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Miami's Day Trip Gem
This isn't your grandma's cabana. The private, air-conditioned room has a couch, stereo and granite-topped mini-bar. It even has its own back porch for sunbathing.
Tags: Miami, South_Beach, resorts, luxury, spas, Sunny_Isles_Beach,
Celebrity Miami
If you’re looking for a glitzy evening, the endless nightlife options may seem daunting. However, there are a few sure-bets for a see-and-be-seen experience.
Tags: luxury, hotels, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, dining, nightlife, spas, shopping,
Florida Beach Primer
Take our abbreviated beach trip around Florida and add a few new beaches to your scrapbook. From Pensacola to Amelia Island to the Florida Keys, there is a new beach for you.
Tags: beaches, Pensacola, Perdido_Key, Destin, Fort_Walton_Beach, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Panama_City_Beach, Apalachicola, Cedar_Key, Steinhatchee, Crystal_River, Tampa, St_Petersburg, Clearwater_Beach, Egmont_Key, Sarasota, Bradenton, Anna_Maria_Island, Charlotte_Harbor, Fort_Myers, Sanibel_Island, Captiva_Island, Naples, Marco_Island, Florida_Keys, Key_West, Miami, South_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, West_Palm_Beach, Fort_Pierce, Vero_Beach, Cocoa_Beach, Daytona_Beach, New_Smyrna_Beach, Flagler_Beach, Palm_Coast, St_Augustine, Jacksonville_Beach, Amelia_Island,
Miami Chic Hotels
The 1930 Spanish revival mansion offers 10 lavish guest suites, including Versace’s former bedroom and rooms that once accommodated Madonna, Princess Diana, Elton John and many of his celebrity friends.
Tags: Miami, South_Beach, hotels, luxury,
Museum Memberships in Florida
An individual membership earns you unlimited admission, discounts at both the museum and online stores and admittance to advance viewings.
Tags: art, museums, Delray_Beach, Gainesville, St_Petersburg, South_Beach,
Florida Shopping, Nightlife and Luxury
When I want to become part of the entertainment, I often check out Miami’s Studio, the biggest karaoke club in the world with more than 22,000 songs in 20 languages.
Tags: shopping, nightlife, music, hotels, Daytona_Beach, Tampa, Panama_City, Miami, antiques, Lakeland, Mount_Dora, St_Petersburg, Naples, South_Beach, Sarasota, luxury,
Four Elements of Florida Beaches
Deep blue water laps the broad shoreline, and candy-colored lifeguard stations add a festive touch to the scenery. The most striking sights, though, are the throngs of gorgeous sun gods and goddesses that congregate in this playground of the rich and famous.
Tags: Grayton_Beach, beaches, Destin, Santa_Rosa_Beach, Fort_Walton_Beach, Cocoa_Beach, surfing, Clearwater_Beach, South_Beach, Pensacola,
Beach Party
Conveniently perched on the Florida-Alabama state line, it hosts the Annual Interstate Mullet Toss, a wacky April tournament where participants heave a dead mullet from Florida into Alabama.
Tags: Venice, beaches, events, festival, Pensacola, Cocoa_Beach, surfing, Fernandina_Beach, Key_West, Big_Pine_Key, Destin, fishing, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, Fort_Myers_Beach, Delray_Beach, Clearwater_Beach, Dunedin, Siesta_Key, Nokomis, Stuart, St_Augustine, Jacksonville, music, Panama_City_Beach, camping, St_Petersburg,
Florida Beach Survey
A painfully obvious but nevertheless satisfying thought crossed my mind the last time I was there; the refreshing sea breeze you feel has crossed the entire Atlantic before making landfall, making it some of the cleanest, freshest air on earth.
Tags: beaches, parks, St_George_Island, Dunedin, Fort_Myers_Beach, Clearwater_Beach, Anna_Maria_Island, Longboat_Key, Siesta_Key, Sanibel_Island, Marco_Island, Boca_Grande, Florida_Keys, Fort_Lauderdale, Cocoa_Beach, Flagler_Beach, Palm_Coast, St_Augustine, South_Beach, Daytona_Beach,
South Beach, Simplified
The vibe at Ola bar and restaurant, adjacent to the spa-style Sanctuary Hotel, is relaxing and sociable.
Tags: Miami, South_Beach, hotels, nightlife, dining,
Seven Countries in Seven Days
Delray’s rugged Atlantic coastline offers a distinctly international vibe, complemented by authentic treats like weiner schnitzel and sour cabbage soup served in meticulously decorated surrounds.
