Miami's best all-rounder, Aventura Mall boasts all the biggies: Bloomingdale's, Macy's, JC Penney and Sears. It will soon sport a Nordstrom as well as a slew of other trendy...

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...

'Bloomies', as it's known to regulars, features classy cuts from top labels such as Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Moschino, Chanel and Fendi, plus trendier pieces like 7 For All...

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...

You never knew there were so many swimwear labels. Even so, this chain of stores went ahead and launched its own line of mix-and-match separates, just to add to the choice.

Impeccably made Italian silk and lace fancies, plus stunning swimwear and accessories, all of which cost a pretty penny.

The main attraction at this open-air mall, just south of Aventura, is a Loehmann's discount store (comb the racks carefully for great bargains) and a sprawling Barnes & Noble...

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...

Wild bikinidom: bright tanks, strings and one-pieces fit for a Baywatch babe, all made in sunny Miami. Mix-and-match tops and bottoms cost from $30. You can even choose your...