Florida Guide - Shopping - Page 1Shopping in Florida
My friends are often horrified to hear that I drive whilst on holiday in Florida. ‘How do you cope with those big cars and driving on the wrong side of the road. ’ The response is simple, my husband and I are incompatible, I love to shop but he...
Viewed 256 times since 08 March 2009. Walmart – A potted history
When we visit the USA we will inevitably visit the huge Walmart store close to our home. The store, whilst functional , and perhaps too large at times, is quite an amazing selling machine. And this is just one store, in one county, in one State....
Viewed 170 times since 05 January 2009. The Loop at Ormond Beach
For those who are lucky enough to be able to spend longer than 2 or 3 weeks in Orlando, there is a whole world out there beyond Disney and the magical parks. Having more time to enjoy everything that Florida, and Orlando in particular, has to offer...
Viewed 148 times since 02 January 2009. PUBLIX – YOUR LOCAL SUPERMARKET
Shopping is one of the highlights of staying in Orlando, and even simple things like food shopping are different and interesting. Most of us will have heard of Walmart, but Publix is a little less known supermarket, which could be compared to...
Viewed 365 times since 02 January 2009. Shopping in Miami
If you’re visiting Miami while you’re travelling around Florida then you will find a vast array of shops and malls. South Beach is a great place to start and one of my favourites is the Coconut Grove, it has numerous boutiques in a small area, you...
Viewed 136 times since 27 December 2008. Shoping in Florida
Shopping in Florida is a definite must even though just lately the dollar to pound is not as good as before bargains are still to be has at much better prices than in the UK. Below is some of the shopping places we like to visit on our trips to...
Viewed 514 times since 15 December 2008. The ultimate shopping guide
Even without the excellent exchange rate, shopping in the US can be a very worthwhile pastime. In December 2008, the duty free allowance is expected to rise, so you can make even better use of your luggage allowance. I always start my...
Viewed 565 times since 01 September 2008. Lowe’s Tool Heaven
Well I have done a lot of shopping in Florida now having been travelling there for over 10 years and recently as a villa owner, previously I was blown away by the sheer size of Home Depot but with a new Lowe’s store being built close to our villa...
Viewed 362 times since 01 September 2008. Flourishing Cagan Crossings Area on HWY 27
A lot has happened to this area since our last visit to our villa on Orange Tree. Cagan Crossings has developed really nicely over the past few years, with its 24 hour Wal-Mart store to keep you busy for hours! Next to this is a huge Lowes...
Viewed 870 times since 01 September 2008. Toys for the Boys and shopping for girls
This could be the perfect combination for men who hate shopping and women who don’t understand cars. A visit to the Mall of Millenia could be the answer and a way to avoid any disagreements about more shops or looking at cars all day because now you...
Viewed 398 times since 01 September 2008. Downtown Disney West Side
Orlando is a mecca for shopping and dining but there is one place that has it all –sprinkled with some Disney magic pixie dust. That place is Downtown Disney. Downtown simply means the centre of the town or city and Downtown Disney is a fun...
Viewed 412 times since 01 September 2008. The Loop
The loop is a shopping plaza on the Osceola parkway and John young. There are many shops and restaurants there. There is also a multiplex cinema with all the latest films. Just out side the cinema is a restaurant called Johnny Rockets this...
Viewed 495 times since 01 September 2008. Florida Mall
This has been a favourite Mall for our family for many years but now our daughters are teenagers they can shop for England. Situated on South Orange Blossom Trail and Sandlake, it is not too far from most vacation homes. Popular with locals...
Viewed 40 times since 01 September 2008. The Millenia Mall
The Mall at Millenia or The Millenia Mall, which ever way you say the name, doesn’t change the fact that this place has to be one of the best shopping malls I have ever experienced. The Mall can probably boast the finest collection of designer...
Viewed 463 times since 01 September 2008. Shopping in Florida, or how to make your trip pay for itself, almost! (Part 3)
Since buying our villa in Florida we have been lucky enough to visit around three times per year. Over the years we have managed to work out which items are so much cheaper to buy in Florida than in the UK that the savings almost make it worthwhile...
Viewed 452 times since 01 September 2008. Shopping in Florida, or how to make your trip pay for itself, almost! (Part 2)
Since buying our villa in Florida we have been lucky enough to visit around three times per year. Over the years we have managed to work out which items are so much cheaper to buy in Florida than in the UK that the savings almost make it worthwhile...
Viewed 470 times since 01 September 2008. Shopping in Florida or how to make your trip pay for itself, almost! (Part 1)
We are lucky in that since we bought our home in Florida we have managed to visit the sunshine state roughly every four months. Due to our frequent trips the main attraction to us is no longer the theme parks but visiting the villa and enjoying the...
Viewed 417 times since 01 September 2008. Cagan Crossings
Cagan Crossings is a new up and coming area on highway 27 just north of the junction with highway 192 straight across from the 24 hour Wal Mart . It is a growing development of residential apartments with a small attractive tree lined town centre....
Viewed 893 times since 01 September 2008. Mall at Millenia Shopping
This really is more than just another Mall, it is described on it’s website as ‘more than just the ultimate shopping destination’, it claims to treat guests to a sensory experience with breathtaking architecture, LED screens atop 35 foot high masts,...
Viewed 936 times since 01 September 2008. Florida Mall Shopping
This is a traditional American Mall it is fully enclosed and air conditioned, so a great place to spend a day if you want to get out of the heat or if you get a rainy afternoon and with a fantastic two hundred and sixty shops to choose from there’s...
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