When in Miami, whether on a holiday or a business tour, you cannot escape shopping in any way, as wherever you go, you will find shops offering all kinds of goods ranging from designer apparels to antiques, jeweler, fine art, accessories and many more items. These shops attract visitors from all corners of the world. Miami is truly a shopper's paradise. There are varieties of shops to suit the needs of all kinds of shoppers. While the extravagantly rich can explore its high fashion shopping centers and malls dazzling with glamour and glitz, tourists with string tight budgets can visit the regional malls and local markets to pick up some inexpensive remembrances. If you don't like the cool enclosed malls, then, there are breezy open-air shopping venues and market places that offer local arts and crafts. The multitude of shopping opportunities found in Miami is unrivalled in the whole world. Here, you need not be strikingly rich to buy some unique items. Even while strolling down the oceanfront, you can choose beautiful antique items, the hottest beach costumes and accessories or the latest retro dresses at reasonable prices. Once in Miami , the shopping possibilities will never end. Miami Central : While in Miami Central, you will get numerous opportunities of shopping along with sightseeing. The open-air Bayside Marketplace is always abuzz with different kinds of cultural and leisure activities like street performances, live music and even boat tours. You can explore more than 100 specialty shops for the things of your choice. The big names in this area are Gap, Victoria's Secret and the Disney Store. Once tired, you can rejuvenate yourself with a cup of Cuban coffee at the Hard Rock Cafe or any other outdoor cafe, bar or restaurant. Ample space for secure self-parking and valet parking are also available here. The Central Business District (CBD) in downtown Miami is the main business area of this city. You will find more than 3,000 retailers, department stores, unique specialty shops, national chains and more than 300 restaurants in this area. The shops of Downtown Miami specialize in electronics, sporting goods, luggage, shoes and jewelry. People interested in buying the perfect piece throng the Jewelry District. Laid back at Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel , only 8 miles from the Design District is the most famous for designer showrooms offering a wide range of home furnishing designs, although there are art galleries, photography studios, antique shops, restaurants, cafes and travel agencies as well in this area. Coconut Grove : Within the Coconut Grove area, the CocoWalk is a lively market place. There are almost 36 shops with restaurants and outdoor cafes. This area also boasts of a 16-screen cinema in a Mediterranean-style, open-air complex. Victoria's Secret, Gap, Banana Republic, B. Dalton and Express are some of the hi-fi big retailers in this area. There are also hotels like The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove , Grove Isle Club & Resort , Sonesta Hotel & Suites Coconut Grove and an array of restaurants, clubs and more in this three-storied center. Streets of Mayfair are situated in the heart of Coconut Grove. This exciting shopping center includes shops and boutiques, as well as seven restaurants and sidewalk cafes. The most popular of these is the Iguana Cantina. Improv, Oxygen Lounge and other clubs are also located in the Streets of Mayfair. Coral Gables : The notable market places in the Coral Gables area are Miracle Mile and Village of Merrick Park. Miracle Mile is a beautiful four-block stretch that includes galleries and boutiques. Fountains, plazas and archways decorated with the bougainvillea creeper, further enhance the beauty of this area. There are moderate to expensive shops, restaurants and cafes. You can find ATMs, hair salons and florists in this area. Village of Merrick Park is another beautiful shopping area of Coral Gables. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Sonia Rykiel and 112 other world-class shops are found in this area. You can also visit some of the finest restaurants here. Continued-->> |
