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Jan/Feb 2006
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Orlando's Shopping Experience
It's all about the ambiance. Similar to "typical" shopping centers, these venues provide a number of goods and services but aside from the trendy items for sale, many offer an atmosphere that is unmistakably upscale.

If you consider yourself a discriminating shopper who prefers "finer brand names", Orlando has an abundance of one-of-a-kind boutiques, sprawling malls and exclusive guest services.
At Orlando's newest and most lavish mall, The Mall at Millenia, shoppers are instantly wooed by wide, uncluttered walkways, a water garden and an artful combination of glass and Italian marble throughout. Its more than 100 shops include anchor department stores Burdine-Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus, in addition to the upscale clothiers Burberry, Gucci, Hugo Boss and Kenneth Cole. Luxury retailers at the mall include jewelers Tiffany & Company as well as purveyors of accessories and leather goods Chanel, Coach and Louis Vuitton. Timeless gifts and collectibles can be found at Lladro or Swarovski. Looking for the perfect strappy sandals? Shop Jimmy Choo. For those serious upscale shoppers, the mall recently added three new fashion forward developments including Juicy Couture, Salvatore Ferragamo and the addition of women's apparel to Chanel.
Guest services include valet parking, full-service concierge, foreign currency exchange, gift wrapping, taxi stand and ticket sales for area attractions.

Celebrities spotted at the Mall at Millenia include Tiger Woods, Alicia Keys, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock.
At Orlando's largest mall, The Florida Mall, upscale department stores Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Burdine-Macy's and Lord & Taylor anchor more than 250 stores selling every heart's desire - apparel and shoes for the whole family, cards and books, specialty foods, makeup and perfume, sporting goods, jewelry, home furnishings and more.
Too busy to shop? At either the Mall at Millenia or The Florida Mall, visitors may choose the services of a personal shopper. Although the service is complimentary, personal shoppers work on an appointment basis, so it is necessary to call your choice ahead of time. Neiman Marcus, located at the Mall at Millenia, even offers an online personal shopper request form on its Website, www.neimanmarcus.com. Knowing your particular preferences in advance, the personal shopper can pull a variety of items from throughout the store and bring them to the personal shopping office for guests to make an effortless and private selection, or gifts can be wrapped and ready for you to pick up.

Want more bang for your buck? For those who can appreciate the finer brands at not so inflated prices, Orlando Premium Outlets features Dior, Tod's, Barneys and Burberry (just to name drop a few) at discounted price tags!
If strolling outdoors and browsing through shop windows piques your shopping interest, schedule a visit to Winter Park's Park Avenue, dubbed "Rodeo Drive East" for its boutiques and galleries.
Small upscale clothiers like Tuni, Nicole Miller and Golden Rabbit dot the avenue along with independent stationers, jewelers and florists.
In downtown Orlando, several shopping centers cater to the discriminating shopaholic. Thornton Park, the city's most stylish district, is highlighted by specialty stores perfect for an afternoon of exploring. Even the most experienced of antique shoppers will be impressed with the old-world treasures at Antique Row on Orange Avenue or the nearby Ivanhoe shops.

Mall at Millenia

www.mallatmillenia.com 407-363-3555

The Florida Mall

www.simon.com 407-851-6255

Orlando Premium Outlets

www.premiumoutlets.com/Orlando 407-238-7787

Winter Park

www.ci.winter-park.fl.us 407-599-3399

Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau

www.orlandoinfo.com 407-363-5872