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squirreltrips uploaded a new video
(10 months ago)
When I think of Orlando, Florida I automatically think Mickey Mouse, Rol...
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When I think of Orlando, Florida I automatically think Mickey Mouse, Roller coasters and water slides what I didn't think of was amazing shopping until now. Though asking around the UK tourists I seem to be very much behind the times, with the plentiful shopping centres and large outlet villages and not to mention an ever strengthening dollar exchange rate, more and more people are coming to Orlando to pick up a bargain.
"We were warned by our friends to bring an extra suitcase" joked a family from York while carrying hundreds of bags from Levi to Burberry. With the added entertainment value of Orlando's theme parks, Universal Studios, Disney World and Aqua parks to name a few Orlando is really a perfect holiday for families and groups of friends looking for a white knuckle shopping experience.
I spent a day shopping, for research of course! in the Florida Mall followed by the Premium Outlet on Universal Drive. For those who have not experienced the true American shopping dream - a few of these are a must.
For the trendy teenagers and young women shops like Forever 21 which is much like out H&M sell high street fashion at a fantastic price, a group of girls can easily spend an hour in a Forever 21 and is a great place to suggest to the woman in your life If you want to sit and relax for an hour in a Starbucks.
For those in love with make-up Sephora stocks brands that you can find all over the world but not much of in UK, such as Make up Forever, Anastasia and the fantastic Hello Kitty makeup brand. Even your every day items are better bought in America with an improving exchange rate!
For a variety of age ranges Macys and Saks of Fifth Avenue are the department stores to head to. For those in their 20s shops like American Eagle and Banana Republic really have the "American look" of tans and navies down perfectly.
For those in love with gadgets the Apple store is always and must and Best Buy is a great place to take advantage of the exchange rate, just remember most prices exclude tax on top so make sure you know the total price to avoid a surprise at the till.
All these shops are found at the Florida Mall which is a typical indoors mall and great for when the rain pops out in the afternoon.
The Premium Outlet centre is all outdoors, built like a village of shops, so if you are going for a couple of hours walking about it is advised that you keep an umbrella with you just incase. Shops like French Connection, Giorgio Armani, Nike and Swarovski are all found at this outlet with huge savings, so for those who love a bargain you need to visit.
With such a high number of outlet centres and malls Orlando Florida is definitely a strong contender for America's shopping scene and with such great weather, amazing entertainment for everyone and many deals flying from the UK it is only going to get better and better!
My only tip is bring an extra suitcase, you have been warned.
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"@JWatson2239 No longer in town but managed to see the sights when I was ..."
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"@JWatson2239 No longer in town but managed to see the sights when I was there"
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squirreltrips uploaded a new video
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What a great day out for the family.
I got much closer than I originally...
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What a great day out for the family.
I got much closer than I originally planned thanks to the great keepers at Gatorland taking me into the enclosures to see the beautiful, but scary white Alligators.
With live shows where you can hold snakes and see big hairy spiders everyone will be entertained with the high level of comedy by the keepers. There is even the opportunity to get a picture with an alligator, just before the alligator wrestling show which is a must see to hear all the amazing facts about these great creatures.
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squirreltrips uploaded a new video
(10 months ago)
The Tivoli Lagos has a great location in the heart of Lagos but still ma...
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The Tivoli Lagos has a great location in the heart of Lagos but still managing to feel relaxed and quiet as soon as you enter the reception.
This hotel is a definite place to relax with friends with lots of areas to sit and relax including the white lounge with the fire on in the winter.
The top part of this hotel is being so close to everything with the Marina a couple of minutes away with the Adega Da Marina restaurant where you will have the best grilled food (I had the grilled chicken which was amazing)
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squirreltrips uploaded a new video
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The Vila Gale Lagos is definitely not lacking in style. I loved staying ...
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The Vila Gale Lagos is definitely not lacking in style. I loved staying at the hotel. I felt as if I was living in a vogue magazine with the Portuguese fashion images. But my favourite part about this hotel was my room.
The bed was so comfy, the bathroom had a lovely shower and toiletries, the balcony overlooked the pool and the sea and I enjoyed relaxing in front of the tv with some cheeky chocolate cake from room service on my first night.
My second favourite place was the spa enjoying the swimming pool and sauna after travelling from cold Glasgow was the perfect start to my holiday the only thing is to remember to either take a swimming cap or 3 Euros cause the fancier hotels like you to have your hair covered.
This hotel definitely has a wow factor when you enter with a very nice lobby which had a wine tasting when I arrived from their own vineyards in their other hotel.
I would recommend this hotel for couples, families and golfers due to it being so close to golf courses and I overheard them talking about special rates that they give their guests.
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