The South Florida Traveler

If you are looking for a pocket size guide to the luxe lifestyle in Miami that is sleek, savvy and even a bit witty, check out the LUXE City Guides. This series of guidebooks, 30 in all,  just added Miami to the line-up. Written by over 20 local contributors, this lifesaver of a book lets you know about the hottest hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars and spas in the area. Additionally, you will learn about services, shops and hidden secrets that only the locals know about. Even better, the LUXE guides take in zero advertising dollars, therefore you know the recommendations …read more

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Today was one of those days — a much awaited travel day. Yes, I woke up at 5am this morning and with my eyes half opened made my way to the Fort Lauderdale airport to head up to the snowy Midwest. Only 1 day after reading about the 10 inches of snow they just received. Lovely! Right? Although, the weather can cause quite a nuisance during the long days of travel, the thing that bothers me even more is the lack of an Internet connection in the airports. OK so they do have an Internet connection, but every airport uses …read more

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If you think traveling can be stressful, trying traveling with children. Are they happy enough? Are they quiet enough? Are all of their toys together? Here are some items that might make your travel experience with your little ones a little easier?

Snack & Play Travel Kit: This is the perfect addition for kids that are always on the go, in the car that is. This attaches to your child’s car seat and provides a flat, safe area for your child to eat and play. By using this you child will keep his or her toys on the tray meaning less …read more

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I rely on my GPS all the time. Honestly, what would I do without it? Sometimes, though, the location that I’m driving to doesn’t register and I don’t feel like doing a search on my phone. There’s always 4-1-1, but I really cringe at paying that extra fee, when really – why do they have to charge you? How do they manage to stay in business when there’s free services that do the exact same thing?
Well if you don’t know about these free services already, program them in your phone now:

1-800-FREE411 (Oh, and since I hate when you are given …read more

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What happens when you have to travel on the busiest day of the year? Does your luggage seem to blend in with everyone else’s bag that moves around the carousel? Does the threat of losing your luggage overtake your body with anxiety? Here’s a stylish and memorable way to personalize your bag – making sure no one is mistakes your bag for their own. Custom bag tags from Tabitha Geary.
The goal of Tabitha Geary is to preserve your cherished memories. They create a line up of retail products that turn your photos into priceless treasures. For example, their photo tags …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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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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 If you live or travel to Florida, sunscreen should be on your radar. The sun, although it’s not as strong as it was a few months ago, can still do great damage to your skin. But, do you use sunscreen regularly? Whether it’s because you don’t have any, it’s hard to transport, or you are just plain lazy, there are still many who haven’t added this step to their daily routine. Let me introduce you to Bethesda Sunscreen Soap – the perfect solution.
Bethesda Sunscreen Soap is an all-natural sunscreen soap produced by Bethesda skincare. The bar soap contains a minimum …read more

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