Two local favorites for breakfast are First Watch on Sand Lake Road not far from Disney and the Premium outlets and La Peep, around the corner from Universal and close to the Prime outlets.
It's a great idea to have a real meal (french fries eaten in the car do not count as a meal!) before you take on the outlets or the malls. You'll need the energy to get the most out of your shopping trip.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Mall of Milennia Parking tips
In a few words- don't park by Macy's. Unless you are on a search and destroy mission; and it includes Macy's.
If the mall is packed, park by Neiman Marcus. You get a fun walk-thru and the lot is rarely full... Check out the men's jewelry to indulge your inner rock star. Also, the women's cosmetics has rare and wonderful lines like Cle de Peau (Shiseido's upscale line) and Rock and Republic (the world's best blusher, no contest). Plus there is always a new perfume to try, and a knowledgeable person to tell you about its top, middle and bottom notes.
If you are not in a rush, go upstairs and check out the little shops for china, crystal, silver, etc. NM has wonderful and unique gifts, especially at the holidays.
If the mall is packed, park by Neiman Marcus. You get a fun walk-thru and the lot is rarely full... Check out the men's jewelry to indulge your inner rock star. Also, the women's cosmetics has rare and wonderful lines like Cle de Peau (Shiseido's upscale line) and Rock and Republic (the world's best blusher, no contest). Plus there is always a new perfume to try, and a knowledgeable person to tell you about its top, middle and bottom notes.
If you are not in a rush, go upstairs and check out the little shops for china, crystal, silver, etc. NM has wonderful and unique gifts, especially at the holidays.
Florida Mall Parking Tips
Park near Buca De Beppo restaurant, between Nordstorm and Macy's. This gives you direct access to the nicer part of the mall.
Enter through either department store of through the entrance between them.
An alternative, if you are into labels and can afford them, is to park by Saks Fifth Avenue. There is always plenty of parking near Saks, and it is so much fun to see what is new and hot from purses to shoes to cosmetics. Just walk on through and get the copies at the stores inside the mall.
Hidden treasures- Clarks shoes and Banana Republic are near the Saks entrance to the mall. Clarks has the comfy hiking type shoes that Europeans love, plus higher, sexier versions. Banana Republic has great fitting, American-style (but not preppy) clothes for the young adult crowd as well as for in-shape boomers. The quality is great for the price and there is always something for sale.
For cosmetics junkies- there is a MAC store by the food court and a Sephora near the Macy's entrance to the mall. Both will give you all the free advice you want. At Sephora, they now give free samples of everything in little plastic containers. Just ask.
Enter through either department store of through the entrance between them.
An alternative, if you are into labels and can afford them, is to park by Saks Fifth Avenue. There is always plenty of parking near Saks, and it is so much fun to see what is new and hot from purses to shoes to cosmetics. Just walk on through and get the copies at the stores inside the mall.
Hidden treasures- Clarks shoes and Banana Republic are near the Saks entrance to the mall. Clarks has the comfy hiking type shoes that Europeans love, plus higher, sexier versions. Banana Republic has great fitting, American-style (but not preppy) clothes for the young adult crowd as well as for in-shape boomers. The quality is great for the price and there is always something for sale.
For cosmetics junkies- there is a MAC store by the food court and a Sephora near the Macy's entrance to the mall. Both will give you all the free advice you want. At Sephora, they now give free samples of everything in little plastic containers. Just ask.
Premium Outlets Columbus Day Sale!
Go to Premium Outlest online VIP room for Columbus Day sale coupons.
https://www.premiumoutlets.com/vip/viplounge.asp
This is one of the year's biggest sales.
https://www.premiumoutlets.com/vip/viplounge.asp
This is one of the year's biggest sales.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sushi in Orlando- Sushiology at night
By popular request, here is the address for Sushiology on I-Drive, near Wet & Wild and the Prime Outlets:
Sushiology
6400 International Dr #130
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 345-0245
Sushiology is open from 11 to 11 (Sunday 3- 10:30) so you can satisfy that sushi craving when you get back from the parks!
Sushiology
6400 International Dr #130
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 345-0245
Sushiology is open from 11 to 11 (Sunday 3- 10:30) so you can satisfy that sushi craving when you get back from the parks!
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