100% of Proceeds to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys Let’s help our friends in the Florida Keys! Hurricane Irma tore through the Caribbean and Florida wreaking havoc and destruction in its wake. My family and I left an “A” evacuation zone in Key Biscayne and were extremely fortunate to not only get out of the storm’s… View Post
As the sun rises over Amelia Island, eight of the region’s best chefs set sail aboard fishing boats with one goal in mind: to win. An Article for the Washington Post’s Brand Studio For a dream freelance assignment from the Washington Post’s brand studio, I soaked up every minute of the action at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort located in picture-perfect Amelia… View Post
An oasis in the middle of Miami’s urban hub As the editor in chief of Modern Luxury Weddings South Florida and The Caribbean, planning photo shoots are definitely one of my favorite parts of the job. So when my dear friend and writer, Angela Caraway-Carlton suggested we highlight Mandarin Oriental Miami’s gorgeous property and dog-friendly amenities, it was an idea that I… View Post
Check out these 25 quintessential happy hour hotspots in the Magic City. There’s nothing better than the happy hour scene in Miami. Whether you’re in the mood for comfy and casual or upscale and trendy, there’s plenty of excellent happy hour bars and restaurants to try that will have you and your wallet feeling very happy. Ted’s Hideaway in SoFi Located in… View Post
What do you get someone for their very first Father’s Day? A tie? Golf clubs? Tickets to a game? A new pair of shoes? There will be many years to come for those type of gifts. But this year I wanted to get Jeremy Franker something extra special. And it’s not just because he’s helpful with the baby or because… View Post
Every time I return to the city of St. Augustine I marvel at the incredible history and beautiful landscape. It’s such a unique destination and one of my favorite destinations in Florida. On a recent road trip from Miami up to Florida’s Historic Coast, we checked into a brand new hotel. Well, new in the sense that it recently opened as The… View Post
Henry Flagler’s Casa Marina Resort in Key West is equal parts luxury and history. I just can’t get enough of Key West. And when the opportunity arose to go check out one of the island’s most luxurious and historic hotel gems, I simply couldn’t resist. It turned out to be a family affair and our new baby Lola’s very first… View Post
It’s the details that make all the difference. Event experts based on Florida’s Treasure Coast dish on how to make your next party fabulous. And they’re also sharing a collection of gorgeous photographs from one of their recent collaborations. So much time and effort goes into planning a big event. And whether it’s an anniversary party for 100 or a… View Post
This Florida-loving miniature schnauzer is making his debut on the Travel Channel! I’ve always known my little Ponce de Leon was born for the big screen…or even the small screen. And now everyone else will too! Last year, the hubby, Ponce de Leon and I crisscrossed the state from Miami up to Tampa to film an episode for a show… View Post