WEST PALM BEACH. This stretch of wonderful shops occupies six city blocks and features a diverse mixture of merchandise that's sure to please connoisseurs and casual shoppers alike. Almost anything you could need or want to beautify your home is available, from accessories and lighting fixtures to antiques from a variety of periods and countries. If you've got time to browse, this district will provide hours of enjoyment. If your time is limited, you can quickly press through and check out what catches your eye first or interests you most.

WEST PALM BEACH. Clematis Street, along with nearby CityPlace, has evolved into West Palm Beach's signature district, a place where people can stroll the sidewalks and take in the city's energy and exuberance. Browse intriguing shops, stop off for a snack or an incredible meal, and then make sure to dance, drink, or partake of great music at any of the fabulous nightclubs. Free outdoor concerts are held regularly, and Clematis by Night, a weekly festival that pulls in tons of visitors and locals, is a much-loved and well-attended event. Several blocks of shops and eateries grant opportunity for distraction no matter when you go, all providing a taste of West Palm hospitality and charm.

PALM BEACH. Perhaps the quintessential emblem of Palm Beach affluence, Worth Avenue is a paean to wealth and style. The Mediterranean-inspired architecture, much of it designed by local architect Addison Mizner, is endlessly charming. The primary street is lined with delicious shops and light-wrapped palms, while vias (small side streets) branch off the main avenue and expand into lush, vine-laden courtyards that are oh-so-European. Retailers include a who's who of fashion and prestige, including Chanel, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co., Hermès, Ferragamo, Cartier, Escada, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Dana Buchman. Even if you don't buy, make sure to wander through the area. Its wonderful ambience is as intoxicating as its top-quality merchandise.