RetailTherapy

[Robert5988]

I do understand the importance of ‘retail therapy’ to many ladies.

However what never ceases to amaze me is that the replies to any post querying the attractions of an area of Florida are dominated by the availability of shopping.

If you go to any part of Florida, and indeed most of America, the shops are boringly similar.

Surely nobody spending thousands of pounds on a holiday in Florida is going to be influenced on their destination by the size of the local Wal-Mart/JC Penney or if you can get a bargain for $3 cheaper than another area; and if they are, isn’t it a little sad?

[bouncey]

The nature of woman!!! man will never understand what makes a woman tick, unless it is just $3[:P]

[bargainqueen]

We keep returning to Florida each year because it suits us as a couple. We no longer do the theme parks. I take him to the golf course each morning and then drive on for what you call 'retail therapy' with a list from himself of what he wants.

I refer to it as the basics of life you have to wear clothes and you have to eat.

We both return from our holiday happy and I even forgive him for using part of his baggage allowance for his clubs Although most visits we pay for them on the return journey as I just can't fit it all in to 3 bags

Robert I have to agree to a cartain point[msnwink]

I love wandering around a nice mall like the Millenia Mall, get a nice coffee from Starbucks etc so have a one nearby is a bonus, but I am not a Walmart (althopugh it is handy for certain things) person infact I prefer Super Target (they are quieter and in my view cleaner, less busy and a bit more quality).

Its all down to personal preference though[msnwink]

[Katys Grandad]

What I don't get is why people travel thousands of miles to a warmer, sunnier climate and choose to spend their time in air-conditioned shopping centres.

[LiesaAnna]

its the only time we as a family can go shopping no matter where it is as a family and enjoy it!! no one gets stressed, and everyone takes notice of everyone else!! we also take notice of the french connection shopping with the teenager, wouldnt have taken a lot of notice back here, knowit better as french connection now and not just fcuk,
back home hubby is at work 6 days a week and we do visiting on sundays, my hubby loves looking around at all the different types of shops, he loved Super Target where as i loved walmart(only because of my hobby dolls houses many cheapie items) everyone loves all the sports shops, and there are many different ones in comparison to here!

i have enjoyed going round the home depots looking at tools and the harley shops looking at all sorts of harley davidson items!!![msnscared]

[Macka]

Ahhhhhh Robert, Robert, Robert...

It's one of the great mysteries of life. two thousand quid to go 5 thousand miles for a supermarket..[msneek]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Katys Grandad
What I don't get is why people travel thousands of miles to a warmer, sunnier climate and choose to spend their time in air-conditioned shopping centres.
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Its nice way to cool down in the August heat[msnwink]

[Paula D-S]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Macka
Ahhhhhh Robert, Robert, Robert...

It's one of the great mysteries of life. two thousand quid to go 5 thousand miles for a supermarket..[msneek]
[/quote]

But they aren't any old supermarkets Paul.

I prefer Super Target to Walmart, the girls Disney dresses in there are an absolute bargain, and they are Disney.

I love to find different clothes for my girls, something you can't get here unless you pay over the top.
My husband hates shopping, moans the whole time then comes home with a suitcase full of Timberland and Lacoste.[msneek][msnwink]

We never shop together here, must say when in Florida I really enjoy it.

[Claire]

Robert , I can never understand why grown men stand out in the cold watching a bunch of men kicking a ball about !!! another one of lifes great mysteries!