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10 Best Annual Events in Amelia Island

in Amelia Island, Events, Florida, Travel on 02/12/18

It’s no secret that I’m in love with Amelia Island. My husband and I went on a babymoon to the picturesque island before Lola was born and last year I covered the annual Fish to Fork weekend for the Washington Post’s brand studio. I can’t wait to go back! In the meantime, here’s a round-up of some of Amelia Island’s… View Post

155 Florida Hotels Receive AAA’s Highest Ratings

in Florida, Hotel, Travel on 02/01/18

Congratulations are in order! Florida is home to 155 of AAA’s highest rated hotels in North America, according to the latest round of AAA Diamond Ratings. If you are like many travelers, you probably check ratings and reviews on a hotel before you reserve a room. While there are many rating sites to choose from, AAA’s is the most respected… View Post

3 Romantic Places to Propose in the Caribbean

in Caribbean, Romance, Travel, Weddings on 01/31/18

Already have the sweetheart? Discover three unique sites in the Caribbean for an unforgettable proposal. Whether on a secluded island, a magical colonial city, or a stunning rooftop bar, finding the best places to propose is as easy as making plans for a romantic Caribbean getaway. All you need is a bit of planning such as booking a table for… View Post

My Latest for Coastal Living: 10 Best Little Beach Towns in Florida and More

in Amelia Island, Anna Maria Island, Charlotte Harbor, Featured, Featured Post, Florida, Florida Keys, Fort Lauderdale, Hotel, Jacksonville, Lifestyle, Marco Island, Miami, Naples, Palm Beach, Photos, Sanibel and Captiva, St Pete & Clearwater, St. Augustine, Tampa, Travel, Treasure Coast, Vero Beach on 11/08/17

I am obsessed with Coastal Living. I’ve been a subscriber for years and it’s one of my two favorite magazines that I actually get in the mail and read from cover to cover. Coastal Living is one of those brands that speaks my language when it comes to beach-inspired food, travel, decor and fashion. And it’s all that serene/bright/airy/whimsical style… View Post

Post Hurricane Irma: Update on Florida Keys Recovery Efforts

in Charity & Events, Featured, Featured Post, Florida, Florida Keys, Lifestyle, Travel on 10/18/17

Update on the Keys Fundraiser: $9,000 raised! It’s been a little more than one month since Irma ripped through the Keys. My family and I went down to visit the islands for the first time since the hurricane hit. Our mission: deliver the fundraising proceeds we raised for Keys resident, Sue Ellen Bennett, a widowed pre-school teacher who lost her… View Post

Fun Things to do in Fort Lauderdale

in Entertainment, Events, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Lifestyle, Travel on 10/01/17

Fort Lauderdale is the perfect place to unwind and soak up some sun or plan a jam-packed vacation full of fun things to do. Hit the Beach Among the most popular in Florida, Fort Lauderdale Beach runs the length of North Atlantic Boulevard and features towering resorts, great dining venues and palm-fringed sandy havens. There’s a beachfront promenade across the street from… View Post

Hurricane Irma Fundraiser for the Florida Keys

in Charity & Events, Featured, Featured Post, Florida, Florida Keys, Lifestyle, Shop, Travel on 09/17/17

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

Haute Hotels: Where to Stay in Fort Lauderdale

in Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Hotel, Travel on 09/01/17

Where to Stay in Fort Lauderdale Best Hotel for a Romantic Getaway: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale I love everything about this hotel. Watch this video I shot. And Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits is a great restaurant with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Best Hotel for the Party and Happy Hour Crowd: W Hotel Fort Lauderdale The pool deck here… View Post

New for the Washington Post: Omni Amelia Island’s Fish to Fork Weekend

in Amelia Island, Charity & Events, Dining, Events, Hotel, Travel on 08/17/17

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

Wedding Magazine Photo Shoot and Staycation at Mandarin Oriental Miami

in Fashion & Beauty, Featured, Featured Post, Hotel, Lifestyle, Miami, Travel, Weddings on 08/03/17

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

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Check out my favorite things to do in:
Miami
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The Palm Beaches
St. Pete & Clearwater
Fort Lauderdale
Anna Maria Island
Naples
St. Augustine
Amelia Island
Tampa
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Sanibel & Captiva
Marco Island
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