Palm Beach county is known throughout the world as a shopper's paradise. From the most exclusive boutiques and department stores to outlet strores and discount centers that feature bargains on all sorts of merchandise, we have it all. Listed below are but a few popular shopping destinations which offer a large selection of quality items.

Abacoa Town Center - Between University Blvd. and Main Street, Jupiter - 691-5858
A balanced compliment of small boutique and gallery shops, dining establishments and medical/service businesses are situated n the pleasant surrounding of the Town Center. Website address: www.abacoatowncenter.com

CityPlace - 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach - 366-1000
This $550 million shopping, entertainment and residential complex, which opened in the fall of 2000, has designated downtown West Palm Beach as a major shopping and dining mecca in South Florida. With 600,000 square feet of specialty retail, shoppers at CityPlace have a long list of ell known brand name stores to select from. Anchor tenants include Macy's, Barnes & Noble, Restoration Hardware, Benneton Sport Systems, Pottery Barn and Kreiss Collection.

The Esplanade - 150 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach - 833-0868
This recently renovated two-story, Mediterranean-style shopping enclave located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean is home to Saks Fifth Avenue and over 20 exclusive boutiques featuring the finest in European and domestic fashions, jewelry, home furnishings and gourmet dining. Visit Louis Vuitton, Charles Jordan and others in lush landscaped courtyards. Convenient covered valet parking.

The Gardens of the Palm Beaches - 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens - 775-7750
The Gardens features over 160 specialty and department stores. Tropical gardens and original artwork adorn the interior. The Gardens is the only shopping center where you'll find Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Macy's, Burdines and Sears in a single location. Special services include stroller rentals, wheelchairs and gift certificates. Open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 6:00 p.m. Website address: www.thegardensmall.com

The Mall at Wellington Green - Forest Hill Blvd. and U.S. 441
The 1.3 million-square-foot, two-level enclosed mall is the centerpiece of Wellington's new 470-acre master planned, mixed-use development, which opened October 2001. Located at the southwest corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and US 441/SR7, The Mall at Wellington Green features 120 specialty shops and restaurants, plus four two-level department stores, Burdines, Lord & Taylor, Dillard's, JC Penney and Nordstrom (opening 200___?????

Worth Avenue - Palm Beach - 659-6909
This is a shopper's and sightseer's delight. Stretching for three blocks from South Ocean Boulevard to Coconut Row on the island of Palm Beach, Worth Avenue is one of the world's most exclusive shopping districts. Worth Avenue blends the exotic ambiance of subtropical Palm Beach with the sophisticated chic of Manhattan and the celebrity shine of Beverly Hills. The Avenue boasts a sumptuous mix of more than 200 world-famous specialty shops, posh department stores, gourmet restaurants and art galleries.