Shopping in the US

Best Buy - Port Charlotte, Florida

Shopping in the US is an experience.  Apart from the obvious savings on many products, despite the state of the economies, you are simply spoilt for choice.  Shopping malls and shopping strips or plazas abound,all with plenty of free parking.  I reckon we must have visited very shop in Port Charlotte at least once over the years.

Sports Dominator, International Drive, Orlando, Florida

With the demise of the Circuit City chain (although they are still trading on the internet), Best Buy moved into their slot.  It is technological heaven - computers, laptops, cameras, camcorders, iPods, iPads, itunes, cookers, fridge freezers, satnav, software, hifi, wifi, printers, TV's, videos - you name it, it's here. Rebecca bought herself a new camera here, a Nikon P100 and saved about £100.  I have in the past bought my Kodak cameras and camcorder from here.  Again, helpful and informative staff who know their stuff.

One of my favourite stores is Walmart.  The supercentres are amazing places and you can buy just about anything here and soooo.... cheap.  I guess part of the attraction is the fact it was the first bg store I ever went into in the US.  Buy goods, food, have something to eat and get your car serviced at the same time.

Sports Dominator is based on International Drive in Orlando.  This is a huge sports retail outlet and offers products from Reebok, Nike, Adidas and more.  It sells products for all the mainstream sports including football, soccer, hockey, golf, etc.

Bed Bath & Beyond, Port Charlotte, Florida

Bed Bath & Beyond is an Aladdin's cave of treasures - bedding, furniture, glassware, cookware, bathroom fittings, curtains and more.  I defy anyone who goes into these stores to leave without buying something!

Another favourite of ours is Office Depot in Englewood, Florida. A national chain, they offer computers, furiture, stationery, packing materials and much more.  A good shop to browse and buy with helpful and informative staff.

If you are into art and crafts, you'll simply love Michael's Arts and Crafts in Port Charlotte.  This store is superb with a huge stock of art materials, gift ideas, seasonal ranges, pictures and framing, flower arranging and they even undertake classes in the store.  Another of those stores that I suspect you will not leave without making a purchase!