Looking for the perfect destination for the August Bank holiday weekend? Then look no further than The Mailbox, right in the heart of your city; no airport delays, no lost luggage, just fun and relaxation in your home town. With its collection of 50 designer fashion and lifestyle stores, luxury apartments, hotels, secure parking and an array of restaurants and café bars in an exclusive waterside setting it makes the perfect weekend retreat. Start your weekend by booking into the stylish boutique hotel Malmaison, with its bar and brasserie. The rooms are designed in a contemporary manner, using dark brown and cream shades. For the month of August the hotel has great rates. Starting at just £89 per room, per night, subject to availability at the time of booking, they make arranging a luxury weekend break easier on the pocket. Once you've checked in, browse the latest Autumn/Winter 2004 collections in the stores. Harvey Nichols offers a superb collection of international designer clothing. For the first time this season they are stocking Versace and Missoni in the womenswear department. These labels make a superb addition to the other international labels that include Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabanna and Gucci. New seasons collections are also on show at Ronit Zilkha, Jesiré and Jaeger womenswear amongst others. For men, Emporio Armani has the perfect pair of jeans, Hugo Boss a shirt to match and DKNY a leather jacket to complete your new season's look. Shopping has never been so easy. Take time browsing through the collection of lifestyle stores including Tableworks, with its selection of contemporary furniture and accessories to decorate you home, The Iron Bed Company and The Art Lounge, where you can buy art whilst relaxing with a cup of coffee. New to the lifestyle stores is Hall of Fame, who sell signed rock and sporting memorabilia. If retail therapy gets too much then take a break at one of the many waterside locations that The Mailbox houses. Paris Restaurant by Patrick McDonald offers the finest French dining along with a wine list rumoured to be the best in the city. If something less formal is required then Fino Café Bar and Restaurant with a continental menu of pasta, risotto, grills, roasts and salads is the perfect alternative. For something completely different visit the new store from world famous cheesemonger, Paxton & Whitfield, incorporating the new Café Paxton. Recharge your batteries over a weekend at Obsession Hair & Day Spa. A wide range of energising and soothing head to toe spa treatments are available, as well as a complete range of professional hair services. Spoil yourself by spending time in the Crystal Spa or by booking a luxury aromatherapy facial, the treatment list is extensive. More and more people are choosing to spend a luxury weekend break in their home city. With all this on offer why not book one and take a good look at what The Mailbox and Birmingham really has to offer? The Mailbox 0121 632 1000 www.mailboxlife.com | 
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