The South Florida Traveler

 Are you looking for something to do tomorrow night in the Miami area, and Art Basel isn’t  your thing? Why not make your way down to Ortanique on the Mile for a wine tasting in Coral Gables. Ortanique, best known for its sun cuisine and the culinary talents of Cindy Hutson will be hosting a wine tasting with 7 different wines from Lost Canyon winery. Even if you are a fan of Art Basel and are planning on spending a night out on the town, this might be a nice early start to a fun-filled evening.

When: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 6:00 …read more

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However you celebrate the holidays, one thing is clear – they are quickly coming up and the festivities are on. Whether you are looking to take part in a tree lighting ceremony, a shopping extravaganza or want to watch a holiday parade, you have plenty of options. Here are some taking place this week:

Come down to Worth Avenue on Tuesday, December 2nd for The Worth Avenue Promenade and Town of Palm Beach Tree Lighting ceremony. The stores will extend their hours and will be offering free refreshments. While you are there, enjoy the complimentary music from local bands and choral …read more

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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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