Shopping
All the famous brands are in the Florida malls - at bargain basement prices too!!! In fact, it`s not unusual for visitors to bring an empty suitcase! Here are some of our favourites, all within easy reach of our villa.
Mall at Millenia - www.mallatmillenia.com
(26 miles NE, approx 30 minutes drive from villa)
More than just the ultimate shopping destination, The Mall at Millenia treats guests to a sensory experience. Breathtaking architecture creates a distinct environment that exceeds all expectations. The latest runway fashions from NY, London, Paris and Milan are broadcast on LED screens atop 35-foot high masts. Amenities such as valet parking, multi-lingual guest services personnel, foreign currency exchange, and global shipping at a U.S. Post Office are offered to enhance the shopping experience.
Festival Bay Mall at International Drive - www.shopfestivalbaymall.com
Orlando's most unique shopping destination, Festival Bay Mall at International Drive80 stores and restaurants and 4 exciting entertainment venues.Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Sheplers Western Wear, Steve and Barry's, PacSun, Journey's, Nine West Outlet, Kasper Outlet, Jones New York Outlet and many more. Festival Bay Mall offers the best in family entertainment in Orlando, including indoor glow-in-the-dark miniature golf at Putting Edge Fun Center, the best indoor playground you've ever seen at Monkey Joe's Parties & Play, Cinemark 20 Movie Theatres, Vans Skatepark and a future surfpark development!Shopping has never been MORE FUN!
The Florida Mall - www.florida-mall-fl.com
(26 miles NE, approx 30 minutes drive from villa)
The premier Central Florida shopping experience is a must for anyone visiting the Orlando area. Featuring 1.9 million square feet of shopping including, Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sears, M&M World, Bare Essentials, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Clarks England, Hollister Co., MAC, Apple, Puma, Adrenalina, Pottery Barn, Euro Moda, Sephora, Williams-Sonoma and over 260 specialty stores.
Orlando Premium Outlets - www.premiumoutlets.com
(16 miles NE, approx 20 minutes drive, Lake Buena Vista area)
150 OUTLET STORES Find impressive savings at Ann Taylor, Barneys New York Outlet, Burberry, Coach, Diesel, Fendi, Gap Outlet, Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Theory, Tommy Hilfiger.
Posner Park
(near junction 14 Davenport - 5 minutes from the villa)
Posner Park is a brand new, open air shopping complex which opened in 2008. The new mall includes top stores such as Target, Best Buy, J.C Penney, Dicks Sporting Goods, Staples and PetSmart with many more to follow.
Grocery Shopping
Walmart - Asda is part of the Walmart group. Nearest Walmart is Haines City, approx 7 ½ miles south on Hwy 27. You can spend hours wandering round this store!
Publix - Very similar to Sainsburys. Nearest Publix is St Charles Plazza, approximately 5 miles SW of villa on Hwy 27. Great variety. You will definitely get everything you need here.
Target - Very similar to Tesco, and carry the Cherokee range. Nearest Target is in the new Posner Park Mall