Via Bellagio

The shopping selection within Via Bellagio is luxury at its finest. 

To call it expensive would be an understatement -- you could easily spend your year's salary here in less than an hour, no matter what you make. But if you're looking to do some high-end shopping -- or fantasize about all the items you'd like to buy -- then this is your spot. 

Via Bellagio has spacious walkways and plenty of natural lighting from the overhead windows. These factors make the whole shopping experience more lively and enjoyable than a dark, cramped mall. And while it may not be the biggest shopping center on the Strip, Via Bellagio proves that less is definitely more.  

Tiffany & Co. is a standout. The jewelry is nothing less than exquisite. Here you'll find silver, watches, crystal, china and original pieces -- plenty to add to your wish list. If you really want to go on a jewelry shopping spree, make sure to make a stop inside Fred Leighton. Fred Leighton offers everything from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpel and Belperron, to name a few. Here you'll also find pearls, along with jewels from the 19th century and even the Golden Age of India. 

For ladies looking for a way to get their partners to shop with them, tell them to check out the fine watches at Breguet, opening late 2011. 

Chanel and Dior have great handbag collections, while Louis Vuitton and Bottega Veneta carry the finest in leather goods. Giorgio Armani, Gucci and Prada keep your wardrobe up to date with the latest runway trends.

Whether you're maxing out your credit cards (hey, you're in Vegas, after all!) or simply taking a stroll and window shopping, it's definitely worth the trip. Another plus? The Conservatory and the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art are also within the same resort. 

-- By Jeannie Borbe