Invite your best girlfriends, mom, sisters, nieces or any other ladies who love a good time; blend in liberal amounts of unique gift ideas, glam, glitter and interactive demonstrations; then add a fashion show and more entertainment, sumptuous reasonably-priced meals just a few feet away, a glass of wine to enjoy while shopping, onsite gift wrapping, deluxe motor coach transportation packages and an incredible location. Stir like crazy until the smiles and laughter begin.

The Girlfriends Expo & Getaway, November 20-21 at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, is a mini vacation from holiday stress. Escape chaotic malls and those impossibly crowded parking lots. Mom needs a new purse? Would the sister who has everything love a fabulous scarf or necklace? With more than 100 exhibits, there's no need to get up at 4 a.m. on Black Friday. Find them something perfect and unique at the show! Would you love a makeover? Cosmetic and makeup specialists will be there to offer professional advice.

The guys have had their hunting weekend. Now it's your turn for girlfriends and good times. We know ladies excel at multi-tasking. So pamper yourself and get the shopping done! This will be so much fun that it could become your annual tradition.

Here's our suggested itinerary
Upon your arrival at the island Friday night, grab a glass of wine or your favorite cocktail from one of our conveniently-located cash bars and slip into shopping bliss at the expo. When hunger strikes, you and your friends can stop in our special dining area to enjoy a delicious dinner, which you won't have to prepare! Everything is just a few steps away.

The night doesn't have to end after the expo closes for the night. Make this a true getaway by staying at the island, where there is something for everyone. Hit the lounge for live music and dancing, find a hot slot, socialize with your friends as you try your luck at the blackjack and poker tables, challenge your friends to a game at the new state-of-the-art bowling alley, or head to the tropical indoor pool where you can relax in the hot tup so you'll be ready for the next day of shopping.

Then indulge yourselves by sleeping in on Saturday morning! Just don't sleep too long because you won't want to miss our breakfast buffet before the expo re-opens at 10 a.m. And what goes better with breakfast than a freshly-made Mimosa or Bloody Mary? We'll have those available for you as well! We'll also be offering a scrumptious selection of foods in our cafeteria-style lunch available on Saturday.

If you want to let someone do the driving, Tourco Firstline Tours is offering incredible packages that include:

• Round trip deluxe motor coach transportation
• Deluxe Accommodations at Treasure Island
• $15 per day on your Treasure Island card
• Free admission to the Girlfriends Expo & Getaway
• Prizes
• A Tourco Tour manager

The package prices (per person, based on double occupancy) are:
Friday night stay: $99; Saturday night stay: $129; Friday & Saturday night stay: $189. Call Tourco at 763-780-2985 or 800-868-7261 to make your bus package reservations.

Prefer to drive yourself? Treasure Island Hotel & Resort is offering some outstanding hotel packages at deeply discounted room rates:

• Friday night stay: $79; Saturday night stay: $99
• $20 bonus play and tickets to the expo provided at check-in

Benefiting Breast Cancer Education and Support Services
The Breast Cancer Awareness Association will conduct a silent auction during this event. In addition, fifty percent of ticket sales for this and all other 2009 shows produced by Mid-America Events & Expos, a woman-owned company, will be donated to the Association. The organization will also be given a booth at each event. Mid-America's support for this cause is personal. In 2008, a beloved staff member lost her long and courageous battle with breast cancer; another staff member was diagnosed with an advanced form of the disease and has just completed treatment.

The Girlfriends Expo & Getaway is sponsored in part by 5 Eyewitness News, KSTC Channel 45, Twin Cities Women's Directory and Treasure Island Resort & Casino. Admission is $6 at the door or $3 with a discount ticket available at www.101expos.com.

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