| title says it all, sort of. You can find just about | | | | And with all that shopping, eating has to fit in |
| anything you want in Orlando, and any time of | | | | there somewhere. There’s quick and easy |
| year (unless you like snow and cold weather; | | | | food for the family at the food court. There are |
| sorry friend). | | | | also plenty of upscale restaurants and their |
| The superb shopping in Orlando can be just as | | | | famous cheesecake factory. |
| much of a tourist attraction as the world famous | | | | The variety of shopping in Orlando is not just in |
| theme parks and other regular tourist attractions. | | | | the number of malls. There are various styles |
| Called by some writers ‘the ultimate | | | | also. For example, outlet malls are known for |
| family holiday destination’ this small but | | | | great deals. Orlando has several outlet centers. |
| vibrant city is home to a large number of | | | | Two are located right on International Drive: Belz |
| excellent shopping malls, and is known for its | | | | Designer Outlet Center and The Belz Factory |
| vibrant nightlife and renowned sports centers. | | | | Outlet are convenient to get to and the Belz |
| In sum, a visit to Orlando means a phenomenal | | | | Factory Outlet is the largest outlet center in the |
| number of outstanding shops and stores. | | | | United States. The designer outlet includes brands |
| You’ll find a vast range of designer | | | | such as Ralph Lauren, DKNY and many others. |
| outlets, classy department stores, countless | | | | Another outlet mall is The Orlando Premium |
| fashion boutiques and sprawling shopping malls. | | | | Outlet, featuring discount merchandise. There are |
| Something for everyone, indeed. Let’s | | | | good deals at just about every store. And Lake |
| check out a few of them now, so you can have | | | | Buena Vista Factory Stores, located near Disney |
| an idea of what to expect in this tourist mecca. | | | | World, has a great variety of stores and products |
| Starting at the top end, there is the Florida Mall, | | | | for everyone in your family, including a playground |
| Orlando’s largest shopping center. With | | | | for the kids. |
| 245 stores, including eight department stores, well, | | | | Completing the shopping cycle, International Drive |
| you’re more than likely to find what | | | | has two large, open air markets. |
| something you want here. The location, naturally, | | | | The Mercado has several stores featuring a wide |
| is convenient as it’s near International | | | | variety of designer clothes. There are also various |
| Drive, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and | | | | places to buy the art work of local artists as well |
| Sea World. | | | | as other Floridian merchandise. The ambience of |
| Not so large, but hardly ‘small’ is | | | | an open air market is emphasized by the |
| Alamonte Mall, near the downtown area. More | | | | cobblestone walk ways throughout. |
| than 150 stores beckon you to a great shopping | | | | The Pointe Orlando is a large open air market with |
| experience which is very much Florida, including | | | | sixty stores, but is not only for shopping. One can |
| indoor palm trees and native vegetation in the | | | | have a great time dining and enjoying their |
| mall. | | | | evening entertainment. Its seven restaurants and |
| And if shopping is your thing, or even if you just | | | | two night clubs assure you a fine time. |
| need a couple of personal items or a gift or two, | | | | And to get more of a sense of locality, another |
| or three, don’t miss The Mall at Millenia. | | | | open air market, The Farmer’s Market, |
| Reputed as very big and very complete, | | | | features fresh produce, locally made crafts and a |
| it’s centrally located and close to major | | | | variety of other merchandise. |
| theme parks. The mall offers such conveniences | | | | So, yes, it’s true, Orlando really does |
| as valet parking, discounted hotel reservations, | | | | offer the visitor a full experience. After the |
| gift wrapping, and a U.S. post office; and | | | | theme parks, don’t forget your shopping. |
| that’s just the beginning. | | | | You’ll find it all here! |