In just a few days I'll be in the St. Pete/Clearwater area doing one of my favorite things to do: watching sunset on the beach.  #LiveAmplifiedHaving a fab #SundayFunday with my girl Christiana Lilly at the #MiamiBeach Edition Hotel. Thank you @DylansCandyBar and @FlywheelSports for hosting! @cmeililly ️️️Posting this photo in honor of #MiamiSwimWeek. #vintage #palmbeachToday I hung out with my peeps at @MiamiAndBeaches and this is the view from my commute. I walk from the #EPICMiami across the #Brickell Ave Bridge and a few blocks over to their offices. Not a lot of people know that I'm their website content editor, so hit me up if you have awesome Miami story ideas!Dying to get out on the water this weekend! #supCalled the Gulab, this cocktail has rose-infused #AbsolutElyx vodka, pomegranate, lemon and rose water. Delicious meal and cocktails tonight at the brand new @ByblosMiami on #SouthBeach with @acaramiamiMy wedding anniversary is next week! And the hubby took my ring to get it cleaned. ️ So I needed a temporary replacement and I found these at @Walgreens.  #SummerFun #ring #ad #ringpopFront row seat. #TakeMeThereThere's a swan showdown at the #EPICMiami pool today. It's the kids vs. selfie-obsessed adults like yours truly. Who do you think is winning?Lazy pool days in Miami. #EpicHotel #SoMiamiNew on my blog: where to go for #MiamiSpaMonth! @ExhaleSpa www.KaraOnTheCoast.comLife on the water. #SoMiamiI wish it was still the weekend! #notgonnalieLet's float. #KaraOnTheCoast #KeyBiscayneGreat #fireworks show tonight on #KeyBiscayne! Nothing quite like fireworks on the beach.Stars and stripes for the #FourthOfJuly! Hope you have a great day!!  photo cred: @jeremyfrankerDid I mention the #4thofJuly is my favorite holiday? What's better than beach, hotdogs & fireworks!? #KaraOnTheCoastIt's #FourthOfJulyWeekend! Woohoo! Time to celebrate.  #SoMiamiTalk about refreshing! This could be THE cocktail of the summer. The Ice Breaker is made with prosecco, ginger infused grapefruit, sage and Belvedere. It's available for half price ($8) during #happyhour (4 to 7 p.m.) at the @FourSeasons Edge Steak & Bar in #Miami.Just checked the weather and I'm hoping for blue sky and crystal clear water this weekend in #Miami! Of course, we'll probably get a rain shower or two, but hopefully all firework shows will go off without a hitch! And if you're going to be in town, I'd recommend celebrating the #FourthOfJuly in one of these hotspots: Bayfront Park in downtown, Peacock Park in Coconut Grove or the beach park on Key Biscayne. I can't wait for #fireworks!It's the first day of July and #summer is in full swing! Let's forget work today and go to the #beach! ️Ahhhh, #sunrise on #PonteVedra beach. I've grown quite fond of this laid back resort community over the past few days. Both the @pontevedrainnclub and @thelodgeandclub exude a serene sense of old Florida charm. And just as I had hoped, the hospitality in this part of the state is extraordinary. I was especially impressed with the level of service and the quality of food offered last night at The Lodge's Innlet Dining Room. The chef's creative presentation and attention to the finest of details made for an evening to remember.Exploring the historic Castillo de San Marcos in #StAugustine. #LoveFLIt's a Blue Summer in #PonteVedra. #LoveFLGood morning from #PonteVedraBeach! @pontevedrainnclubAhhhh back in one of my favorite places in the Sunshine State: #PalmBeach. And I might not leave. Great to see @laurie__elizabeth @danalaurenberry and @gogosteph all in one place. Cheers! ️All I wanna do right now is sail away. ️I hope you have a fantastic week! XoxoSittin' on the dock of the bay. ️️Missing the @PalmBeachesFL today and specifically @TheBrazilianCourt hotel. I love Miami, but I could totally see myself living in #PalmBeach. Thank you @JeremyFranker for being my photog. ️Today we drove a few miles north of #PalmBeach to sup in the #Jupiter Inlet. It was