As 2022 quickly comes to an end, it’s time to start shopping for the best time of the year.
Don’t waste this magical Miami season of sunshine and cool breezes online shopping, scrolling through your computer screen; that’s what work is for. Get out and enjoy it!
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Santa’s reindeer topiary
No matter what holiday you celebrate this month, Aventura Mall has something for everybody, from athletes to parents to influencers. The mall, located at 19501 Biscayne Blvd., has three stories loaded with everything you need to fulfill your holiday shopping needs.
The indoor/outdoor mall has a plethora of restaurants, cafes, and even happy hours, to enjoy while shopping, and you also have the option of dropping your car off at Aventura’s Finest Car Wash to get a nice scrubbing.
If you’re taking your kids shopping with you, the mall has reopened its 93-foot-tall slide tower with two parallel slides to race down that is open from noon - 8 p.m., Fri. – Sun.
As for going about selecting just the right gift for everyone on your “nice list,” the Biscayne Times has already done the research for you. Here’s a selection of some of the best gift ideas and stores to visit this holiday season for a one-stop shopping experience.
For the Trendy Fashionista
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Anthropologie’s holiday section.
Anthropologie
305-933-3512 / Anthropologie.com
Anthropologie has the ideal gifts for your boho chic gal pals. This modern store has a wide selection of holiday décor and presents, including accessories, housewares, personalized jewelry, ornaments, and more. Anthropologie also has options for all budgets with a sale section and small stocking stuffers by the checkout line.
Zara
646-923-9636 / Zara.com
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Great wardrobe selections and cosmetics at the bi-level Zara.
Zara's two-story store in Aventura Mall has more to offer than the average Zara. With sections for women, men, and children, this vibrant store has something for every trendsetter in your life. There is also a full beauty bar with lipstick, eye makeup, nail polish, and other cosmetics.
For the Self Care Queens (and Kings!)
The B-12 Store
(305) 491-9211/ Theb12store.com
This is the perfect place to purchase a gift certificate for the friend who loves vitamins, supplements, and preventative care products (for people of all ages). The B-12 Store offers packages for B-12, Biotin, Fat Burning shots and more. The staff includes board-certified nurses and physicians to help customers figure out what’s best for them and their health.
My Massage Haven
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A gift card for spa services, like this couples massage, is perfect for the friend or relative in need of down time.
(305) 342-6475 / Mymassagehaven.com
Purchase a gift card for the stressed out, overworked person in your life who needs some time to relax. My Massage Haven at Aventura Mall offers offer a wide range of self-care options, such as facials and full body, deep tissue, and hot stone massages by licensed therapists.
Coco's Day Spa & Salon
305-933-9889 / Cocosdayspa.com
While Coco's no longer sells service gift certificates, they do have a store stocked with some of the world’s most renowned beauty products and styling accessories. Whether you’re looking for the perfect curling iron, hair oil or nail polish to pamper a special someone in your life, Coco’s has it all, and has a wonderful staff willing to help you find the right products to gift.
For the Cigar Connoisseurs
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Limited edition, signed Carlito Fuente cigars at Cigar Box, Inc.
Cigar Box, Inc.
305-466-3177 / Cigarboxinc.com
The Cigar Box has the perfect gifts for all cigar lovers. This is a one stop shop for all things cigar, from pipes to humidors to ashtrays. The staff is energetic and knowledgeable about their products and very willing to help. The Cigar Box is also an authorized dealer for top-of-the-line cigar products such as Porsche Design, Davidoff and Prometheus.
Villanova Cigars
786-614-9473 / Villanova-cigars.negocio.site
These cigars are the ideal gift for the Cuban cigar lover. Villanova Cigars prepares cigars made with the finest Cuban tobacco and according to century-old Cuban cigar-making traditions. Stop in and pick up one of their famous cigars aged in rum or oak cases for the Cuban in your life to give them a taste of home. If you aren’t sure what you’re looking for, their staff are experts on the art of Cuban cigar making and can help you find the perfect gift.
For the Dog Moms & Dads in Your Life
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The “Gucci” Gucchewi dog toy and other pet essentials at Aventura Pups.
