Choices for Orlando shopping are trending towards a more upscale and affluent customer. Some commercial retail areas once known for t-shirt and souvenir shops are now finding more affluent customers interested in designer brands.
With well over 55 million visitors per year, Orlando is rapidly expanding in terms of diverse attractions, shopping, dining, and lodging. These developments bring an array of amenities that cater to the wide variety of tourists, and it is only ‘fitting’ that visitors need some fantastic places to shop and stay!
With approximately 52 million square feet of shopping options in Central Florida, Orlando and its surrounding areas have quickly become a shopper’s paradise. Whether you are looking for high-end luxury shops, unique boutiques or scoring great deals on designer items, Orlando shopping has all this to offer.
Mall of Millenia Orlando
Upscale Shopping in Orlando
One retail spot in Orlando that sums up high-end Orlando luxury shopping is the Mall at Millenia. Ranked as the 10th most productive shopping center in the world, it features 15 of the most in-demand luxury retail brands from around the globe (MallatMillenia.com). For an unparalleled Orlando shopping experience, this mall should be a definite must visit on your fashionista list. This bi-level shopping complex features elegant architecture and high resolution screens throughout the mall showcasing footage of runway shows from the fashion capitals of the world.
Perhaps most importantly, it also has world renowned luxury brands like: Burberry, Chanel, David Yurman, Gucci, Henri Bendel, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Saint Laurent, Tory Burch, Louis Vuitton, Rolex Boutique, Tiffany and Co and Versace. The Mall at Millenia additionally offers assortment of amenities including valet, shopping packages, post office, a cell phone charging station, complimentary strollers and wheelchairs, and a foreign currency exchange.
Heading to Disney in 2015? Keep your eyes on a new development known as Disney Springs. Downtown Disney has begun its transformation into Disney Springs, which will offer 150 unique shopping, dining and other venues in an open air Spanish architecture styled mall when it is completed in 2016. Disney has promised some boutiques and shops that currently aren’t on the Orlando shopping itinerary.
Check out Beautifully Disney and Cherry Tree Lane for Women’s accessories , Happy Hound for your four legged friend’s accessories, Zoey and Pickles for young girl’s fashions, and Disney Centerpiece for unique home decor. Additionally, some fine retailers rumored to be opening in 2015 are Oakley, L’Occtaine, and Sound Lion.
Unique Boutiques in Central Florida
If a more distinctive shopping experience is what you crave, look no further than the charming city of Winter Park. This well-to-do town is located just a short, half-hour drive from Disney World. Park Avenue/Hannibal Square, situated heart of Winter Park, is known as an upscale shopping destination in the Orlando area. Along this charming, cobble stoned street and square you will find several specialty shops and boutiques.
As you stroll along the tree lined Park Avenue, you will notice recognizable favorites like Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Nicole Miller, Lily Pulitzer and Talbots as well as several specialty shops you might not have in your hometown. This is a great opportunity to scope out some of these one-off stores. Alex & Ani offers eco-conscious, exclusive jewelry designs. For chic yet classic apparel be sure not to miss these upscale boutiques for both men and women: Sultre, Ginger, Tuni’s, Hutton , Thread, Current Men, and Siegel’s. Slip on a pair of high-end, hard to find women and men’s shoes at Fettish or Shooz on Park Avenue. And, if you don’t want your kids to be dressed like everyone else, try Bebe’s or Tugboat and the Bird. At these stores, you will find a unique variety of clothing designers for both babies and children. Winter Park is your one stop shop for all things unique!
High-End Premium Outlets
Perhaps you want to look like you spent a fortune oneposh designer labels but not spend one. Then you have come to the right city for shopping. Orlando is one of the very few cities in the country to have high-end, luxury brands sold in its outlets.
If you want to find discounts of 30% and beyond on designer name brands, check out the Orlando Premium Outlets. Orlando Vineland Premium Outlet features Armani, Barney’s New York, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Diane Von Furstenberg, Elie Tahari, Fendi, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Roberto Cavalli. If that isn’t enough discount shopping, head over to Orlando International Premium Outlet which showcases stores such as: Kate Spade, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Coach, 7 for All Mankind, Michael Kors, Thomas Pink, Ted Baker London, Lacoste, and North Face.
Orlando Vacation Rentals Transforming Lodging Market
Just like Orlando shopping is transforming for designer tastes, so it goes for consumers desiring more comfortable “home-like” lodging accommodations.
Vacation home rentals are hot nationally and certainly in the Central Florida market. Large living spaces, self catering kitchens and amenities like game rooms and/or home theaters are all part of a menu of affordable holiday home options that are vastly superior to other lodging choices.
OVH 360 offers 2 unique aspects for all our guests including a 100% satisfaction guarantee along with individually selected homes that meet our stringent quality standards.
Give the team at Orlando Vacation homes 360 a toll free call at 888-826-0551 to discuss your many rental options from 3 to 6 bedrooms in size. One can also search our inventory of rental homes by searching online availability for various home sizes.
