Visit Florida - Worth the Drive 2008 - (Page 61) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> South 61 Shopper’s Paradise FAST FACTS Start: Palm Beach End: Estero Stats: 250 miles; 5 hrs. Whether you’re looking for designer duds, funky retro items or serious bargains, you can find them in South Florida. Here’s an overview of the major shopping hubs as well as some lesserknown hotspots. Day 1: Palm Beach/Fort Lauderdale Start at the top on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue, where Rolls-Royces and Bentleys don’t get a second glance. Unique for its designed “vias” – small courtyards lined with shops like Chanel, Tiffany and Gucci – Worth Avenue is the fabled shopping haven for the South Florida elite. Here you can find everything from a Hermes iPod holder made of miroir calfskin to a $100,000 Asscher-cut white diamond ring. For lunch, join the “see and be seen” crowd at Bice. In Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Boulevard is a must-visit for those with an eye for sophisticated fashion. If you’re looking for something more wallet-friendly in town, >>> 1 PHOTOS: (1) Shopping in Palm Beach (2) Fifth Avenue South, Naples (3) A canal off Las Olas Boulevard 2 3
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