Where the ladies who lunch go with their lap dogs, and where the PYTs go with their GWMs (guys with money), the oh-so-exclusive Bal Harbour Shops has long been pinned as...

Come to this bland Anytown, USA, waterside development to get your fill of touristy sightseeing tours, gambling cruises and Hard Rock Café T-shirts. The usual suspects line up...

Hard-to-get cosmetics from Trish McEvoy, Kiehl's, Aveda, Philosophy, Dr Hauschka and Geo Trumper. Get a haircut, a citrus pedicure, a facial or other spa treatments at Some...

Residents of this one-time boho ghetto howled at the arrival of corporate America in the form of this multi-storey semi-outdoor mall. It's everything you'd expect from a block...

This supermall fronts Florida's largest Macy's. Among the other 200-odd stores are Arango homeware, Saks Fifth Avenue and a two-storey Limited Express store, the largest in the...

Also off the beaten path (it's five miles west of Miami International Airport), the Dolphin Mall lacked prestige when it opened in 2001. Its reputation has grown: the current...

RuPaul, KD Lang, Lil' Kim and Mary J Blige have all been spokesfolk for this innovative line of cosmetics. Marvellous makeovers from pros on the premises come by appointment.

The quintessential all-American department store, Macy's offers upscale and mid-range clothing labels, houseware, fashion accessories and cosmetics.

Offering posh merchandise, Neiman Marcus is a favourite of the upper crust. But be warned: it earned the nickname 'Needless Markups' for a reason.

Priding itself on top customer service and superb selection, this outpost of the 105-year-old Seattle-based chain carries something for everyone, from designer togs to...

One of the country's best-known upscale chains, Saks boasts a roster of designers that is a Who's Who of fashion: Gucci, Chanel, Prada, Armani, Donna Karan, Dolce & Gabbana and...

The venerable Sawgrass Mills is in Broward, the next county north of Miami-Dade. It's a trek, but worth the effort. There are 400 stores enclosed in a two-mile-long structure...

The newest addition to the Design District, this sprawling 'big box' complex of stores is not exactly in keeping with the chichi neighbourhood. Shops include bargain retailers...

With its over-the-top architecture, giant man-made banyan trees and waterfalls, this is the Disney World of malls. Stores include Armani Exchange, Bebe, Gap, Pottery Barn,...