Miami: Shopping

Aventura Mall Macy's, along with four other department stores, anchor more than 250 retailers from midrange to exclusive in South Florida’s largest mainstream shopping complex. Aventura; 19501 Biscayne Blvd.; www.aventuramall.com
moderate | designer | mall

Bal Harbour Shops With 500,000 square feet harboring two stories worth of chichi retailers and several fine-dining restaurants, this is the gold standard for Platinum-Card consumerism. Bal Harbour; 9700 Collins Ave.; 305-866-0311; www.balharbourshops.com
expensive | variety

Bayside Marketplace Here, you’ll find lots of cute – and yes, plenty of upscale – shops, eateries, and entertainment/amusements. You can even take a cruise out on Biscayne Bay. Downtown; 401 Biscayne Blvd.; www.baysidemarketplace.com
variety

South Florida Art Center Not only can you buy the wares of local artists here, you can also watch them at work in their ateliers. South Beach; 924 Lincoln Rd.; 305-674-8278; www.artcentersf.org
family | smart splurge | arts

Village of Merrick Park The Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus department stores frame this beautiful complex full of fashionable stores, the lovely Elemis day spa, and upscale dining. Coral Gables; 358 San Lorenzo Ave.; Suite 3000; 305-529-0200; www.villageofmerrickpark.com
expensive | variety