SHOPPING
Shop Orlando, Finding Treasures on a Whirlwind Trip A three-day itinerary for getting the most from your shopping adventure.
The Mall at Millenia.
Fashionistas should set aside a full day to tackle Orlando International Premium Outlets and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, located about 10 miles apart and together housing 340 designer and name-brand stores offering discounts of 25 to 65 percent daily. While most of the popular brands are found at both locations, selection and sales vary. At International Drive, find everything from Michael Kors sunglasses to Dooney & DAY
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Bourke bags, as well as hundreds of stellar finds at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. A triumphant day at Vineland Avenue might include a great buy on jeans from True Religion, a classic trench coat from Burberry or evening wear from Carolina Herrera. Still looking for more shopping? The Pointe, also on International Drive, offers an excellent mix of specialty boutiques where you will find just the right memento. Find the perfect tools to achieve inner peace at
Moon Dance Trading Co., indulge in locallymade Bowes Signature Candles or scooter shop at Redi to Pedi. By the way, the I-Ride Trolley offers stops at all three for a $5 unlimited-ride fee per day, serving as a good option when you would rather not give up your plum parking spot. Save those tender tootsies from a parking lot walk and instead valet park when you arrive at The Mall at DAY
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COURTESY MALL AT MILLENIA
SHOPPERS, START YOUR ENGINES. The world’s top theme parks lure millions to Orlando, but a fabulous shopping scene is what really gets them smiling. Scores of malls and outlets plus several neighborhood boutique districts all within a 15-mile radius have made Orlando one of the most popular shopping destinations in the country. Pack the malls, designer department stores, one-off boutiques and galleries into one place and you’d need 900 American football fields to accommodate them. To tackle it all, you’ll need a tried-and-tested strategy.
