Florida Agian, Can't Wait
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Hi,
2 weeks today I'm off to Florida (Orlando) for the fourth time.
I've been/done/seen everything there, but it's still good fun and there's new things every time I've been.
In terms of shopping, I believe there are two shopping malls (Florida Mall and Mall at Millenia), and various outlets etc.
It helps if you have things you want/need to buy, that they sell. I.e. I know that I want to pick up a specific watch that I've been after (significantly cheaper over there), loads of trainers (I'm a sneakerhead), a trip to a Honda dealer for a few bits, and general clothes/odds/sods that I see.
Best days IMO for shopping are weekends, as the parks are busiest at weekends.
Gaz
2 weeks today I'm off to Florida (Orlando) for the fourth time.
I've been/done/seen everything there, but it's still good fun and there's new things every time I've been.
In terms of shopping, I believe there are two shopping malls (Florida Mall and Mall at Millenia), and various outlets etc.
It helps if you have things you want/need to buy, that they sell. I.e. I know that I want to pick up a specific watch that I've been after (significantly cheaper over there), loads of trainers (I'm a sneakerhead), a trip to a Honda dealer for a few bits, and general clothes/odds/sods that I see.
Best days IMO for shopping are weekends, as the parks are busiest at weekends.
Gaz
I'm off in August. It's always enjoyable but I've been so many times before. Not my choice but my parents go every year and need a driver (they're getting on and Dad had his license taken away.) My brother did the duty the last couple of years. Still, my other half has never been and looking forward to it as is my son.
2222 said:
Other then the parks at has few if any redeeming features and once you've done those.......
With so many places in the world to see, why would you ever want to go back there?
Eta I'm referring to Orlando rather than Florida, which has many nice places to visit.
Have you ever actually visited the City of Orlando and the environs to the north and east of the metro area, versus the tourist hell that is Kissimmee/Davenport/Lake BV? It doesn't sound like you have.With so many places in the world to see, why would you ever want to go back there?
Eta I'm referring to Orlando rather than Florida, which has many nice places to visit.
Matt Harper said:
Have you ever actually visited the City of Orlando and the environs to the north and east of the metro area, versus the tourist hell that is Kissimmee/Davenport/Lake BV? It doesn't sound like you have.
I'd love some pointers as to places to go in the city for a day tripMatt Harper said:
2222 said:
Other then the parks at has few if any redeeming features and once you've done those.......
With so many places in the world to see, why would you ever want to go back there?
Eta I'm referring to Orlando rather than Florida, which has many nice places to visit.
Have you ever actually visited the City of Orlando and the environs to the north and east of the metro area, versus the tourist hell that is Kissimmee/Davenport/Lake BV? It doesn't sound like you have.With so many places in the world to see, why would you ever want to go back there?
Eta I'm referring to Orlando rather than Florida, which has many nice places to visit.
Did get across to Daytona beach which I quite liked.
toon10 said:
Original Poster said:
We go in 10 days, can't wait!
2 main malls are Mall at Millennia and Florida Mall, I personally prefer Florida Mall. You've also got the outlets as well which aren't bad for a trip for a couple of hours.
Pretty much where we end up. Is Premier Outlets stil going?2 main malls are Mall at Millennia and Florida Mall, I personally prefer Florida Mall. You've also got the outlets as well which aren't bad for a trip for a couple of hours.
Orlando Premium Outlets is the main 'discount' shopping area (again - not an enclosed mall per se) at intersection of I-Drive and Oak Ridge Road.
IN51GHT said:
I'd love some pointers as to places to go in the city for a day trip
Give me some idea of your circumstances/interests and I'll try to help if I can. I'm English, but have lived in metro Orlando for the past 13 years, so am reasonably familiar with this area.So, are children involved? Day and or night? Relaxed or action-packed? Driving or public transport? Indoor or outdoor? Arts/Sports/Dining/Boozing?
What are you looking for?
Just totted it up in my head and I've been on 9 trips in the last 20 years, some in combination with Other parts of the world/states, but sometimes solely based in the Orlando area. We always take trips out in the car there's some lovely places within a couple of hours drive, for example cedar key which is a bit further, on the west coast of Fl north of Tampa. Tempted to have another trip this year even tho we can only get a week off work!
It's definately a bit 'marmite' but I could never get bored of the compete package.
It's definately a bit 'marmite' but I could never get bored of the compete package.
Currently live in Florida and have taken my children to the parks in Orlando twice. Hateful jungle of stucco, concrete and plastic IMO and have sworn never to go again in my life. Told my family that if they want to see me in Orlando again they can wait until I croak and take me in an urn!
Why go there when there are amazing national parks to see? Each to their own I guess.
Why go there when there are amazing national parks to see? Each to their own I guess.
Matt Harper said:
Give me some idea of your circumstances/interests and I'll try to help if I can. I'm English, but have lived in metro Orlando for the past 13 years, so am reasonably familiar with this area.
So, are children involved? Day and or night? Relaxed or action-packed? Driving or public transport? Indoor or outdoor? Arts/Sports/Dining/Boozing?
What are you looking for?
Looking to go for a day, through to the evening, taking in a bit of "non mall" shopping, somewhere nice to eat, with my 10 & 13 y/o daughters & my wifeSo, are children involved? Day and or night? Relaxed or action-packed? Driving or public transport? Indoor or outdoor? Arts/Sports/Dining/Boozing?
What are you looking for?
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