Escape the Crowd

Dedicated E-mail: Visa

They say it’s better to give than to receive. But this holiday season, why not give and receive?

As a Visa Signature cardholder, you can escape the mall crowds in the Visa Signature Lounge at Westfield San Francisco Centre, Level 4 — Under the Dome.

Think of it as Visa’s gift to you while you shop for everyone else.

Not sure if you qualify? If you have a Visa card that earns you points, miles, or rewards, check the front for the Visa Signature band. If you’ve got one, head to the lounge for major perks like complimentary Starbucks beverages and coat check. Let Junior entertain himself in the family play area while you catch up on e-mails or use the Internet to track down those limited-edition sneakers your S.O. has been hinting at. You’ll also get a handy gift guide with insider offers and savings from major online and offline merchants.

A host of complimentary special events — personal appearances by Giants pitcher Barry Zito on December 18; food and wine pairings with Pedroncelli Winery on December 19; favorite holiday lattes from Starbucks on December 20 — will take your mind off the fact that you’ve ticked only two people off your twenty-plus list.

All you need to do is show your Visa Signature card.

Open now through Wednesday, December 26, at Westfield San Francisco Centre, 865 Market Street, between 4th and 5th Streets. Participation is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and available only while supplies last and capacity allows. Maximum lounge capacity at anytime is 80 people. Visit visa.com/signaturelounge for details and special event listings.