Tags: St_Augustine, Tarpon_Springs, culture, Ybor_City, Tampa, Anna_Maria_Island, Delray_Beach, Miami, South_Beach, Boca_Raton, dining,
Ports of Call
Nature trails, safe harbors, cabins, tent sites, hiking and biking trails and miles of deserted beaches make this a must-see location.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Apalachicola, Captiva_Island, Carrabelle, Charlotte_Harbor, Coconut_Grove, Fernandina_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key_Largo, Miami, Panama_City_Beach, Sarasota, South_Beach, Venice, nature, parks, camping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, St_Augustine, hotels, resorts, Sanibel_Island,
Insider Tips to Florida's Beaches
And lest we forget, it's beautiful! It continually makes several of America's Top 10 lists of best beaches based on sand, water quality and facilities.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Grayton_Beach, Key_West, Naples, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, beaches, shelling, water_sports, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, family, wildlife, surfing, sunsets, New_Smyrna_Beach, Daytona_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, birding, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, equestrian, Sanibel_Island, Hollywood,
Parrot Heads
This is a place of bikini tops and Bloody Marys for breakfast. Where the talk is about fishing, the weather and what port of call is next.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Fort_Lauderdale, Gulf_Breeze, Key_West, Marco_Island, Miami, Miami_Beach, Naples, Nokomis, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Ponce_Inlet, Sarasota, South_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, Venice, nightlife, beaches, resorts, hotels, dining,
Miami Heat: Nightspots that Sizzle
Open six nights a week, the venue is a popular spot for fashion shows, so don't be surprised to spot a supermodel among the crowd.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Hollywood, Miami, South_Beach, nightlife, music,
A-Foot in South Beach
Take a detour down Mediterranean-styled Espanola Way, which retains a bohemian air from the Beach's pre-glam days.
Tags: South_Beach, beaches, art, nightlife, shopping, walking_tours,
City Profile: Miami
Gleaming skyscrapers and the spirit of progress that has made Miami one of the most dynamic cities in the country characterize downtown, a vibrant business district.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Coral_Gables, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach,
City Profile: Miami Beach
Miami Beach nightlife concludes an unforgettable vacation day with a diverse array of ethnic food and American cuisine, topped off with jazz cafes and hopping dance clubs.
Tags: Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach,
Miami and Beyond
One of its most cherished prizes, the Art Deco Historic District of Miami Beach, ranks as the largest collection of Art Deco buildings anywhere.
Tags: Coral_Gables, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, architecture, driving_tours, parks, museums, Tours_on_a_Tankful,
Palm Beach Area Beaches
Although Palm Beach is considered a playground for the rich and famous, and you'll find plenty of glamour, trendy restaurants, and high-end shopping on this island, the beaches are still some of the area's best and publicly accessible.
Tags: Boca_Raton, Boynton_Beach, Lake_Worth, Palm_Beach, South_Beach, beaches, disabilities_travel,
Miami Area Beaches
Movie stars and models on fashion shoots are just the start of the beautiful sights to be seen on South Beach.
Tags: Homestead, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, beaches, disabilities_travel, Key_Biscayne,
Fort Lauderdale Area Beaches
Fort Lauderdale boasts seven miles of warm, soft sand. There are 30 beach access points, but the city's award-winning "wavewall" and beachfront promenade provide the perfect place to soak up Fort Lauderdale's flavor.
Tags: Dania_Beach, Deerfield_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano_Beach, South_Beach, beaches, disabilities_travel,
New Year's in Miami
We opted to see in the New Year unfettered by formal wear and joined the throng of Miamians at Bayfront Park, across from the downtown area and abutting Biscayne Bay. There were carnival rides and cotton candy stands, along with an amphitheater hosting a variety of bands.
Tags: Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach,
Miami Area
Ocean Drive, SoBe's much-photographed street, faces a wide, bustling beach and is lined with its historic Art Deco gems.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Coral_Gables, Homestead, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, Key_Biscayne,
Notable Nightlife
Filled with nightclubs and bars, Ybor City draws thousands of revelers to its streets on weekend nights. On Seventh Avenue, stroll by club after club and chose your dance spot.
Tags: Fort_Lauderdale, Fort_Walton_Beach, Jacksonville, Key_West, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, South_Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, West_Palm_Beach, Ybor_City, Destin, nightlife,
South Florida Beacon
I was back in South Florida. Cruise ships to the left, kayak rentals setting up to the right. An Ultralight seaplane seemed to guide my Jeep toward Key Biscayne and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, an urban jewel.
Tags: Coral_Gables, Miami, South_Beach, parks,
15 Ways to Lure Your Lover
Mimosas, smoked salmon, caviar, Belgian waffles and fresh strawberries. Eggs Benedict, tender prime rib, rich pastas and artful salads, decadent tarts, soufflés and chocolate rum cakes. Shall I go on?
Tags: Captiva_Island, Daytona_Beach, Delray_Beach, Gainesville, High_Springs, Homestead, Lake_Wales, Miami, Mount_Dora, Palm_Beach, Quincy, South_Beach, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, romance, Beaches_of_South_Walton, bed_and_breakfasts, resorts,
Best Beaches For...
The grains are so fine, so white that you'll feel you are on packed sugar.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Daytona_Beach, Estero, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Key_West, Melbourne, Naples, New_Smyrna_Beach, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Sebastian, South_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Venice, Vero_Beach, parks, shelling, snorkeling, romance, historical_sites, water_sports, beaches,
Beachin' Good Times in Daytona Beach
You can make motor sports history yourself and cruise down the sandy shore (slowly - the speed limit is only 10 mph); this is one of the few places left in Florida where you can still drive on the beach.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, Ponce_Inlet, South_Beach, beaches, tours, parks,
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