Mr. Ponce de Leon's first time on a paddle board and he did great! And I should also mention that I'm obsessed with the @islandcompany's mantra on the back of my shirt:  Quit your job Buy a ticket  Get a tan Fall in love Never returnI've had such a great time at #TheBrazilianCourt in #PalmBeach. In fact, I don't want to leave! From the excellent dining at @CafeBouludPB to the great experience of having my hair and makeup done at the on-site Frederic #Fekkai salon -- the entire experience has been fabulous. This is a #haute hotel that I'd definitely recommend you check out. ️One of the things I love most about #TheBrazilianCourt is its glamorous-meets-vintage #PalmBeach ambiance. It feels like you're staying in a friend's luxe mansion instead of an overcrowded resort. Think soft music mixed with the sounds of bubbling fountains and lush green foliage. It's truly a tropical paradise. #LoveFLA perfect start to a Saturday in #PalmBeach. We dined at #CafeBouludPB last night as well and enjoyed an Argentinean four-course meal with spectacular wine pairings. Owned by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud, the restaurant is offering themed Friday night dinners throughout the summer. Next Friday is Bourbon and BBQ...yum.I'm headed up to #PalmBeach for the weekend! And I couldn't be more excited to spend some time at @TheBrazilianCourt hotel and infamous #WorthAvenue. #LoveFLI have a new found love for #salad. But it must have cheese. God how I love cheese. Thanks @joeyswynwood ️After a killer workout thanks to @ExhaleSpa, I like to #eatmadclean at @JugoFresh.Let's #escape. That's what I used to tell @JeremyFranker when we were in college at #KU. We were about as landlocked as you can possibly be in America. So every now and then we'd hop in the car and drive about 1500 miles from Kansas down to #Florida like it was nothing. And I loved every moment. But I especially loved climbing out of the car, throwing off my shoes and feeling the sand in between my toes. It just felt like I was supposed to be by the water. It would be a matter of time before the desire for #ocean breezes and white sand beaches was so strong that we'd need to move here. And we did. Exactly 8 years ago. #FindYourCoastMidweek pick-me-up. @Nespresso makes me happy.I hope your week is off to a great start! ️ #LoveFL #sunsetChanneling my inner #hipster. Photo cred: @JeremyFrankerIt's always so good to catch up with one of my fave peeps @shaynebenowitz. And she introduced me to a a great cafe in #Wynwood that I'm now officially obsessed with.Woke up at the crack of dawn this morning at #WaltDisneyWorld to shoot a video for @VisitFlorida with my friend @DaliaColon. The sunrise was beautiful, but the look on Norah's face (Dalia's daughter) when they transformed her into a princess was absolutely priceless! #LoveFLHave a wonderful #MemorialDay weekend! #LoveFL #SoMiamiClear skies and water views help me clear my mind and focus on what's ahead. #InspirationCheers to the weekend! #happyhourHigh rollin' schnauzers. #rufflife #SoMiamiPublished a new article on my blog about the top 5 family friendly beaches in #Miami. Link in bio! ️It's always so hard to say goodbye to @thefloridakeys. I never want to leave!Beach hair don't care. #LoveFL #FloridaLifeSunset with @JeremyFranker on #DuckKey in the #FloridaKeys. ️Fly above the fray and make this week a great one! ️Music, breeze, boat, rum. #KaraOnTheCoast #SunsOutRumsOutCheers to the weekend! #SunsOutRumsOut #ilovewpbThe sky is on fire in Miami. #sunset #LoveFLToday I'm dreaming about #CaptivaIsland. #LoveFL #ObsessedA toast to the #sunset. #LoveFLHope you have a great weekend! ️ #KaraOnTheCoast #flyNYONmiami #LoveFLHappy Monday from #Miami! Took this shot about a week ago aboard a @flynyon helicopter. #SoMiamiCome sail away. ️ #KaraOnTheCoast #LiveAmplifiedWhose up for a friendly wager? If I can hit this golf ball off the gold pocket watch underneath it -- without breaking