View Full Version : What can you get in Florida that you can't in UK?
Come on now, spill the beans!
We've had the thread about what you bring back but what's an absolute essential to you now to you that you really can't get in the UK?
Southsider
29-04-2008, 21:55
Barnies Coffee, Thanks to Ceri for indroducing us to it!!!!
sundowner
29-04-2008, 22:08
Lots of sunshine and smiles [8D]
Jack daniels sauce and - this is an odd one - but pepper!!! McCormack's pepper is really good!!!
florida4sun
29-04-2008, 22:19
They sell that in Costco Uk, not all the time but they do have it.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by andy_d
Jack Daniels Sauce
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steph_goodrum
29-04-2008, 22:20
Gladwrap, sad I know.
CERICROWLEY
29-04-2008, 22:24
Barnies Coffee yumm.
and carlifornia salt, rocksalt with garlic and parsley.
CarolAnn
29-04-2008, 22:27
Very true Sandra:) I would have to say "A HAPPY family!" They definately are a much more chilled lot when we are in Florida than anywhere else[msnwink]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by andy_d
Jack Daniels Sauce
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You can get a few varieties in tesco now [msnsmile2]
Eldest daughter says would have been oreos but thet here now,so she says their macaroni cheese cause is better than any over here
One lad says peter pan peanut butter
All agree candy [msnwink]
Sun, shops and Disney
Am sure we'll think of something else [msnwink]
they do sell jack daniels sauce in the uk americansweets.co.uk ( stateside candy) or cybercandy.co.uk
Newhomebuyer
29-04-2008, 23:07
Bath and Body works products.
E. Cosgrove
29-04-2008, 23:18
Breakfast at Market St Cafe[msntongue]
Peppermint
29-04-2008, 23:37
One son always brings back Mountain Dew [xx(] Glad it can't be bought here! I always bring back Almond Snickers (king size!) to eat before the diet starts!
French dressing (the orange stuff) , candy corn, and most importantly Baby Orajel which is teething gel much much stronger than you get here and an absolute life saver!
KarenScott
29-04-2008, 23:47
My children love Mountain Dew, wish it could be bought here, only for treats though:D and Lucky Charms:D
We tried the Dramamine travel tablets and thought they were very good, don't think you can buy them here.
Having had our first trip to Mannys the other week, I would have to say one of their delicious steaks - yummy!!
Cruella DeVilla
29-04-2008, 23:54
We have access to most American food, drink, toiletries and other housey type stuff here in Germany and at US prices and even have a Wal*Mart not to far away, so for me it has to be the sun.
http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/Data/cruella devilla/2007829104316_sun-097.gif
mfairhurst
30-04-2008, 00:14
I agree SUNSHINE but today we got it and we were walking on the prom at MORECAMBE with no coats on ,But will it last .
We know it will be back in FLORIDA so thats what we like SUNSHINE SUNSHINE AND MORE [high5]
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx
Madabouttigger
30-04-2008, 00:32
Wowwww - Morecambe!!!! Thats where I live, what you doing here? Hope you are having a good time.
Diane.
floridadreamvilla.co.uk
30-04-2008, 00:47
REALLY chunky blue cheese dressing.
A1 steak sauce.
Reasonably priced gadgets.
MICKEYSDEN
30-04-2008, 00:51
For me it has to be ice cream with any nuts in, for Mick it has to be cheesecake from Public's
Very large containers of Ibuprofen to bring back to work - always have a supply on tap to bring relief to the many headaches suffered within our department [msnsmile2]
florida4sun
30-04-2008, 01:11
Americansoda.co.uk sell it in the uk.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by KarenScott
My children love Mountain Dew, wish it could be bought here, only for treats though:D and Lucky Charms:D
We tried the Dramamine travel tablets and thought they were very good, don't think you can buy them here.
Having had our first trip to Mannys the other week, I would have to say one of their delicious steaks - yummy!!
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mfairhurst
30-04-2008, 01:33
We had a lovely time DIANE it is quite a while since we have been in your town and surprised how much is going on around and lots more shoping outlets as well .
We went to look at the MIDLAND HOTEL to see how far on it is of beening finished and looks realy nice love to stay there for a weekend .
The model on the prom of all the mountain names are good .
