The South Florida Traveler

Moving to Florida from the Midwest, I often  get asked the question, “Don’t you miss the seasons?” What do you mean? Don’t I miss the winters when it would get down to -44 degrees wind chill, where I’d wear flannel lined pants, scarves to cover my face so I could barely see, my eyes watering as soon as I left the building, my fingers turning purple and my body being numb because it was so cold outside? Nope, can’t say that I miss that. Though, I do miss that fresh coat of snow that lines the street when you wake …read more

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If you are planning to make a trip up north, why not try the Cashmere blanket and eye mask from W Hotels Collection. This will transform any uncomfortable airplane ride into something extraordinary. The comfort and warmth brought to you by this 40 x 60 inch luxurious blanket will have everyone wanting to curl up right next to you. It even comes in a zippered cashmere pouch. Available at W Hotels – The Store, this item isn’t for everyone. But for that person on your list who seems to have everything, you are sure to make their holidays even …read more

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 Thanksgiving has come and gone, we are in the midst of the craziness of Black Friday and we have more holiday celebrations right around the corner. Gifts and shopping are what’s on many people’s minds at the moment. What to do? I thought it would be great to share with you some of my favorite gift items for your jet setter and travel enthusiast friends. So stay tuned over the next couple of weeks for daily ideas on how to help make gift giving just a little bit easier.
Let’s start off with MomSpit. This is a no-rinse cleanser for your …read more

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Whether you are staying home for the holidays or traveling far away, spending hours in the kitchen or enjoying a delicious meal out, have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.
Photo Credit: riptheskull @ flickr

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 A few weeks ago a did a post titled “The Best Place to Raise Your Kids in South Florida” and one titled “America’s Most Beautiful Cities.” Although, it is great to savor the beauty in the area, it is also wise to be aware of some of the areas to avoid if you are looking for a safe place to live. I was tipped off to the latest report by Rick from South Florida Daily Blog regarding a study done titled City Crime Ranking 2008-2009. Cities were ranked according to the following factors: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and …read more

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As many people are busy preparing for the big turkey feast ahead of them and cleaning the house for the multiple members of their family coming to visit, others are looking down the road a little further. Yes, today I received the first announcement of events going on to ring in the new year. Excited yet?
Make your way out to the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach this New Year’s Eve. They have put together 2 packages that will strike anyone’s fancy.
Option 1 ($300 per person):
Join in the fun as John Davidson, a popular headliner on Broadway, in Hollywood, Vegas and …read more

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I’m not usually susceptible to motion sickness, but whenever I hear those words I think back to the 1st cruise I ever took. Our first night out on the boat was, according to the staff, the worst night that the boat had ever experienced. I remember trying to walk from room to room, but struggled and instead kept running into the walls (and this was before alcohol was even a factor). Everyone was searching for that place on the boat where things were just a bit calmer. I won’t go into detail, but it wasn’t a pretty sight that …read more

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For those of you who haven’t experienced a Crown wine and spirits tasting, now is the time to check one out as they will be hosting complimentary food and wine tastings this weekend at 4 of their locations. Wines to be sampled include Beaujolias Nouveau from:

Mommessin
Joseph Drouhin
Bouchard, a Beaujolia-Villages Nouveau from Georges Duboeuf
and NuVo – while not a Beujolias, it’s a unique sparkling liqeueur.

The events will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, and some wine-friendly meats and cheeses will be served alongside the wines. Please see the schedule below.
Friday, November 21st

North Miami located at 12555 Biscayne Blvd …read more

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“I cannot sleep unless I am surrounded by books.”  — Borges
I am always amazed at how in sync Books and Books is with what’s going on in the area. No matter what my interest is in any particular week, I can always find something at this unique independent bookstore that appeals to me. Whether it be an author event, a discussion, a workshop or a chef’s demonstration, I always find myself penciling something onto my calendar.  Plus with locations in Coral Gables, South Beach and Bal Harbour, there is always some sort of activity going on.
Take a look at some …read more

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Have you always wanted to spend the day swimming with the dolphins? To feel, to touch these magnificent animals is often a dream to many, but when you live or visit Florida, the opportunity is there to experience this firsthand. From now until December 15th, the Miami Seaquarium is offering a 30% discount to Florida residents.
The Seaquarium offers 2 different experiences at Dolphin Harbor, their 12,000 square foot, 700,000 gallon dolphin pool that is home 12 Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. The first is titled Dolphin Odyssey. It is a 2-hour experience where participants are able to touch and feel the dolphins …read more

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