I have done the SoCal shop hop several (6) times! 44 shops in a 3 day time span! Went with a girl friend, stayed in hotels, ate out, had a great time. If there were sales, we spent money, if they were crowded wth not enough help to move people quickly in the store, we stamped our cards and left. On to the next store. Look forward to doing it again - maybe next year!!