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11 Feb 20, 07:31 AM |
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Imagineer
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What's the best (quietest!) Outlet please?
I've read horror stories about queuing to get into Outlet shops etc.
We will definitely want to do some shopping, but not worried about specific shops. And it will hopefully just be a one off visit, I'm not planning on multiple trips! I've got young teen boys, so sports shops are probably more important than a Disney store. We will be staying in Homestead, Naples and Bradenton before we hit Orlando. Any pointers much appreciated. Thank you x |
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11 Feb 20, 08:20 AM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: Dec 12
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frist of all, you're going at a great time (judging by your ticker) as there should be a Tax Free weekend early in august (no tax on clothes up to $60 per item) if the tax free weekend is renewed
so keep on the lookout for this info, it's basically 6.5% you won't pay at the store then we tend to go to the premium outlets at International Drive they're busy, but never had to queue to enter the stores in august during that tax free weekend. the key, as always, is to arrive early (they usually open around 10am, check opening hours) If you're planning on going mid-day/afternoon, then yes it will be busy no matter where you go you may still be on the coast when the tax free is on, so there is one premium outlet (Simon) at Tyrone Square in St Petersburg check here simon/mall but, again, the key is to be there before opening time. We usually arrive at least 30 minutes before opening time, simply to get a close by parking spot |
11 Feb 20, 08:23 AM |
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We really liked Miromar outlets in Estero, about half an hour from Naples. We went in August, it was really quiet when we went. We tend to get to outlets early and finish when it gets busy.
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11 Feb 20, 08:49 AM |
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Imagineer
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Recommend Orlando Outlet Marketplace, it's near Universal and tends to be quieter than Premium Outlets etc. They have the big sport stores.
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11 Feb 20, 09:08 AM |
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slightly serious Dibber
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If you’re out near Bradenton the Ellenton Outlets aren’t too far from there
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11 Feb 20, 02:30 PM |
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Thread Starter
Imagineer
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Ooh, lots of info to add t my Holiday Planning Book. Thanks everyone x
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11 Feb 20, 02:31 PM |
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Thread Starter
Imagineer
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Am loving the tax free weekend promo, will be sure to find somewhere, wherever we may be...
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11 Feb 20, 02:46 PM |
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Apprentice Imagineer
Join Date: Dec 11
Location: Middlesbrough
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If it’s quiet you want... definitely drop into Ellenton Mall. We have been some days and it feels like your the only one there.
They have a great Michael Kors shop as well. |
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11 Feb 20, 08:39 PM |
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slightly serious Dibber
Join Date: Apr 09
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A small bit further down is UTC a bit more expensive but some great restaurants including a Cheesecake factory Mmmm and Marshalls etc very close by mallatutc/
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11 Feb 20, 10:17 PM |
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Looking for my Ears
Join Date: Aug 13
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The traffic and parking at both Premium outlets can be horrendous at times so we normally drop in to Lake Buena vista factory stores as it never seems that busy and easy to get in and out of.
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