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,…
Must-see shopping in Americas
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,…
Georgetown
Set in a 19th-century cast-iron building that once sheltered horse-drawn omnibuses, this mall (with skylights and hanging plants) has become a hub for…
Centro Comercial Palacio Nacional
Medellín
This city center palatial building from 1925 has been transformed into a shopping mall with more than 200 budget shops (most selling clothing and footwear…
Zihuatanejo
This large craft market sells mostly mass-produced tat, such as t-shirts emblazoned with 'Eat My Burrito' and other low-brow slogans, but you can also…
Washington, DC
Shoppers love Coup de Foudre for its impeccable customer service and slew of European lingerie brands. The merchandise at this little boutique makes…
Willemstad
A shadow of its former solid self, this old fort has seen its walls punched out for shops aimed at day-trippers plowing through from the nearby cruise…
Seattle
The newsstand of choice on 'the Ave,' this place has pretty much every magazine or newspaper you might want, from imports and big glossies to stapled…
Maya Center Women's Craft Shop
Southern Belize
At the junction of the Southern Hwy and the road to Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, this shop stocks locally made Maya arts and crafts including…
Bequia
The best bookstore in the region stocks everything from charts and survey maps to yachting books and flora and fauna guides. Browse West Indian, North…
Denver
This well-stocked bottle shop opens up a heavenly find for discerning self-caterers, offering a top selection of wine (though most is imported from…
Lima
Need a socket wrench, a suitcase and a T-shirt of Jesus Christ wearing an Alianza Lima soccer jersey? Then Polvos Azules is the place for you. This…
West Palm Beach
Just north of the plaza at 2nd St and Narcissus Ave (where local schoolkids frolic in the fountains on hot afternoons), this delightful market offers…
Córdoba
Leather goods made from carpincho (the Spanish word for capybara, a large rodent whose hide makes a beautifully spotted leather) are the specialty here…
Habana Vieja
Part of the government-run Artex chain, the small, succinctly curated Memorias is where to come for a guayabera (men's shirt), a Museo de Bellas Artes…
Trinidad
This family-owned pottery produce piles of deyas (tiny earthenware lamps) for Divali as well as a variety of bigger ceramic wares. Take a walk into the…
Cancún
Plaza Las Américas at the south edge of the centro, is a vast modern shopping mall that includes department stores, a multiplex cinema and a food court…
Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront
Seattle’s oldest and largest department store, this hard-to-miss classic – formerly Bon-Marché, but renamed Bon-Macy’s in August 2003 when it was bought…
Gávea, Jardim Botânico & Lagoa
On Jardim Botânico's liveliest shopping strip, Casa Soma is a designer space that hosts a rotating selection of up-and-coming Brazilian fashion brands…
Bazar – Proyecto de Desarollo Local
Holguín
Listen for music blasting from the doorway of this private, community-run market that sells jewelry, magic boxes, Cuban art and goat-leather goods. It's…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
Asopec offers artesanías (artisan goods) produced and sold by Bolivian women from local communities, with all proceeds going to the makers. Wool, ceramics…
Guayaquil
This large artisan's market has a huge variety of crafts from all over Ecuador, including Otavalo-style sweaters, plus Panama hats, carved chessboards and…
Lahaina
This strip mall is just off Hwy 30 (Honoapiʻilani Hwy). The most interesting options here are Mahina, a women's clothing boutique, and the restaurants and…
Anchorage
If the Flattop Mountain hike is overly ambitious for your kids, head to this giant jam and gift shop. It’s definitely a tourist trap, but who can resist a…
Ipanema & Leblon
In the heart of Ipanema, this multilevel fashion store is a fine place to browse for couture beach clothing and streetwear. Unlike most other Ipanema…
Santo Domingo
This longstanding contemporary gallery displays the works of acclaimed Dominican artists including José Gausachs, Ramón Oviedo, Iris Pérez, José Pelletier…
Midcoast Maine
A crust of bread, some cheese and oil, and thou? Seems like a good way to celebrate a good day on the midcoast, and to this end we recommend popping into…
Yellowknife
Poke your head into this historic trading post. It's got a small supermarket and a useful range of outdoorsy stuff, and is still a place where grizzled…
Guadalajara
This large shopping center, 2km west of the city center, is popular with locals seeking a dose of retail therapy. To reach it, take bus 258 going west…
Rio de Janeiro
Much-touted Brazilian designer Tufi Duek reigns over this Barra store. You'll find stylish polos, snug-fitting button-downs and one-of-a-kind graphic T…
Chicago
With groovy displays of retro tables, chairs, dishware and outdoor gear set up in little scenes throughout the rooms, the owners of this 'urban antique…
Northern Highlands
A demonstration loom sits in the front room, but the real magic lies in the six rooms full of different weavings, spread across two levels. Just across…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
The Mask Bar has capitalized on the sheet-mask craze by offering a boutique of treatments for all skin types. Whether you feel potato, orange, olive,…
Georgetown
Set on Cady’s Alley, Relish sells high-end fashion for the ladies. The two-level store boasts top-name labels and indie designers alike, including pieces…
Anguilla
Located down a long driveway on the ground floor of a residential house (there's limited street signage to help guide you), Coral Reef has some good local…
Catskills
Some 30 local vendors selling a great range of Catskills fresh produce, artisan food and drinks, and arts and crafts make this huge circular red barn a…
Ipanema & Leblon
The great outdoors, and the shirt and shorts you'll need to enjoy it, seem to be the inspiration for Wöllner. Clothes and accessories are ruggedly styled,…
Juneau
For packs, outdoor-wear, United States Geological Survey (USGS) topo maps and anything else you need for backcountry trips, stop at Foggy Mountain Shop…
Oakland
This much loved boutique always showcases local and independent designers. Dresses are fun and flow-y, sold alongside tasteful bags and accessories. Bella…
Grand Cayman
You can't miss this seaside souvenir shack, marked by striking sculptures made out of recycled tires. That's just the beginning of the treasures – mostly…