Aventura Pups
561-886-7507 / Aventurapups.com
Help your friends style their pups up for the holidays! From bowties to toys to beds, Aventura Pups is the go-to place for all trendy dog apparel and accessories. They have a wide selection of holiday outfits and toys for dogs of all sizes, including Grinch-themed sweaters and "designer" pup toys like "Chewnel," "Cartiarf," and "Gucchewi."
Bonefly
833-266-3359 / Bonefly.com
Bonefly’s luxury pet accessories will make a phenomenal gift for the boujee dog parents in your life. They have collars, leashes and more that are made from scratch for each pet. Each accessory can be made of various materials, waterproof, odorless, or dirt resistant, and Swarovski crystals can be added to any design. And best of all, it comes with a lifetime warranty!
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Gear for the racing enthusiast at Racing Miami.
For the Sporty Friend
Racing Miami
954-404-3855 / Racingmiami.net
If you have a racing admirer in your life, this is a unique spot where you can find official racing merchandise. At Racing Miami, you can find hats, hoodies, jerseys and more, for brands such as Red Bull Racing, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Mercedes and McLaren Formula 1 teams.
Tesla
305-914-3072 / Tesla.com
For the Tesla owner or fanatic, the Tesla showroom at Aventura Mall sells merchandise! Buy them an original Tesla cap, t-shirt, or hoodie to add some swag to their wardrobe. And while you’re at it, you can check out the beautiful Tesla Model S sedan and Model X SUV on display.
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A Tesla cap at the Tesla showroom.
Peloton
786-460-2453 / Onepeloton.com
Calling all Peloton devotees! If you have someone in your life who, like many of us, has a peloton sitting in their garage, untouched, head to the Peloton store and gift them some motivation. The Peloton showroom at Aventura Mall has bikes and merchandise such as towels, water bottles, shirts, and the Peloton shoes. Maybe you have someone whose been thinking about purchasing a Peloton but isn’t sure it’s worth the money. At Aventura Mall, you can rent a Peloton Bike or Bike+ for them to solve that dilemma!
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Buying for the Peleton devotee at Peleton.
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Gift ideas from Stranger Things: The Store at Aventura Mall.
A Gift Like No Other
Stranger Things: The Store
305-935-1110 / strangerthings-store.com
Take a walk through Hawkins to find some unique merchandise for every Stranger Things fan in your life. The store has everything one could possibly want from the show, from retro t-shirts and jackets, card games, Hawkins High uniforms, Rink-O-Mania cups, Hellfire Club pins and more. If you’re overwhelmed with the number of options at the store, you can always reserve your loved one a ticket (free) to visit the store themselves.
Nespresso
800-562-1465 / Nespresso.com
The perfect place for the caffeine addicts in your life. The Nespresso store showcases state-of-the-arts coffee machines in all styles and colors. If your coffee enthusiast already has a Nespresso machine, they also sell a wide range of capsules in a variety of roasts and flavors, from Italian Ristretto to Miami espresso, as well as mugs and tumblers to keep their coffee warm. And while you shop, you can have a freshly brewed cup of Nespresso coffee flavor of your choice!
Happy Go Lucky Exhibit
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Coffeemakers at the Aventura Mall Nespresso store.
For the friend who is always making plans to see interactive art exhibits in Miami, this should be their next stop. By combining lighting, sculpture, sound design, and optical illusions, this media exhibit transforms an ordinary space into an interactive sensory experience. They also recently added an interactive art center where visitors can draw, scan, and project their drawings onto the walls. You can purchase tickets for a friend or family member from $22-29.
Designer Pop-Ups
For the most ardent luxury designer fans, Aventura Mall has opened its first-ever designer pop-up shops for the winter season. CELINE and Bottega Veneta's exclusive pop-ups featuring seasonal designs are located on the mall's first level. CELINE's shop carries handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, sunglasses and fragrances, while Bottega Veneta is debuting the brand's Winter 2022 collection of shoes, accessories, and leather goods, in a structure uniquely designed with sustainability at the forefront.
For more information or to see the full list of stores, visit aventuramall.com
Happy shopping!
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Great wardrobe selections at the bi-level Zara.
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(Aventura Pups for dog photo)
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Part of Nespresso’s holiday collection in collaboration with pastry chef and chocolatier, Pierre Hermé.
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CELINE handbags are available in the mall’s first holiday designer pop-up shops.