Located in downtown Honolulu, Ala Moana, the world’s largest mall, is about a five-minute drive from Waikiki. A huge addition brought the total size to 2.1 million square feet. Its 260 stores include such luxurious brands as Gucci, Prada, Hermès, Bulgari, Burberry, Tiffany, Chanel, Escada, Jimmy Choo and Neiman Marcus. You’ll find a large Louis Vuitton store, as well as one of the few Chanel fine-jewelry shops anywhere. Not surprisingly, the restaurant fare is similar to what is found in most malls, with burgers and the like. An exception is the Tsukiji Fish Market, which offers an all-you-can-eat buffet and a market that sells fresh catches brought in daily. TIP: As the mall is enormous, you should look at a directory before heading out. Most of the luxury shops are on the second floor in the center of the mall, near Neiman Marcus.

A family-owned business, Nohea represents hundreds of artists, the majority of them from the islands. Visitors will discover gorgeous koa wood, rocking chairs and gold lauhala weave rings, along with lower-priced items that make great gifts. Everything from modern and traditional art to textiles, glass and ceramics can be found here.

This district, a three-block collection of lei shops mixed with designer boutiques, underwent a massive multi-million dollar renovation a few years back, transforming it from a hodgepodge to an attractive shopping destination. The area from the corner of Kalakaua and Lewers is sometimes called the Rodeo Drive of Oahu, with two dozen high-end retail stores, including Bulgari, Cartier and Hermès.