Browse High-End Boutiques While Staying In Miami Villas

A vacation spent in a luxury villa rental typically involves equally luxurious activities and adventures.

A vacation spent in a luxury villa rental typically involves equally luxurious activities and adventures. Yet if your plans include renting a stunning villa in Miami, you might feel inclined to take some of that high-end style home with you. Thankfully, avid shoppers staying in the Floridian paradise will have a wealth of choices when it comes time to indulge in a bit of retail therapy.

Vacationers hoping to return home with some designer labels in their bags may want to begin their shopping excursion with a stop at the Bal Harbour Shops, a high-end mall located in the seaside destination. From well-known department stores like Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Brooks Brothers, to stylish boutiques from designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Hermes and Roberto Cavalli, the mall is sure to have it all – and thanks to its collection of restaurants, it's easy to spend an entire day at the mall.

If you'd rather not make the drive out to Bal Harbour, there is still plenty of luxury to be found at the Aventura Mall. Centrally located near several nightlife and dining options, this shopping center boasts a number of fashionable retailers like Louis Vuitton, Coach and Diesel, as well as more specialized products at the Ferrari and Apple stores. If you're bringing the kids along, the mall even boasts a kids club and playground that gives children a fun and supervised place to play with some new friends while you hit the shops.

For those of you whose style verges on the classic, then a trip to Miami's Rebel may be just what the doctor ordered. This high-end retailer, whose clientele typically falls into the hip and trendy categories, also boasts an extensive vintage selection, featuring designer garments that have aged like a fine wine. The clothes at Rebel can be a bit on the pricy side, but as many of the items are one of a kind, it can be considered the cost of exclusivity.

After a long day of cruising the shops, you'll want to return to equally lavish and well-appointed luxury rentals, and there are few villas that can match the beauty of the Casa La Coppola on Hypoluxo Island. This sizable rental is a gorgeous Tuscan-style estate that can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people with its five bedrooms and five and a half baths. Located just a short walk from the beach, this palatial estate is the perfect way to enjoy the Miami area.