Christmas Shopping in Miami

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Who doesn’t like to go shopping on Christmas season? If you, like me, are a shopping lover looking for a place where to make those Christmas purchases, Miami is one of the best options you can think of.

Apart from being one of the most sought after vacationing spots for its tropical weather and warm sandy beaches, Miami is full of modern shopping centers and outdoor stalls where you can find very good discounts on Christmas season, even for those apparently unattainable signature brands.

From shopping centers and its prestigious signature boutiques to outlets stores and outdoor stalls, Miami offers so many shopping opportunities; people usually don’t know where to start. That’s why we want to give a little list of some of the best spots for Christmas shopping in Miami this season.

A very important advice if you are planning a whole day of shopping is to rent car. Remember distances between one shopping spot to the other might be a little long and going around full of bags under the intense Miami sun might not be a good idea. Miles Car Rental is the best site for you to find the best rates and deals for your car rental.

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Here we go:

The Dolphin Mall

Located just west of Miami International Airport, this is Miami-Dade County's largest retail value shopping center blending the hottest concepts including entertainment, dining and fashion. Offering almost 200 retail outlets, name-brand discount stores, and fast fashion favorites like Forever 21, the place is one of the most popular around locals and tourists. Oh, by the way, the mall offers special incentives for out-of-town visitors including a Passport to Shopping offering great discounts, so if you are a tourist, right on!! Some of the stores and outlets include Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Burlington Coat Factory, Marshall's, Saks OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus Last Call, and Old Navy.

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Bal Harbour Shops

Bal Harbor Shops is said to be one of the most high-class shopping around the USA. This is a gorgeous outdoor mall set on Collins Avenue in the wealthy suburb of Bal Harbour where you can find from gourmet dining to luxury cars and high-end designers such as Louis Vuitton, Versace, Gucci, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Tom Ford, Valentino, Tory Burch, Celine, Prada, Stella Mccartney, and Oscar de la Renta. If you come to Bal Harbor shops, you cannot miss the traditional Carpaccio, which, in addition to being a very good quality-price option, you can sit outside to enjoy the weather and watch people go by in one of the most privileged places of Miami.

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Aventura Mall

With 2.7 million square feet of a super-posh coastal enclave that includes the Turnberry Isle resort, Gulfstream Park thoroughbred horse track, and the affluent town of Golden Beach, The Aventura mall is one of the biggest shopping destinations in the great Miami area for this Christmas season. Although it is not quite as high end as the Bal Harbour Shops, the Aventura Mall also caters to lovers of luxury goods, but it doesn’t leave those more budget-conscious shoppers aside and it offers excellent deals and Christmas season discounts on some of its best stores. Some of the best stores include Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and Macy’s, and specialty stores like Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, COS, MCM, Tag Heuer, Christian Louboutin, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, and Fendi. If you look for more affordable options you’ll find Zara, Topshop Topman, H&M, Adidas, Banana Republic, Aldo, and Ann Taylor.

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Sawgrass Mills

This is an intelligent option if you want to consciously-spend without risking quality. Sawgrass Mills is famous for its factory outlet stores, offering great permanent bargains and outstanding dining opportunities that get even better during the Christmas season. The outdoor mall has more than 350 stores with famous brands on the planet including Adidas, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap, Guess or Forever 21 (just to name a few) and the good thing is that they do so with discounts of up to 75%!!! Sawgrass Mills is located in Broward County just about 30 minutes north of Miami, so make sure to make your car rental booking in Miami to avoid any last minute setbacks or discomforts. The mall has also a movie theater showing IMAX films, and an arcade to entertain your little ones!

As you can see, there are many different shopping options in Miami for every different taste and need, so if you are spending Christmas here don’t miss the opportunity to get the perfect present to each member of your family and at excellent prices!

This is a contribution from one of our contributing writers.