For shopping in general, Fort Lauderdale is a great destination. For more high-end boutiques, definitely hit Las Olas Blvd. Las Olas also has excellent restaurants and cafes. For a combination of high-end, middle of the road, and bargains, Sawgrass Mills Mall is the place to be. It’s huge. Wear sneakers. ‘Cuz you’ll walk your feet off. The parking lot is so big, they actually have trams to shuttle you to and from your car. Use them. As for flea markets, there is only one place to be: The Thunderbird Swap Shop. Many cities have flea markets that claim to be the biggest. Don’t waste your time on any of them. The Swap Shop is the end-all, be-all, granddaddy of ALL flea markets. You can literally furnish a house in a day if you needed to. Deals abound. A few tips: go EARLY. You really want to be there by 9am, as parking goes quickly. Wear comfortable shoes, bring bottled water, and don’t be afraid to haggle, especially early in the day. Many of the vendors consider their first sale of the day “lucky,” so they want to get it out-of-the-way. There is also a very large indoor market. Prices inside are a lot higher, so stick to the open air market for the best deals. There is also a full circus inside. If you bring the kids, make a day of it. more