the crystal -- then you build me a fabulous pink hotel. And name it after me... Or I guess you could call it the #Vinoy. #historic #reenactment ️Spending a few days in one of my favorite cities at a fab historic hotel. #VinoyLet's blow off all our responsibilities and just escape. ️ #KaraOnTheCoastThat #beach day I've been dreaming about? It's finally here. #KaraOnTheCoast #LoveFL #SoMiamiBeach views that go for miles. @flynyon #LoveFL #SoMiamiCoolest. Experience. Ever. Captured some ahhhmazing Miami aerial shots today aboard the @flynyon helicopter. And that is photog extraordinaire @misshattan doing what she does best. So awesome!! @miamiaerialphoto @paulganunThis might be the prettiest drink I've ever seen. And there's not even any alcohol in it! #PowerLunch with @JeremyFrankerI hereby declare this weekend a #beach weekend! Now which one should I go to? Choices: Bill Baggs State Park on Key Biscayne (shown here), South Pointe Park on South Beach, Fort Lauderdale Beach or any other beach within driving distance (that's like the whole state of #Florida!) We have 825 miles of beaches to explore! ️Give a #FloridaGirl a little beach time and she's happy. ️ #KaraOnTheCoast #LoveFLLast night's #sunset on #KeyBiscayne. #LoveFL #KaraOnTheCoastHappy dogs on the beach! #LoveFL #SoMiamiI need a beach day! A technology free beach day. #LoveFL #KaraOnTheCoastHope your week is off to a good start! #FloridaSunrise #LoveFLBest tacos in town. #Wynwood @CoyoTacoWynwood #MiamiOysters and bubbly are the way to a girl's heart. ️ @TamarinaMiami #FoodieDear Sunset, I ️ you. #LoveFL #KaraOnTheCoast #SoMiamiThis historic and luxurious resort tops my list of the @10best hotels in #StPete and #Clearwater for USA Today. Can you tell which one it is?  Full list is available on 10best.com.Hmmm my perfect martini. And it has a marigold. Love! #elyxmartini @FreehandMiamiDreaming of tropical islands and ocean breezes? #KeyBiscayne #SoMiami #LoveFLAt my favorite #happyhour spot, sipping wine and watching the scantily-clad, neon-wearing ravers with red solo cups make the downtown trek to Ultra Music Festival. Never a dull moment in #Miami. I just hope with all this unce, unce, uncing I'll be able to sleep tonight!I ️ these two. And my fab new #touchstonecrystal bracelets! #Sparkle #KaraOnTheCoast #SchnauzersRuleSerenity on the beach. #TBT #CaptivaIsland #LoveFLKicking off the #MiamiOpen with a little bubbly at the Ritz. #LoveFLNew on my blog! Read about the best #rooftop bars in #Miami. Link in bio.  #KaraOnTheCoastI'm so obsessed with the #SunshineState that I asked my friend @hollywoodinmiami to make me a shirt with Florida #bling.One of the stops on my rooftop bar tour of Miami: the one and only Clevelander on #OceanDrive. I went to 7 rooftops in 24 hours. It was like my own mini #SpringBreak. Big shout out to @JeremyFranker for being my partner in crime. Story will publish soon!That line of clouds makes for an interesting color palette for tonight's #sunset. #SoMiami #LoveFLCotton candy clouds in #Miami. Yum. Wish I could take a bite. #LoveFLWho's ready for a beach day!? #TakeMeBack #FLKeys #BahiaHondaSayonara sun. #SoMiami #LoveFLHappy St. Patrick's Day! #LoveFL #GreenStill daydreaming about #BahiaHonda in the #FLKeys. The park was part of Henry Flagler's East Coast Railway and the railroad remains were converted into U.S. Highway 1. Took this photo at the Old Bahia Honda Bridge. #LoveFLAnother photo from yesterday's adventure to #BahiaHonda in the #FLKeys. ️The #beach makes me a happy girl. #KaraOnTheCoast #LoveFLLooks like it's going to be another gorgeous day in #KeyWest! #OceanKey #LoveFL #FLKeysHaving a blast in #KeyWest with this girl! @acaramiami #OceanKey #LIQUIDkeywestYou can't beat the views on the deck at Louie's Backyard in #KeyWest. There's no wondering why #JimmyBuffett sings about this place. #LoveFLThe one and only #DuvalStreet. Exploring #KeyWest via bicycle today.  #OceanKey #LoveFLIn #KeyWest it's all about #sunset. #OceanKey #LIQUIDkeywestGetting ready for sunset tonight at #OceanKey resort in #KeyWest. #LoveFLRoad trip to the #FLKeys! @JeremyFranker is working. And I am, too...sorta.  #LoveFLWho do you think won this race? @sambirdracing @alguersuarija #MiamiePrix #VirginRacingNonstop entertainment with these guys! @SamBirdRacing @AlguersuariJA #VirginRacing #MiamiePrix @VirginCity views. #Miami #DowntownPosing with Mr. Ponce de Leon in #PalmBeach. We're window shopping today on Worth Avenue.The weatherman was wrong! No rain and lots of sunshine today in @palmbeachesfl! #LoveFL ️️I couldn't help but walk next door to @fspalmbeach. It's the only 5-star 5-diamond hotel in #PalmBeach. Sipping on a #Hemingway Daiquiri (NOT frozen) and admiring that adorable couple at the bar. #Love ️️️Found a hidden restaurant gem called @KitchenPB in West Palm Beach. Every single bite was amazing, including this impressive slice of coconut cake. It looked so good that I forgot to take a photo before I dug in. It turns out that we got really lucky to score a table. Reservations are typically booked at least 2 weeks in advance. We gave up Buccan for this place tonight! #WorthIt #YumOne of the best parts about staying at a @Kimpton hotel is the free wine hour. Cheers! #TidelineResort #PalmBeachSurfs up in #PalmBeach. Cloudy day and angry waves = good conditions. #LoveFLView from my room at the #Tideline in #PalmBeach. Rumor is that rain storms are on their way tonight and all day tomorrow. Time to do a little dance and hope for sunshine...or a spa day.I'm headed to the @palmbeachesfl this weekend to check out a new resort! I ️ #PalmBeach.Ponce and I tried to pose for a #selfie, but we were a little distracted by all the stuff going on today on the waterfront. Hence we aren't looking at the camera. Why the selfie? So my friend and fashion blogger extraordinaire @gingerharris is hosting a cool contest for American Eagle's Aerie. All you have to do is share an unretouched selfie on Instagram and Twitter and tag it @Aerie, #AerieREAL, #LoveYourREALSelfie for a chance to win a $250 gift card. Please don't enter because I want that gift card!!! And Ginger is hosting a really cool event at the Mondrian on Sat -- check her blog for the deets.This is what I love about the hotels on Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Views that go for miles. #LoveFLTaking a break down by the water with Ponce. Watching boats go by and stealing a second away from the computer screen. And as quick as the moment came, my time is up. Work awaits.Join me tomorrow at 1 pm EST for the @Orbitz Twitter travel chat. We're talking about Florida! #LoveFLThe sunsets at #Pier60 on #ClearwaterBeach are incredible! Working on a story for USAToday's @10best and thinking this must-see attraction (it's an attraction, right!?) will make my list. :)This city-loving iguana thinks he's the king of #BrickellKey. #SoMiami #LoveFLHad a blast today tag teaming a @VisitFlorida video shoot at #SOBEWFF with Rachelle! #LoveFLSunset in the Magic City. #KaraOnTheCoastThe past three days have been nothing but packing, moving and unpacking. But we've officially become true urbanites and have moved into our new place in the epicenter of downtown #Miami. We're excited for the views! We can walk to Whole Foods! And we are optimistic that the dogs are going to get used to the elevator. ;)Hung out at @ConradMiami for the first time tonight and I loved its urban meets luxury vibe. The lobby and bar is perched atop the 25th floor, featuring impressive city views. I'll have to come back during the day because I heard the views of Biscayne Bay are amazing. And they have a Veuve Clicquot happy hour special -- another great reason to return. ;)All day I dream about the ocean. It's completely terrifying and at the same time it beckons a serene sense of peace and tranquility. Such conflict. I think that's why I'm so obsessed.Just finished an article about