Grab your girlfriends or your spouse and travel to the Capital City of Raleigh for a holiday shopping trip.  Trip highlights include three different shopping districts so you're sure to find just what you need or want.  North Hills Mall known as the "local's favorite" is a giant open-air, walkable district offering more than 130 local shops and fabulous restaurants and cafes.  A wide variety of unique boutiques, specialty shops and a two-level Target line the streets.   

This trip also features the region's largest enclosed mall, Crabtree Valley Mall.  The mall boasts over 220 stores and is anchored by Belk, Sears, and Macy's.   Find designer stores like Coach and Michael Kors, a Disney Store for grandchildren gifts and Bag'n Baggage for all of your travel needs.  Do you have a travel bag in need of repair?  Bring it along and stop in this shop.  

Finally, on the second morning of the trip, we visit the charming and historic railroad town of Apex for browsing shops located in buildings dating the 1800's for unique arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry and antiques.  Knitters, don't miss the Downtown Knits Shop.  Pop in the Cocoon Gallery and pick up a "fascinator" for next year's Kentucky Derby party.   

We overnight at the newly renovated Embassy Suites located across the street from Crabtree Valley Mall.  The decor is contemporary and fun.  Check out the prints of a vodka molecule in the bar.  Who Knew?  Walk or shuttle across the street for dinner at Flemings Prime Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick's, Seasons 52, P.F. Chang's or Cheesecake Factory to name a few.