Tired of the outlet shops and in the mood for some serious shopping – the Mall at Millennia, located at Exit 78 of the I4 on Conroy Road , it offers an upscale contemporary shopping mall with high class shops for all. It offers a full range of luxury brands throughout its three anchor stores, Macy’s, Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus not to mention the other 150 big name high class stores – Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton,Chanel, Gucci, Cartier, Burberry, Dior, Apple Coach, Hugo Boss to name but a few.

The mall is on two storeys and has various water features and is light and airy with tall glass frontage.

The general Mall opening hours are;

Monday - Saturday    10am-9pm
Sunday                12 Noon-7pm

On arrival at Mall at Millennia you can choose to park the car yourself or have valet parking. Just drive up to the main entrance and for a few dollars they will park your car and fetch it to you when you are tired after your shop.

It is also worthy to note at the main entrance is Guest Services. Here there are a range of services all provided to assist a serious shopper such as Mall Gift Cards , Stroller and Wheelchair rental, hotel reservations gift wrap etc.

A Post Office is also located on the lower floor next door to Swarovski – open most days between 10am and 5pm.

International guests are welcomed at the Mall at Millennia and additional services are available with them specifically in mind – including Foreign Currency exchange, taxi service, multi lingual staff.

Whilst at the Mall at Millennia – why not indulge in some excellent dining. Options include The Cheesecake factory, Brio Tuscan Grille, PF Changs Chinese Bistro or McCormick and Schmicks Seafood restaurant. For those who are still there after dark or think themselves as being  the next 007, why not try the Blue Martini, Orlando’s most chic Martini lounge.

Not enough time for a meal at the above restaurants then the food mall is of very high standard. It is clean and spacious with a good choice of fast food and drink available. Large LED screens show the latest fashions from across the world as you relax in the food court.

If you like fashion show’s - the Mall at Millennia holds regular events showing the latest fashions from around the world. It may be best to check their website for full details and prices.

So if you fancy a visit to the Mall it can be found at;

4200 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 363-3555
Fax (407) 363-6877

I-4, EXIT 78

The Malls approximate distances is;

5 minutes from Universal Orlando Resort
10 minutes from Orlando Orange County Convention Centre
15 minutes from Walt Disney World
20 minutes from Orlando International Airport

Also remember there are many premium stores, restaurants and art galleries outside the Mall in the surrounding area. Another attraction in the immediate vicinity is the Exotic Car gallery. It features top end cars and also has a Virtual GT racing simulator available. Admission is $20 per adult and $10 for children however it’s a good opportunity to see some fabulous vehicles including a Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari Enzo, Rolls Royce Phantom, Bentley Flying Spur and more.

Happy shopping!

For some visitors to Orlando, a Florida Package Holiday is a good option. First time visitors are most likely to holiday this way, by booking flights, car rental, hotel room and even attraction tickets via their tour operator as it seems easy!

But why buy a package when the internet allows you to easily create a truly one off holiday experience, giving you exactly what you want rather than what the tour operator says you can have and at a better price?

Going independently can be an exciting and a cost effective way of seeing a country from a different perspective brining you closer to the real country and people.

The internet has really opened up this opportunity to everyone, even the most apprehensive traveller, can plan and prepare for their holiday to the last details. With price comparison sites to find the best prices, maps, photographs, and attraction websites  galore, information is only seconds away.

There are thousands of rental properties available throughout Florida, usually all of high standards with many different facilities available. Whatever the size of a rental property it’s almost certainly going to be bigger and often more luxurious than the standard square box of a package holiday hotel.

It is easy to choose a fly drive Florida option which includes flights and car hire. Check though as it may be cheaper just to buy just flights and then arrange your car hire yourself.

Then book a Florida rental home directly with the owner. Use a website such as Wannavilla and find the ideal vacation rental property to meet your needs, the right location, right facilities at a right price!

Talk to the owner direct and get the local knowledge of the areas secrets and hidden attractions.

Ensure you complete the new online registration for entry into USA prior to departure. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force 12th January 2009. International travellers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program are now subject to enhanced security requirements. All eligible travellers who wish to travel under the Visa Waiver Program must apply online.

You’re on your way – whether you have booked a Florida Package Holiday or made your own arrangements you’re sure to enjoy the Sunshine State.

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