Books & Books is a small bookstore chain that has a few outlets in and around Miami region -- there's one also in the Caribbean... The store we visited is located on a nice shopping street in Miami Beach.

The store is not extremely big, but is has a wide variety of books and magazines, and some t... More >

Miami's public transportation system has one unique perk: free Metromover trains in the downtown. The trains are frequent, clean, and air conditioned train cars sure beat walking in the humid tropical weather.

There are three loops in the system: one for downtown only, and two for visiting southe... More >

Malls seem to be the best choice nowadays to shop as much as you can in a condensed amount of time. Miami's biggest mall is located in the southern suburbs of the city. As usual, the mall is designed to be visited by car, but the local train system has a station a few hundred meters from the mall. Y... More >

Shanghai Tang, the Chinese high fashion label has a miniscule store in the lobby of Mandarin Oriental. Probably not visited by others than the hotel guests, the shop has a selection of clothes and accessories.

If you are fond of blending traditional Asian designs with modern influences, Shanghai ... More >

If you are in need of groceries in southern parts of Miami downtown, go to Publix on SW 7th Street. The huge supermarket probably can cater all your needs. The selection is excellent and the people working there are more than willing to help you to find the stuff you are looking for.

There is pre... More >