Get more for your buck this Christmas

With only 48 days left until Christmas, it’s time to think about your Christmas shopping. Take advantage of the current US$ exchange rate of $2.04 to the pound to stock up on some fantastic presents at discounted prices. Beat the last minute rush and venture further afield, with unbeatable deals from Flight Centre.

PHILADELPHIA FLYER
Take a break from the norm and head to Philadelphia, the city famous for the largest outlet mall in the States, the Franklin Mills Mall. With no sales tax on clothes and shoes, you can shop till you drop and still come home with change in your pocket. Flight Centre is offering flights to Philadelphia from only £298 departing on 01 Dec 07. Car hire can be booked through Flight Centre from as little as £60.

BOSTON SHOPPING PARTY
Boston, the home of the Bourne Ultimatum’s Matt Damon offers yet another fantastic shopping experience. Visit Filene’s Basement, a shopaholic’s haven. This department store has become a tourist attraction in its own right, with thousands of local and international visitors passing through its doors each day seeking out luxury gifts at bargain prices. Flight Centre has direct flights to Boston from £594, including 3 nights accommodation at the centrally located 5* Nine Zero Hotel. Travel is between 01 Nov 07 and 16 Dec 07.

POWER-SHOP IN WASHINGTON
Wing your way to Washington. Washington is no longer just about monuments and museums. Upscale boutiques, cosy antique shops and vibrant outdoor markets abound here in DC's neighbourhoods, while bargain-filled outlet malls are located just minutes from the centre. Save room in your suitcase for the treasures you'll find in the nation's capital. Flight Centre is offering 3 nights at the sumptuous 4* Omni Shoreham hotel in Washington including return flights for as little as £379 per person. Travelling in Dec 07.

NEW YORK SHOPPING SOLUTIONS
Head to New York, the shopping capital of the world, boasting the likes of Barney’s, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s offer an extra 11% off your shopping when you present your passport at the checkout. Century 21, in both Manhattan and Brooklyn, is the ultimate department store for savvy shoppers looking for a bargain and is offering up to 80% off the recommended retail price. New York is the perfect location for the “real” January sales and Flight Centre can fly you to New York from as little as £399, including 3 nights accommodation at the trendy 3* Gershwin Hotel. Bookings have to be made by 31st October and travel is between 1 Jan 08 to 20 Mar 08.

“Christmas shopping is often left to the last minute and people are reduced to buying bad presents when shopping ‘under pressure’ – rushing round when not only time is running out, but so is their patience! Very often you spend far too much money on a gift that is just not right, just to purchase something. A leisurely shopping break to the States not only gives shoppers more for their money, but also offers a plethora of stores and shopping malls to choose from”, says Brent Novak, Head of Marketing for Flight Centre.

To book any of these deals, visit Flightcentre.co.uk.

* Exchange correct at time of publication.