A&F and Hollister: Is there the equivalent of Altamonte Mall near Tampa?

[MarkUK]

Guys, we are staying in Haines City next March so will probably be closer to Tampa than we will to Altamonte which is north of Orlando.

Loving all the threads and posts stating that there are great bargains to be had in Abercombie & Fitch and Hollister.

Just wondering if there are any similar malls where there will be similar bargains and choice near Tampa rather than pay the tourist prices at Mall of Millenia and Florida Mall

Will travel to Altamonte if need be, but just wondering if there is anywhere else recommended?

Thank in advance.

[Phoolgrrrl]

Yep, in down town tampa. Has a 'street' of restaurants too, including cheesecake factory shopinternationalplaza/about_us. We went after busch gardens, driving pretty hectic lots of lanes. All the usual shops including out of tourist area sales. Worth a visit if your down that way. We had dinner then back to Kissimee.

[Guest]

We've just been to Westfield Brandon Mall after visiting Busch Gardens - it's about 15 minutes from Busch. Hollister had 40% off the whole of store including sale items. The prices were sooooo cheap! My daughter got a jumper for the equivalent of about £4 for example. We went to Florida Mall yesterday and this promotion was not on. Brandon Mall had far lower prices at A+F as well, particurlarly the kids shop where we got an extra 20% taken off at the till!

We are going up to Altamonte next week so will be interesting to see how it compares with this. One thing is for sure we won't be going back to Florida Mall.

[DisneyWannabe]

We went to st pete's for the day yesterday and stopped at Lakeland mall, it was about 40mins outside Orlando off the i4. Was a little smaller than altamonte but def had hollister.

[MarkUK]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Paulfaz: be interested if you could report back how you found the comparison between Brandon and Altamonte Malls.

[Guest]

Westfield countryside mall has Hollister. T shirts started at $10 and zip up hoodies for $25.
They also have a Yankee candle shop but remember to check online for printable coupons first for extra savings.

[mrsbee]

We went to the Westfield mall in Brandon yesterday .it was one of the best malls I have been in USA for the shopping experience.Yes Hollister had 40% off everything in the store and 50% off some of the items in the sale. A and F also had a clearance section, American Eagle had 50 % off whole store and lots of others had sales. Nice food court - well worth visit if you are down that way

[norriebhoy]

Yes, and it's brilliant, the DGD got lots for less in both A&F and Hollister at the International Plaza and Mall, and as has been said great eating around the area, and nightlife if you are so inclined.

[KK_Cat]

I was also going to mention Lakeland Square Mall. It is only about 20 min drive from Haines City straight down the I4. It's on my list to visit in January as we are staying in Terrace Ridge. We did go to Altamonte last year but location wise Lakeland should be easier get to traffic wise.

[room_512]

Originally Posted by norriebhoy

Yes, and it's brilliant, the DGD got lots for less in both A&F and Hollister at the International Plaza and Mall, and as has been said great eating around the area, and nightlife if you are so inclined.

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Another vote for International Plaza, just off SR60 next to Tampa Airport. Great to call in on the way to/from Clearwater. Also has a cheesecake Factory if you are that way inclined