Destinations: Tax-Free Shopping

Photo courtesy of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

There are many things I loved about my trip to Portland in May. Among them: tax-free shopping. Now I've got two more cities to add to my shopping list! Kimpton Hotels in Minneapolis and Boston - and Portland, of course - are offering some great shopping packages just in time for you to stock up on fall fashion.

Hotel Monaco, Portland
Relax, No Tax package

• Deluxe accommodations
• Two cocktails at Red Star Tavern & Roast House
• Free valet parking
• Discounts on Portland shopping
• This package also is available Hotel Vintage Plaza and RiverPlace Hotel

Grand Hotel, Minneapolis
Relax, No Tax package

• Ten percent off the best available rate for one night or more
• Two cocktails at The SIX15 Room
• Ten percent discount at Macy's
• Free parking
• All the tax-free clothes shopping you can handle!

Nine Zero Hotel, Boston
Take a Brake package

• Deluxe accommodations
• Free valet parking
• Snack pack to-go for your drive home
• Shopping discounts at nearby stores
• Oh, and just so you know - Massachusetts' tax-free shopping clause is for single items of clothing that cost less than $175.

These packages are valid through Sept. 21.