5 Best for Shopping Miami

Why it made the list: Miami's luxury capital, an open-air, walkable neighborhood of flagship boutiques (Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Cartier, Gucci) set among bold architecture, public art and top restaurants. Even window-shopping is a stunning stroll, and the free ICA Miami museum is right there. The place for high-end and design.

Why it made the list: South Beach's famous pedestrian promenade, a car-free, half-mile stretch of shops, cafés, restaurants and people-watching, running from mainstream brands to boutiques. It's more mid-market than the Design District, but it's the most fun to walk: outdoor cafés, buskers, and the whole world strolling by.

Why it made the list: One of the most exclusive and highest-grossing shopping centers in the country, an intimate, open-air, tropically landscaped luxury mall in Bal Harbour, anchored by Saks and Neiman Marcus and packed with designer flagships. Lush, refined, and paired beautifully with the calm Bal Harbour beach next door.

Why it made the list: For local designers, streetwear, vintage and one-off finds, Wynwood is the spot, independent boutiques, concept shops and makers scattered among the murals, breweries and galleries. It's the anti-mall: browse the art, shop the indie stores, and grab a beer or taco between them.

Why it made the list: One of the largest malls in the United States, a vast, air-conditioned mix of everything from mid-market to luxury, with 300-plus stores, a huge food and dining lineup, and public art (including a giant twisting slide you can actually ride). The all-weather, all-in-one option when you want everything in one place.