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We posed your question to Chelsea Auffarth, spokeswoman for Orlando Premium Outlets. See belowfor her response.

Happy shopping (and saving)!

From Chelsea:

While every day is a sale at our centers, outlets do have seasonal sales. Please see below for our2011 sale calendar. Orlando Premium Outlets offers over 300 stores in the Orlando area which offersavings of 25 percent to 65 percent everyday with additional sales throughout the year. You can visitthe Sales Events page of our website to view our current in-store promotions.

It's no secret that shopping is a top activity for travelers and vacationers. While kids of all ages enjoythe thrills of Orlando's theme parks, savvy shoppers enjoy the thrill of finding the finest designerbrands at savings at the area's two incredible outlet centers - one serving the area near Walt DisneyWorld and the other serving the area near Universal Orlando Resort.

Located close to Universal Orlando Resort at the north end of International Drive is OrlandoPremium Outlets - International Drive, featuring 180 designer and name-brand outlet stores,including: Baccarat, Betsey Johnson, Coach, Cole Haan, Dooney Bourke, J.Crew, Jack and Janie,Judith Ripka, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Lalique, Last Call by NeimanMarcus, The North Face, Pearl Izumi, Perry Ellis, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, St.John, Thomas Pink, True Religion, Vince and much more.

Located only one mile from Walt Disney World on Interstate 4 at exit 68 on Vineland Avenue,Orlando Premium Outlets - Vineland Avenue features 150 designer and name-brand outlet stores.This beautiful, Mediterranean inspired village offers area visitors a chance to purchase some of thefinest designer brands at great savings. The impressive list of stores includes A|X Armani Exchange,Barneys New York Outlet, BCBG Max Azria, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, ColeHaan, Diesel, Dior, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, LeSportsac,Lucky Brand, Marni, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Nautica, Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo,

Tag Heuer, Tod's, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, Wolford, Zegna Outlet and much more.

In addition to these two high end outlet centers, shoppers should save time to stop by a third areacenter, located just south of Orlando Premium Outlets - International Drive. Orlando Marketplacefeatures 40 designer and name-brand outlet stores that have impressive savings on such brands asCalvin Klein, Coldwater Creek, Nine West, Reebok, Sketchers, Van Heusen and more.

To save even more, shoppers can log onto www.premiumoutlets.com/vip to sign up for the VIPShopper Club. There is no cost to join, and shoppers will receive additional exclusive savings anddiscounts.

For additional information, log onto the website, www.premiumoutlets.com/orlando.

2011 Calendar:

Presidents' Day Sale: Friday-Monday, Feb. 18 - 21

Friday, Feb. 18: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 19: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 20: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 21: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Easter: Sunday, April 24

10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Memorial Day Weekend Sale: Friday-Monday, May 27-30

Friday, May 27: 10am-11 p.m.

Saturday, May 28: 10am-11 p.m.

Sunday, May 29: 10am-9 p.m.

Monday, May 30: 10am-11 p.m.

July 4 Summer Sale: Thursday-Monday, June 30 - July 4

Thursday, June 30: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Friday, July 1: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Saturday, July 2: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sunday, July 3: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Mon, July 4: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Labor Day Weekend Sale: Friday -Monday, Sept. 2 -5

Friday, Sept. 2: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 3: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 4: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 5: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 24 - Center Open

After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale featuring Midnight Madness: Friday - Sunday, Nov. 25 - 27

After-Holiday Sales: Monday, Dec. 26 - Monday, Jan. 2

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