Tucked away in a relatively quiet part of South Beach, this quaint little store, Vintage Soul, offers vintage treasures from the recent and distant past. Funky armchairs from the '70s are sharing space with ornate bureaus and nightstands that look to be 100 years old. Clothing, jewelry, and bric-a-brac are also for sale. The service is courteous yet undemanding, allowing you to shop or browse at your own pace.

This Bal Harbour boutique features the Celine collection, which includes contemporary fashion and accessories. Most of what you find here is intended for the city girl including fitted slacks in black, white, and brown, with the occasional leather or plaid. Nothing is too boring or conservative, and the line is definitely for a younger age group. Sweaters are in solid colors; sexy without showing skin. A full range of shoes and handbags are also featured, in case you feel the urge to accessorize.

Who hasn't heard of Prada? One of the greatest names in fashion has a home at the Bal Harbour Shops. Expect to find an upper-crust crowd here. The store itself occupies one of the bigger spaces in the mall, so you will find a lot of options. Women's wear dominates, with the emphasis on understated elegance for the 25-35 age group. Retro styles are also featured including ready-to-wear separates, fabulous shoes, and of course, the famous Prada bags.

If you haven't heard of Louis Vuitton before, you should take a walk through the shop for education's sake. If you have heard of Vuitton, you know what to expect-a chic, exclusive boutique, full of high quality French handbags and wallets in all conceivable styles and sizes. These accessories have become a status symbol in many parts of the world. Expect to pay exorbitant prices in order to get your own little piece of the Vuitton legend.

The Christofle motto is "The best quality" and that is what you find in this exclusive Bal Harbour boutique. For more than 100 years, Christofle has been a maker of fine crystal, silverware, porcelain, and table linen. This is the only Pavillon locations in the United States. The goal here is impeccable service and quality. The staff is expert in the field of tableware; so do not hesitate to ask questions. Bridal registry is available.

Wolford is an exclusive boutique with locations worldwide. The Bal Harbour shop is tiny, with an unpretentious atmosphere and friendly staff. Even if you've never considered spending USD40 on a pair of stockings before, you may find yourself tempted to splurge. Wolford specializes in luxurious body wear and hosiery, made to last. You can find every color, style, and pattern imaginable on display. Whether you need plain black stockings or a lacy cat suit, you will find it here. Swimwear is also available.

Come prepared for a pleasurable albeit costly shopping experience in a lush tropical garden setting at Bal Harbour Shops. You will find a selection of world renowned specialty stores such as Chanel, as well as high end department stores like Oscar de la Renta Boutique, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Shopping here is not only for the spendthrift. It is a pleasure just to stroll around the lovely European-style courtyard and feel the cool spray from the waterfalls on a hot day. Gourmet restaurants such as Carpaccio, and La Goulue Christian Delouvrier are featured. For less formal meals, cafes are also on hand!

Stop by this cozy little neighborhood market for some organic juice or for a bottle of Italian wine. Epicure offers everything from general grocery shopping to catering, to fine wine from world-famous wineries. This is one of the only places in the area where you can find gourmet products, so stock up on cheeses and other delicacies. For those of us who hate cooking holiday meals, Epicure's offers a delicious and time saving alternative with complete dinners to go.

Details At Home is the kind of colorful, creative home furnishings store that sets south Florida apart from just about everywhere else in the world. A rainbow of brightly colored and strangely shaped couches and chairs, tables, house wares, home accessories, and art provide a dramatic and festive display of modern art deco. Just about every item in the shop is enough to spice up a room on its own. Prices are fairly high, so be prepared to spend quite a bit for quality.

The atmosphere on this shopping and dining strip rivals Ocean Drive or Lincoln Road for energy, but unlike some of Miami's heavily trafficked shopping areas, CocoWalk also retains the quaint flavor of a small village. Dozens of shops and restaurants line the street. Live entertainment appears periodically, and minstrels wander the streets. A 16-screen AMC movie theater is joined by such favorites as Banana Republic, Express, Speedo and Perfumania. Cafe Tu Tu Tango is a favorite among the area's seven restaurants, including Cheesecake Factory, Coco Gelato, and Cafe Med.