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The car parade from last year's Art Deco Weekend

The car parade from last year's Art Deco Weekend

Photo courtesy of the Miami Design Preservation League

Art Deco Weekend, Miami, FL

Spend this weekend at a great outdoor festival

by Lauren Coto | January 11, 2012

The month of January is a perfect time for festivals and other outdoor activities in Miami.

Dig the Deco? If you are into art deco we have the perfect festival for you this weekend. The 35th Annual Art Deco Weekend is going on Friday, January 13 through Sunday, January 15 on the very fabulous and cultural Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. Art Deco Weekend is a fabulous celebration of all things art deco. This …


Outdoor yoga at the Standard Miami

Outdoor yoga at the Standard Miami

Photo courtesy of the Standard Culture website

The Standard Spa Outdoor Yoga, Miami, FL

Enjoy the Standard Miami's outdoor yoga classes

by Lauren Coto | January 03, 2012

January weather in Miami is absolutely perfect for outdoor activities. Trust me, any day where the temperature is below 80 degrees here is perfection.

The Standard Miami Beach has an amazing spa and health ritual that will keep you looking fabulous year round. The Standard Spa is Miami Beach’s premier health spot. The Standard Spa is famous for its outdoor exercise rituals that integrate the ancient and modern in health and well …


A spa oasis at the Palms Hotel and Spa

A spa oasis at the Palms Hotel and Spa

Photo courtesy of the Palms Hotel and Spa

The Palms Hotel and Spa, Miami, FL

Spend your winter retreat at the Palms Hotel and Spa in South Beach

by Lauren Coto | December 27, 2011

The holidays are almost done, which means  the stress of gift-buying and bustling malls is almost over. I know just the place to clear up that holiday stress and offer you a winter retreat like no other.

The Palms Hotel and Spa in South Beach is an oasis perfectly fit for a winter retreat. The Palms Hotel and Spa is offering the Palms Sunday Spa Ticket from now through February 5, 2012. The Sunday …


A speaker at last year's book festival

A speaker at last year's book festival

Photo courtesy of the Miami Book Fair International

Miami Book Fair International, Miami, FL

Read your way through Downtown Miami as the Miami Book Fair International gets underway

by Lauren Coto | November 10, 2011

Calling all book worms—the books are coming.

The Miami Book Fair International is back again and in full force. The fair starts on November 13 and runs through November 20. Every year, thousands of readers and writers cannot wait for the eight-day literary party that ensues. The Miami Book Fair International, in its 28th year, will open Sunday November 13th with the popular Evenings With… series, featuring six nights of readings and discussions with …


The luxurious pool area at Soho Beach House

The luxurious pool area at Soho Beach House

Photo courtesy of Soho Beach House

Soho Beach House, Miami, FL

Delve into the trendy world of Soho Beach House

by Lauren Coto | November 01, 2011

From my experience, Miami and trendy seem to go hand in hand. The ultra-fabulous and glamorous Soho House opened its newest location in Miami, and it’s a quaint place where Miami socialites like to call their play ground.

Soho Beach House is an ultra-cool hotspot that opened its doors in Miami Beach in 2010. It sits on the site of the historic Sovereign hotel. It is a new private members’ club that has been …


A historic image of the Biltmore Hotel

A historic image of the Biltmore Hotel

Photo courtesy of The Biltmore Hotel

The Haunted Biltmore Hotel, Miami, FL

Step inside the glamorous, yet haunted, Biltmore Hotel

by Lauren Coto | October 11, 2011

Halloween is quickly approaching, and I cannot think of a better way to spend the evening than rummaging through Miami hunting ghosts. Actually, I will just take your word for it. I’m all about the costumes and the candy-eating extravaganza that goes on in my house. But if ghosts are your thing, than be their guests.

Miami has a few haunted spots here and there, but my first spooky thought takes me to the …


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