7 of the world’s best shopping outlets

Visiting a shopping outlet while you’re on holiday means you get to enjoy your trip while also indulging in designer items at a fraction of the cost.

So you can book your next shopping holiday with ease, here are the best shopping outlets around the world. Get ready to hunt down designer bargains.

Often deemed as the best designer outlet in the UK, Bicester Village is a mere one-hour train ride from London. 

Upon arrival, you’ll find over 150 outlet stores selling designer labels for a heavy discount. 

This Oxford shopping outlet is laid out like a traditional English village, brands like Gucci and Missoni are housed in cottages with flower-filled window boxes. Similarly, the paved pathways lined with pruned hedges have a British charm. 

If shopping makes you peckish, fear not as there are plenty of eateries available at this outlet. From cafés and restaurants like Le Pain Quotidien to Soho House's Farmshop, you’ll be able to satisfy your shopping appetite with ease.

Boasting views of the snow-capped Mount Fuji, this shopping outlet in the centre of Japan is certainly not one to miss. Here, you’ll find over 200 shops, including rare outlet brands like the avant-garde Maison Margiela, Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood and Bottega Veneta. 

Also, if you like to snack whilst you shop, Gotemba Premium Outlets is just the place for you. With a variety of Japanese restaurants and a standalone hot dog specialist, you certainly won’t run out of fuel while shopping.

Only around a one-hour drive from the fashion capital of Paris, La Vallée Village feels like a relaxed, provincial French town with added glitz. Here, you’ll be able to shop French brands you won’t find in other outlet destinations including Givenchy, Saint Laurent and Zadig&Voltaire.

Of course, there are international fashion houses including The Kooples and Max Mara too, but this is one of the best shopping outlets for picking up Parisian style for less. 

If you’re wanting to visit more places like Bicester Village, you’re in luck as this outlet is owned by the same company. It’s also designed with the same attention to detail, meaning pretty architecture, greenery and high quality eateries. Treating yourself at Ladurée or La Maison du Chocolat is highly recommended.

Combining a holiday to Sicily with a discounted designer shopping spree is pretty tempting. 

What sounds better than sunbathing on pristine beaches, eating Mediterranean cuisine, visiting the ancient town of Enna and then the nearby Sicilia Outlet Village? 

If this sounds like your ideal holiday, it gets even better. At this premium outlet, you’ll find brands including Gucci, Prada, Tod's, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace. 

The location of this outlet also boasts an open-air setting with cobbled streets, leafy squares and cultural events like concerts and competitions at certain times of the year.

If convenience is your thing, look no further than Foxtown Factory Outlets in Switzerland. With over 160 designer stores under one roof, the three-storey Foxtown outlet in Mendrisio is a hotspot for getting sought-after labels at heavily discounted prices. 

Thanks to its close proximity to the border with Italy, this outlet is home to renowned Italian labels like Prada, Valentino and Versace, making it one of the best outlets for shopping. 

Here, you’ll also be able to get year-round savings so you can really get your money’s worth. There’s even an on-site casino if you’re feeling super flush after all those discounts.

Tuscany is known for its arts, landscapes, culture and in more recent years, shops. If all of this sounds right up your street, the Mall Outlet Centre certainly won’t disappoint. 

Being just over a 30-minute drive away from Florence, you’ll find a variety of premium brands at discounted prices. Some of these stores include Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent. Talk about getting your money’s worth.

The Big Apple is renowned for a few things, such as its landmarks, culture and fashion. So, it’s no surprise that one of the world’s best shopping outlets can be found in New York. 

Sizing up at just over 800,000 square feet, Woodbury Common is just over a one-hour drive from downtown Manhattan, meaning it’s not only vast in size, but it’s also in a prime location. 

At this shopping outlet, you’ll find over 220 stores, meaning you most definitely will be spoilt for choice. 

There’s a variety of shops at this outlet, including a variety of premium brands such as Gucci and Alexander McQueen. If everyday wear is more your thing, stores like New Balance are also available.

This is also a great spot if you’ve got children who love to keep busy. Here, you’ll find a play area, an indoor water park, games and a climbing wall – we’re sure the kids will love this outlet just as much as you.