Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Among the many ski rental shops around Big Sky, this place tends to have some of the better prices, with downhill/cross-country ski rentals from $25/14…
Must-see shopping in Americas
Rio de Janeiro
The famous Brazilian beachwear brand sells its well-made board shorts, T-shirts, sungas (Speedo-sized male swimsuits) and a few bikinis from this…
Weekend Book and Crafts Market
Cuernavaca
The two streets opposite the cathedral entrance become pedestrianized (up to Calle Rayón) for two small markets to greet weekend visitors. On Ruiz de…
Midcoast Maine
This pleasant independent bookstore has a nice rack of regional titles and an overwhelming selection of most other titles under the sun. Holds readings…
Provincetown
This quirky, cavernous shop (known more commonly as the 'army navy store') sells kitsch and also really cool stuff: flip-flops, swimsuits, beach and surf…
Chicago
This huge mall is home to an upscale collection of stores including Kate Spade, Max Mara, Gucci and J Crew, among many others. Water Tower Place is under…
Ipanema & Leblon
Well known for its impressive collection of precious stones, Amsterdam Sauer also sells finely crafted jewelry. Watches, pens, wallets and other…
Chicago
Conveniently located along Michigan Ave, Best Buy offers good prices on electronics and accessories: charging cables, SIM cards, flash drives, hand-held…
Chicago
W82 is one-stop shopping for sporty board gear, whether you’re into surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, snowboarding or skateboarding. It carries the…
Montego Bay
With a nightclub vibe and bouncers inviting you in, this is a medicinal marijuana dispensary only in the sense that there's a nurse onsite, ready to write…
Ipanema & Leblon
The go-to spot for all your underground hipster needs, the tiny Void is a shop by day and a lively beer-drinking spot by night. You'll find unique jewelry…
New York City
This bright shop offers gifts with light-as-a-feather humor and a tasteful eye for design, including stationery, pretty things for baby (pizza onesies,…
Kailua-Kona
You'll find hundreds of paintings and sculptures in this large gallery, ranging from depictions of Hawaiian landscapes to more abstract work inspired by…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
This cluster of upmarket and chain stores is half open-air and although there is little you won't find elsewhere in the world, it's a designer destination…
San Francisco
Raise your style game without sacrificing function with help from high-end European and local designers – some of whom work in-store. The owner hits…
Santa Monica
An endearing shop, named one of the best in LA by Los Angeles Magazine, stocked with pop art and handmade games, leather bracelets and earrings. Most of…
Virginia
This third-generation, family-owned boutique in the town of Kilmarnock is beloved for its nautically themed pieces, many of which feature Chesapeake…
Las Vegas
Nevada's largest shopping mall is an eye-catcher: topped off by 'the Cloud,' a silver multimedia canopy resembling a flamenco hat, Fashion Show harbors…
Cartagena
This impressive place housed in a handsome colonial mansion is the best antiques shop in the walled city, a veritable treasure trove of art, furniture and…
Montego Bay
This crafts market behind the fort sells a good selection of Jamaica wood carvings, vibrant paintings ripped off from Haitian art, locally made items…
Central Valley & Highlands
In Sarchí Norte, 200m west of the soccer field, is this kitsch-filled paradise of carretas, woodwork and painted feathers. A butterfly farm (adult/child…
Honolulu
Kauai-based Mālie offers all-natural, organic luxury spa and beauty products based on the botanical benefits of Hawaii’s fruits and flowers. All…
Santo Domingo
Located on the 3rd floor of an aging office building, Mapas Gaar has the best variety and the largest number of maps in the Dominican Republic. Maps are…
Banff Town
Established by Norman Luxton, the old Sign of the Goat store is still the first place to head if you’re after some First Nations crafts, including…
Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights
Not just for comic-book-loving geeks, Big Planet appeals to a surprisingly diverse audience, with an excellent collection of limited editions and graphic…
Newfoundland & Labrador
Just a normal supermarket, except for the fresh seal flipper (in pies, jars or jerky-like strips) and caribou steak. Partridgeberry and bakeapple jams are…
Cambridge
The Garage (formerly a parking garage) is a gritty mini-mall that houses an eclectic mix of upstairs shops and downstairs eats. Chill out with ice cream…
Placencia
Leo handcrafts exquisite wooden sculptures from rosewood, mahogany and driftwood at his workshop on the Sidewalk and displays and sells them in his little…
San Telmo
This charmingly cluttered antique emporium evokes Buenos Aires' glamourous past with china tea sets, leather hatboxes, old toys, mirrors, vintage…
Bogotá
Swapping books in hostels might not always lead to a good read. Improve your options browsing the shelves of this crammed bookshop, home to a rather…
Fortaleza
A bustling beachside handicraft market on Praia do Meireles. The small stalls sell similar items to those found in the central market: leather goods,…
Washington, DC
A great variety of spices, cookbooks, whisks, cast-iron pans and other colorful kitchenwares stuff this 1884 townhouse near Eastern Market. Behold the…
Brasília
This weird building looks like half a soda can (from some angles anyway) and contains restaurants, upmarket clothes stores and cinemas. The food court has…
Palermo
Can't make it all the way to Patagonia? Just visit this small store to grab a southern souvenir. There are woolen goods (sheep are big down there),…
Chicago
Whatever your photo needs, Central Camera – around since 1899! – has the answer. Once shutterbugs step inside the long, narrow store, it will be days…
Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market
Las Vegas
Sells colorful, seasonal, organic fruits and vegetables, much of which ends up on the plates of local restaurants owned by celebrity chefs. There'll often…
Ipanema & Leblon
Located next to the famous restaurant of the same name, this tiny boutique is an excellent place to browse for attractive, reasonably priced bikinis and…
Negril
Just north of Plaza de Negril. Crafts that are locally made are the varnished wooden carvings (you'll see some guys carving), plus some woven hats,…
Las Vegas
A local institution, this gargantuan and somewhat seedy strip mall is also an endless source of fascination revealing a side of life beyond the Strip…
Cabo San Lucas
This bright, colorful shop will get you in the holiday mood. Stocking reasonably priced resort wear made of natural fibers, as well as great handbags,…
