If you are looking for a year-round destination that is easily accessible within 3 hours of the UK, offering sun, sea and that sultry Mediterranean lifestyle, then the Costa del Sol is probably already at the top of your list.
What´s more, for those ´fashionistas´ amongst you, Puerto Banus, the jewel in the Costa del Sol´s crown, is now undoubtedly the fashion and designer shopping ´mecca´ of the Mediterranean. Already home to several of the world´s top designers, the last 18 months has seen an influx of more of the world´s top brands, and Puerto Banus is now home to over 25 designer boutiques, offering a range of fashion and accessories for men and women.
During the last 3 years, the jet-set marina has seen the arrival (amongst others) of Jimmy Choo, Dolce & Gabbana and Louis Vuitton, and 2008 has already seen the addition of waterfront stores for Gucci, Burberry and Cartier. Perhaps most excitement has been reserved for the recent opening in July 2008 of the first Tom Ford boutique outside Italy and the US. The revered former Gucci designer decided to start his global brand launch here in Puerto Banus.
The list of stores includes:
Armani - Armani Casa - Bottega Venetta - Bulgari - Burberry - Carolina Herrera - Cartier - Cesare Paciotti - Chloe - Chopard - Dior - Dolce & Gabbana - Fendi - Gucci - Hermes - Jimmy Choo - Jitrois -Lacoste - Lanvin -Loewe - Louis Vuitton - Missoni - Salvatore Ferragamo - Tom Ford - Tommy Hilfiger - Valentino - Versace
Here´s a handy guide to Puerto Banus
Here you will find some great villas in Puerto Banus
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