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Shopping in Orlando

  1. Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

    The ultimate in luxury. Most rooms have balconies overlooking the free-form pool, the 18-hole golf course (which has won environment awards for conservative water use) and the theme-park fireworks beyond. Pay a little extra for club-level access, which has five daily servings of appetizer-size meals. The spa is divine, the service impeccable and the food outstanding. Excellent for honeymooners and families alike, this hotel is the rare gem that seamlessly combines child-friendly with adult-friendly. The Easter Brunch at the Vineyard Grill here is fantastic for families.

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  2. A

    Pointe Orlando

    Pleasant enough, with brick walkways and a fountain, this small outdoor shopping area features an odd assortment of shops and several good restaurants. You’ll find the high end Keihl’s and L’Occitane, cult favorites for lotions and potions, as well as Victoria’s Secret, B Dalton Books and a huge Cineplex movie theater.

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  3. B

    Urban Think Bookstore

    In Thornton Park, this decidedly contemporary little place is like curling up on your living-room couch, with an eccentric mishmash of artwork, readings and a children’s story hour (Friday 1pm). Inside is Infusion Tea, an organic and vegetarian teahouse serving sandwiches and salads, and a bar with wine and beer.

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  4. C

    Festival Bay

    Festival Bay is the latest and greatest theme mall, but seemed pretty empty and dull when we went there. The Bass Pro Shop and Ron Jon Surf Shop are the best reasons to come here, as well as the Van's Skatepark.

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  5. D

    Ritzy Rags

    Owner and performer Leigh Shannon offers makeup and wardrobe tips for making the most of what you were born with and sells everything a drag queen could want.

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  6. E

    Prime Outlets International

    Particularly popular with overseas travelers, this outlet mall offers the usual discount-mall suspects as well as a few surprises, like the ultrachic Barneys.

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  7. F

    Spiral Circle

    More a spiritual destination than a common bookstore, where you can tap into your hidden psychic abilities and connect with your angels before trading in used books.

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  8. G

    Eli’s Orange World

    When in Florida, send an orange. In addition to fresh oranges, tangelos and grapefruit, you can buy preserves here and have them shipped anywhere.

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  9. Barnes and Noble Bookstore

    Chain bookstore with a wide selection, conveniently located near theme parks and I-Drive. Call about character events and children’s story hours.

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  10. Hopscotch

    A great boutique children’s store along a 3-mile stretch of Orange Ave just south of Loch Haven Park.

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  12. Tim’s Wine Market

    You'll find an extensive wine selection at Tim’s Wine Market.

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  13. Rainbow City

    Rainbow City has a huge selection of g/l/b/t literature and friendly staff.

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  14. Orlando Farmers Market

    Lake Eola hosts the Orlando Farmers Market.

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  15. Borders Books & Music

    Best bookstore in Winter Park area.

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  16. Mall At Millenia

    Big hitters at this pricey high-end mall include Anthropologie, Bloomingdales, Crate & Barrel and J Crew.

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  17. Farmers Market Lake Eola

    Local produce, cheese and handicrafts, live music and a beer and wine garden on the shores of downtown Orlando's Lake Eola.

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  18. H

    Orange World

    When in Florida, send an orange. Or a tangelo, whatever.

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