The Great Escape: Plaza Bella

Plaza Bella has plenty of shops designed to pamper Bloomingdale moms. The 36,000-square-foot plaza at the intersection of Bloomingdale Avenue and Bell Shoals Road includes , the perfect place to pick up that new Vera Bradley or Brighton purse or treat yourself to a piece of Kameleon Jewelry. New items are arriving daily so be sure to stop by The Green Boutique at 1032 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico.

While you’re at Plaza Bella, don’t forget to check out , 1046 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. This shop features funky and stylish accessories, furnishings and gifts.

Then stop by for a massage at , 1040 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. Go online at http://www.planetbeach.com/ for a free $25 gift certificate.The spa offers massages, facials, UV therapy, teeth whitening, Saunatox, hydration treatments and other services.

Just a few doors down, you can continue pampering yourself at , 1036 Bloomingdale Ave., where you can indulge in a new hairstyle, manicure or pedicure and waxing.

For a refreshing break after all of that shopping and pampering, drop in to , 1044 Bloomingdale Ave., for a fresh fruit-juice smoothie. Four of their most popular smoothies – SunSational Strawberry, Mahalo Mango, Malibu Peach and Polar Pineapple – are now just $4 for a regular-size smoothie. A 12-ounce tropical or berry smoothie with a gourmet wrap or salad is $8.39.