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683
Paula D-S
30-04-2008, 02:03
The weather forecasts are almost perfect in Florida. You can plan a day according to what the tv channel says.
jo carroll
30-04-2008, 02:16
For me it is a particular type of Clinique concealer that is no longer available in the UK and Hersey's cocoa powder for chocolate cake. I have to bring a supply of this back every trip for some friends too. Also (I keep thinking of things!) American pancake mix with Archer's Farms maple syrup, any variety, to go on them.
Mountain Dew,
Tootsie Rolls,
Hershey's Chocolate
and for me Lucky Charms
Our Tesco store is now selling a Jack Daniels sauce it is either £2.25 or £2.45 a bottle.
luckylady
30-04-2008, 02:32
For me it has to be contentment, I have all I want in Florida relaxation, sunshine,laughter and some great friends.
Life at it's best[msnsmile2]
Blazing hot sunshine, my own pool, the smell of florida, and all on my doorstep[msncool]
luckylady
30-04-2008, 02:57
Oh my goodness.I haven't visited Morcambe for years,it always rains when we have visited in the past. Must make the effort and go back [msnwink]
shedenuk
30-04-2008, 03:17
Fruit loops ( for the kids)
Junior mints (for me)
Pinapple upside down cheesecake from cheesecake factory ( me again)
Whats gladwrap ?
oh junior mints are the best!!!....... Roll on 6 weeks!
ellieboxer
30-04-2008, 08:16
Hi
I agree with Angela
Bath and Body products,I love the Henri Bendel vanilla bean [msntongue]for oil burners
I also bring back sugar free cinammon gum
Kitchen gadjets.
I am going to try Barnies coffee this year.
Ellie
Cruella DeVilla
30-04-2008, 12:15
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by shedenuk
Whats gladwrap ?
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It is like clingfilm type products but they do all sort of food wraping.
http://www.glad.com/plasticwrap/
florida4sun
30-04-2008, 12:40
If any of you can live near a us military base in the UK, it is worth getting friendly with the staff. They have personal shops that carry lots of the regular stuff and much cheaper than walmart!! I have not been in one for while and security may be tighter these days but it is worth a try. The last items we bought were dual voltage/multiregion dvd players for $39.
ncmurray
30-04-2008, 12:47
Scrubbing Bubbles automatic shower cleaner[msnsmile]
CarolAnn
30-04-2008, 13:16
I like the sound of that Nuala, would bring that home if it is any good:)
sundowner
30-04-2008, 13:29
I went to Walmart in Shanghai a few weeks ago looking for something for dinner and Oh my, what a difference.
Looking around the 'meat' section, you could buy almost ANY type of meat you wanted - I went veggie for the next couple of days [msnscared]
Didn't get to look upstairs though which I guess would have been clothes and household items. Will have a look there next time.
steph_goodrum
30-04-2008, 14:08
Almond Joy sweets and their dessert mixes are a must for Hubby and daughter its Junior Mints.
Neosporin (or any other ) antibiotic cream is another useful one we can't get here but can buy off the shelf if you have any cuts/bites that get infected but want to try to get rid of it without doctors appointment, which as we all know may be some time off when you need the treatment now.
Paula D-S
30-04-2008, 18:06
Just thought of something else. We like the hand sanitizer you can buy in the Walmart, it dries really quick and isn't sticky like the ones we can buy here.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Susan J
Lucky Charms!
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Snap, our 18 year old always makes us bring a few boxes home.
florida4sun
30-04-2008, 21:55
They sell these in Selfridges but they are very expensive, around £6 a box!!!
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sally D
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Susan J
Lucky Charms!
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Snap, our 18 year old always makes us bring a few boxes home.
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'Fess up time I guess...
When we first had our home, we used to bring home about ten packets of Fruit Loops each time as they're not available in the UK. Mum even contacted Kelloggs to ask! [msnembarrased]
Now we take back sugar free Dove sweets and sugar free maple syrup. We also take Post Cranberry and Almond Crunch cereal now and fight over who gets to eat it. [msneek]
florida4sun
30-04-2008, 22:48
Oh yes you can but at a price http://www.americansoda.co.uk/uk/American-Soda/Home/Groceries/Breakfast/default.aspx
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blott
'Fess up time I guess...
When we first had our home, we used to bring home about ten packets of Fruit Loops each time as they're not available in the UK. Mum even contacted Kelloggs to ask! [msnembarrased]
Now we take back sugar free Dove sweets and sugar free maple syrup. We also take Post Cranberry and Almond Crunch cereal now and fight over who gets to eat it. [msneek]
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by florida4sun
They sell these in Selfridges but they are very expensive, around £6 a box!!!
