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Hand-painted furniture and all sorts of accessories, large and small, for indoors or out, such as charming birdhouses.

This claims to be the largest shopping center in the world, a boast you’ll believe as you drive its circumference trying to find the way in. This 8-acre (3-ha) mercantile behemoth comprises more than 300 discount outlets, from top-of-the-line goods to bargain basement rejects.

Located just off Flagler Street, where all sorts of cut-rate electronics can be haggled over, this building specializes in gems and jewelry, both wholesale and retail. Mainly a place for jewelers to pick up stock, ordinary mortals, too, can rummage the sparklers and invest in either loose gems or unique pieces of fine jewelry.

A convenience store, but the stars are the cigars, either hand-rolled on the premises or imported from everywhere but Cuba.

A range of handicrafts made by local artists; it’s also a yearround Christmas store.

The mystic arts are here, everything from prophecy to realignment through crystals, and feng shui – all the apparatus and books you may require. Ask what the store’s name is about for a quick lesson in metaphysics.

Here’s the place for you if you’ve finally decided you must sport a macaw or cockatoo on your shoulder. Plus, you can buy your new pet a Tiki Hut cage and all the seed and accoutrements it will need for a joyous, talkative life as your companion. A wonderful place to visit, laid out like a tropical garden.

Semi-open-air arcades with waterfalls and tropical vegetation form the backdrop to over 100 shops. Mostly upscale, they include Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Banana Republic, the Pottery Barn, and the Discovery Channel Store for kids. In addition, there are 12 movie screens and some 13 restaurants and cafés, including the inevitable Haagen Däzs and Mrs. Field’s Cookies.

Impressive selection of international artwork, including painting (Sobran and Magni), sculpture (Pollès bronzes), and stunning Keys nature photography.