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E X P ER I EN CE / M c A R T H U RG L EN COURTESY OF MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLET. Brought to you by Tourism Vancouver member McArthurGlen SHOPPING IS ALWAYS on the top of a traveller's to-do list. So while experiencing the sights and sounds of our beautiful city, don't forget to block off a day and treat yourself to some of the world's favourite luxury brands — below retail price — at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport. Here are five reasons why McArthurGlen was voted Best Outlet Centre at the 2015 MAPIC Awards, and is the ideal place for an exciting day of shopping. GREAT LOCATION: Just three minutes from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and only 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, this beautiful European-inspired open-air, village-style centre featuring picturesque piazzas, public art installations, tree-lined cobblestone streets and pedestrian-friendly boulevards is easy to get to. HIGH FASHION BRANDS: With everything from all-out luxury from some of the world's iconic apparel brands, such as Armani, Hugo Boss, Coach and Polo Ralph Lauren, to urban-casual fashion from the Gap, Levi's, Banana Republic and J. Crew, there's enough here to satisfy even the most discerning shopaholic. BIG SAVINGS: e only thing better than getting the perfect designer outfit is getting it for between 30 and 70 per cent off. Enjoy impressive savings on sought-aer designer brands. Present this article at its Guest Services office to receive your Fashion Passport for an extra 10 per cent off at selected stores on the day of your visit. DELICIOUS BITES: Hungry? Head to one of its great casual/fine dining restaurants including Bibo Pizzeria, Ryuu Japanese Kitchen and Neptune Wonton Noodle Restaurant. If you're craving an artisan coffee, head over to Caffè Artigiano situated in one of the beautiful piazzas. CONVENIENCE: Flight delayed or have a long layover with nothing to do? From YVR you can travel free on the Canada Line to the outlet centre. McArthurGlen offers free lockers for carry-on bags and flight display screens throughout the centre so you can keep track of your departure. If you're spending the day at the centre, there's free parking for 2,000 vehicles (with some electric car hook ups), complimentary Wi-Fi and a children's play area. McArthurGlen is open daily, Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 604- 231-5525 or visit www.mcarthurglenvancouver.com. 5 Things You Need to Know About McArthurGlen Designer Outlet From luxury brands to big deals to delicious bites, the city's first designer outlet mall has everything you need for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience