BARBERINO DESIGNER OUTLET, ITALY

Prepare to fall head over heels for the Barberino Designer Outlet. There are luxury brands to make fashion lovers go weak at the knees; Prada and Missoni. And that's just for starters. Add BOSE, Pal Zileri, Calvin Klein Jeans, Caractere, Pinko, Fornarina and adidas for a truly outstanding shopping experience.

And then there's the setting. When there is such an incredible collection of designer brands, only the most stunning surroundings will do. Inspired by the architecture of the noble Renaissance villas of Mugello, the River Sieve flows through this spectacular site, with a series of footbridges connecting the stores. Simply beautiful. Find us 25 km north of Florence and 80 km from Bologna — off the Barberino exit of the A1.