The South Florida Traveler

 Is your pet an extension of yourself? Do you bring your pet with you on walks to the beach, to your neighborhood restaurant and to the homes of your friends and family? If this describes you, you most certainly bring your pet with you when you go on vacation. But, how do you transport your pet via plane, where do you find a place to stay? Well, your answers are solved with the website titled PetTravelCenter.com.
According to their site, they make pet travel fun and easy. They are an internet company and online community serving pet loving people everywhere. They …read more

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I have posted my first poll on The South Florida Traveler. Mary Jo from The Seattle Traveler gave me this idea. I thought it would be a great way to learn more about my readers, know what they are looking for, and what keeps them coming back. The poll is listed on the side, but here are some of the options you have to choose from: The question: What do you want to see more of on The South Florida Traveler?Here are a few of the answers that you have to choose from. 

 Restaurants & Bars
Area Attractions
Hotels
Festivals
Theatre and Art
Shopping 
Weekend Getaways

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 So after last night, it really made me wonder what makes a hotel stand out from the rest. Is it the room, the service, the incredible food? During our stay, after we checked in we were greeted by name the entire time. At the restaurant, when I forgot my purse in the car and they brought it up to our room, when we ordered room service, when the maid stopped by. There’s something about being addressed by your name that makes the experience so much more personal and welcoming (even though you know they don’t know who you are).  Here’s …read more

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Right now I am sitting in my hotel room at the Four Seasons in Miami. (Yes! This is the part of my job that I love. I’ve been jumping for joy ever since I got the invite.) I was invited down here for a wine dinner at their restaurant, Acqua that will take place this evening and for a stay in the hotel. This is my first stay at a Four Seasons and yes, it is quite nice, but for some reason I always thought it was the best of the best, something more that couldn’t be touched by others around. Now I …read more

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Are you feeling lucky? Are you counting down the days until your next trip to Las Vegas? This Saturday, June 7th, South Florida Cares will be sponsoring the Annual World Poker Challenge. The buy in for the Texas Hold-em tournament costs $285 and includes entry into the tournament, 4,000 units of chips, free buffet, use of the hotel facilities, and tournament day prizes for the top twelve players. You can participate in the tournament while your family will be thoroughly entertained. The event will take place at Crowne Plaza in Hallandale Beach.

South Florida Cares established in 2008 works to enhance …read more

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New York City’s trendy Gansevoort Hotel has expanded into South Beach. The full service resort and lifestyle center is a mecca for trendsetters and includes 334 guestrooms with spectacular ocean views, oversized bathrooms, and sport a modern and chic tone with 1930’s and 1940’s pin-up photographs on the walls. The landscape includes a multitude of pools, including a 110-foot rooftop pool, private cabanas and an oceanfront beach club.
This lifestyle center spreads out over 100,000 square feet and includes fine boutiques, restaurants (including the soon to open Philippe by Philippe Chow), lounges (including Louis, the VIP lounge by the Opium Group) …read more

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In a town that is magical and is filled with theme parks, dancing and a symphony of entertainment on every corner, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center absolutely amazes me. Best known for the elaborate Convention Center, Gaylord Palms is a city in itself. Located just 5 minutes away from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, this 2.1 million square foot resort rings “The Sunshine State” from every corner. Having a greenhouse feel to it, this resort seems to be a hotel tucked away in a hotel.
Luckily for me, I was invited to experience the Gaylord Palms a few weeks ago …read more

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What defines luxury? Exquisite linens, marble floors, a fabulous bathtub, attention to detail one might say. Luxury Hotels, Top of the World is a welcome addition to teNeues’ Luxury Hotel series which includes: Luxury Hotels Spa and Wellness, Luxury Hotels Beach Resorts, Luxury Hotels Golf Resorts and many more. This double edition book explores the areas of Argentina, Morocco and Japan as well as local destinations right in South Florida. Incorporating gorgeous photography and the text translated into five languages, this book is a welcome edition to any coffee table.
Taking you on a tour of nearly 100 hotels, you learn …read more

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