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sally D
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Susan J
Lucky Charms!
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Snap, our 18 year old always makes us bring a few boxes home.
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£6 a box[msnoo]
I am sure that they used to sell them here, in places like tescos, asda.
The first time we went to Florida my daughter saw these and said "oh mum lucky charms do you remember them".
I think they are disgusting[sick]
Madabouttigger
01-05-2008, 00:40
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mfairhurst
We had a lovely time DIANE it is quite a while since we have been in your town and surprised how much is going on around and lots more shoping outlets as well .
We went to look at the MIDLAND HOTEL to see how far on it is of beening finished and looks realy nice love to stay there for a weekend .
The model on the prom of all the mountain names are good .
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683
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Im glad you had a nice time. The place is looking much better than a lot of the press we get. The Midland is looking great we are having our Christmas party there this year. When we 1st started courting we use to go there for cocktails and to watch the stunning sunsets Morecambe is famous for. The Wintergardens is worth a look around if you come back again. As is Heysham Village, just 10 mins drive from the town centre. Come back again soon!
Diane.
Madabouttigger
01-05-2008, 00:43
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by luckylady
Oh my goodness.I haven't visited Morcambe for years,it always rains when we have visited in the past. Must make the effort and go back [msnwink]
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Well Barbara you are only just up the road! If its raining in Morecambe it most probably would be raining in Preston too![msnwink] We have an European Market on all weekend if you are at a loose end - come and have a look.
Diane.
florida4sun
01-05-2008, 01:08
you can get it the uk as per my previous post:)
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Tonish
A1 steak sauce.
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:florida4sun Posted - 30 Apr 2008 : 21:08:27
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you can get it the uk as per my previous post
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Originally posted by Tonish
A1 steak sauce.
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It's a fiver a bottle on that site!
florida4sun
01-05-2008, 01:18
Less than a gallon of petrol but goes much further[msnwink]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Tonish
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:florida4sun Posted - 30 Apr 2008 : 21:08:27
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you can get it the uk as per my previous post
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Originally posted by Tonish
A1 steak sauce.
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It's a fiver a bottle on that site!
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Fabulous cars at almost half UK prices![msnsad]
florida4sun
01-05-2008, 01:39
Oh yes love it, every now and then we order a case of IBC you cant beet it apart from RW on draft[msntongue]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Tonish
Root beer
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Thought of something else. Beautiful villas at exceptional prices[clap]
Sandra
niccola27
01-05-2008, 12:17
I love Dots those lovely little gummy sweets, cheap benefit make-up, 100 calorie packs of orville redenbacher popcorn, those fantastic big mixed fruit tubs you get from Publix that are about $4-5 each, those lovely giant subs that publix make up fresh to order, tootsie roll and the general feeling you get being over there. I know you can get a lot of these thing via ebay and various other websites but it's nice not to have to pay way over the odds for them!!
Southsider
01-05-2008, 12:35
Disney Pins, we always buy some........but I will never become one of those people that sits at Downtown Disney with my wheelie shopping bag full of albums [msnoo]
Tricia
LiesaAnna
01-05-2008, 12:46
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Southsider
Disney Pins, we always buy some........but I will never become one of those people that sits at Downtown Disney with my wheelie shopping bag full of albums [msnoo]
Tricia
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yeh we'll see Tricia [msnwink]
thornton
01-05-2008, 20:26
Orange cleaner
Haagen Dazs Vanilla Swiss Almond flavour ice cream. My favourite all time flavour but have not found it i the UK.
Also shops like Bed, Bath and Beyond and Linens 'N Things with their wonderful selection of all household items. I just loved those shops and would happily spend hours in them.
flyrr100
02-05-2008, 23:43
The satisfaction that when I leave my car on my driveway overnight It'll be there the next morning!
steph_goodrum
03-05-2008, 00:19
We also bring back some tablets called "backaid" for my hubbys builders back and footballers knees that play up. We asked the pharmacist over here if there was anything equivalent, they contain acetaminophen (paracetamol) and a diuretic to help relieve swelling, but apparently there is nothing licensed in this country. Of course strictly speaking that means we probably shouldn't bring them back but as he takes them over there occasionally we figure there is no more risk and neither of the ingredients are banned substances.
Forgot also always bring back an assortment of pancake/waffle and cake mixes so we can still get our fixes when we aren't there.
So also have brought back US measuring cups and jugs (their cup measures 8fl oz and UK one is 9fl oz.
And of course even though you can get it here Key Lime pie just tastes soooo much better in FLorida!!!
steph_goodrum
03-05-2008, 12:43
Just thought of another, Slush Puppie maker and mixes (proper one not toy) I bought one in Walmart for around $12 it's brill and great sitting by the pool on a hot day with a blue raspberry one in hand. Tastes just the same as the shop bought ones. I've had it 3 years and thought they would have them over here by now but havent seen them anywhere.
KarenScott
04-05-2008, 03:20
Had a look at those site Martin and as much as I am tempted to buy Lucky Charms and Mountain Dew, I just could not justify the price and would it be half as good as we would not be set on our deck in the sun in Florida:D
Roll on next visit:D
mfairhurst
04-05-2008, 16:24
We were in a resturant in ST PETES beach and they had no root beer which we like so I aked for mountain dew and the comment from him was it is the most drink that has sugar in so I changed my mind and went with lemonade ,He said lots of americans had stop drinking it because of the large amount of sugar as we all know they are being told to cut down on fast food and sugar intake .
SORRY RANT OVER
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx
florida4sun
04-05-2008, 16:43
It is on the high end but all sugar soft drinks have a very large amount of sugar in them, some fruit juices contain similar amounts:
12 oz cans......
7Up (Cadbury Schweppes) = 39 grams
Coca-Cola Classic = 39 grams
Dr Pepper (Cadbury Schweppes) = 40 grams
Minute Maid Orange Soda (Coca-Cola Co.) = 48 grams
Mountain Dew (PepsiCo) = 46 grams
Pepsi = 41 grams
Sprite (Coca-Cola Co.) = 38 grams
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mfairhurst
We were in a resturant in ST PETES beach and they had no root beer which we like so I aked for mountain dew and the comment from him was it is the most drink that has sugar in so I changed my mind and went with lemonade ,He said lots of americans had stop drinking it because of the large amount of sugar as we all know they are being told to cut down on fast food and sugar intake .
SORRY RANT OVER
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx
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mfairhurst
04-05-2008, 16:47
Thanks Martin I am on a diet so will have to stick to water or may be Sprite as the less of them all .
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mfairhurst
We were in a resturant in ST PETES beach and they had no root beer which we like so I aked for mountain dew and the comment from him was it is the most drink that has sugar in so I changed my mind and went with lemonade ,He said lots of americans had stop drinking it because of the large amount of sugar as we all know they are being told to cut down on fast food and sugar intake .
SORRY RANT OVER
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx[/quote]You can get diet versions of most drinks in US supermarkets but not root beer or cream soda - at least, I've never seen them.
You can get a diet version of root beer in Wal-Mart, if I remember rightly it is Sams Choice which I think is thier own brand. Its not the greatest of root beers but not too bad.
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blott
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by mfairhurst
We were in a resturant in ST PETES beach and they had no root beer which we like so I aked for mountain dew and the comment from him was it is the most drink that has sugar in so I changed my mind and went with lemonade ,He said lots of americans had stop drinking it because of the large amount of sugar as we all know they are being told to cut down on fast food and sugar intake .
SORRY RANT OVER
MAUREEN
www.onlinefloridavillas.com/villas/1683.aspx[/quote]You can get diet versions of most drinks in US supermarkets but not root beer or cream soda - at least, I've never seen them.
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KarenScott
05-05-2008, 02:52
we do always try and get zero if it is available:D Its for the children and they are only allowed fizzy as a treat, especially at home don't have it in the house. I try and not get them too hooked on diet as I think it is important to let them develop and realise that they are still growing.
ShirleyCottam
12-05-2008, 00:26
Folex carpet cleaner....it works like magic!
I stock up with most over the counter medicines you can buy in walmart ,including ASTMA MIST inhaler,which is basically an inhaler that can be used for allergies and astma attacks . I took a very severe allegic reaction to cream used on a ice cream sundae , I thought I was going to die ,I just could,nt breath until I was given one of these by a pharmacist in Walmart ,it worked within 2 mins . I also buy large tubs of Walmarts own brand pain releaver [ non aspirin] . in this country you can only buy packs of 16 over the country ,but in the U.S you can buy tubs of 500 for $7 last us a year