flight to Milan is around two hours, meaning you arrive fresh and ready to shop. Plenty of UK airports offer flights to this beautiful city, so pick your departing destination, grab your best friend and plan a trip to the shops – Milan style!
