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A Trip to the World’s Most Visited Mall

Mall of America is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, at the crossroads of Interstate 494 and Highway 77, just five minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. Once or twice a year we make the 5-hour trek (from Northeastern Wisconsin) to the mall. In case you were wondering, Mall of America is not the largest indoor mall in the world (or even in the United States). It is, however, the most visited shopping mall in the world attracting more than 40 million visitors annually. So what’s the draw? When I was single, it was the variety and sheer number of stores. More … Continue reading →

Visiting the World’s Largest Outdoor Shopping Center

Hawaii is known for its great weather and incredible natural beauty, but did you know it’s also where you can find the world’s largest outdoor shopping center? Ala Moana Center, located on the fringes of Waikiki, directly across from famed Ala Moana Beach Park, is Hawaii’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Growing up in Hawaii, Ala Moana was (and still is) considered an institution. It is home to more than 250 stores. From Macy’s, Neiman-Marcus, Prada, Puma, Banana Republic and Old Navy to local favorites like Hawaiian Island Creations, Rip Curl, and Town & Country Surf Design. If your … Continue reading →

Visiting the World’s Largest Mall

If you are planning a trip to China you will undoubtedly visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden City in Beijing, and perhaps hop aboard the Yangtze River Cruises. But many visitors are adding another stop to their list of must-see places in China, the country’s newest icon of economic growth: the malls. That’s right, they are being called: “the great malls of China.” It takes about two days to explore Beijing’s new Golden Resources Shopping Mall – the world’s largest. It is three football fields long. To put its size into perspective, consider this: Minnesota’s “Mall of America” is 4 … Continue reading →