Florida's most romantic spots and this place made my list. This photo is from my trip to the Henderson Park Inn last fall.Located on Ocean Drive outside the Park Central Hotel, this iconic Oldsmobile from 1938 is a throwback to the days when Clark Gable and Rita Hayworth stayed and played on South Beach. #WHPretroPeering out a window at the #PinkPalace on St. Pete Beach. #LoveFL #LaterGram @VSPC#tbt: the Key Biscayne lighthouse at Bill Baggs State Park. It was so windy at the top that it made me feel like I was going to blow right off the platform. So I crouched down to settle the nerves and captured this interesting angle.️️Have you heard the news? #FortLauderdale is getting a brand new #FourSeasons hotel! Construction is scheduled to start in 2016 and the building is being designed by Miami-based Kobi Karp.Going to be a gorgeous day in the Grove. Air is crisp and cool. Sun is shining brightly. ️This is my kinda paradise. Can you guess where in Florida it is?  #LoveFLWowzer! Bird's eye view at the Key Biscayne lighthouse. #KaraOnTheCoast #LoveFLLast night the #RitzCarlton in #KeyBiscayne put on quite the show. Photo by @JeremyFrankerThe #puppy loves to go for bike rides on #MiamiBeach. Mr. Ponce de Leon is quite the well-behaved traveler these days. I'm so proud! #SchauzersRuleI could totally see myself in this #hammock today! Could you? This is what winter looks like at @TheRitzCarlton in #Orlando. Snapped this shot on our recent @VisitFlorida insider invasion at @RC_Orlando.I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. -Edward Everett HaleOne of my favorite #brunch spots in #FortLauderdale, Sweet Nectar has bottomless mimosas and a delicious granola yogurt combo that I've come to crave. It's located on Las Olas Blvd.Dear God, thank you for this. #BeBlessed #ShineBrightlyWho's dreaming of this today? #KaraOnTheCoast #LoveFLWorking on an article about luxurious dog-friendly hotels and found this photo of my boys at @costadeste in #VeroBeach. Don't they look happy!?I use to dream of working like this...with a laptop and a view. Anywhere, anyplace (preferably tropical). I never thought I could quit my job as a lawyer and make twice as much $$$ as a blogger. And I'm super passionate about sharing my story and #business tips. If you're trying to figure out how to lunch your own personal brand, I would love to know how I can help you get started. Click the link in my bio to find out how. XoxoIf you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely. - Roald Dahl; photo by Rachelle Lucas aka @thetravelbiteDear chocolate lava cake with gelato: I love you. #sorrynotsorry #chocolateaddictToured the Royal Suite at @RC_Orlando and I was blown away by the view! #LikeALocalWhisper Creek Farms is a hidden gem on the #RitzCarlton #GrandeLakes property. #LikeALocal #FarmToTableTouring the garden at #JWMarriott in #Orlando with the @VisitFlorida Insiders. #LikeALocalFighting with clouds today. I wanna see sunshine and blue skies in #Orlando!! #likealocal @VisitOrlandoTasting the Doc Holiday, a handcrafted cocktail at @HighballHarvest -- blueberry jam, Tito's Vodka, ruby grapefruit and house ginger beer. #LikeALocalYay for #strawberry season in Florida! Isn't this one a beauty? Rumor is that this is one of the best years for strawberries in awhile. Season runs from Nov. - March. ️️There's a fire in the sky. #LoveFL #KaraOnTheCoastIt was great to get to finally meet @KimberlyButton yesterday at @SundayPolo! #TravelWriters #LaterGramSpending my #birthday at the @InternationalPoloClub with these peeps = an amazing day!Interviewing #polo player Jeff Hall for a @VisitFlorida #travel video. @SundayPolo #LoveFLI'm turning 32 on Sunday and I'm SO excited!! I didn't think I'd be excited about it. Especially since I like odd numbers so much more than even numbers. But regardless, I'm excited! Why? I guess because I can't help but think that each year will be better than the last. Is it true? Maybe, maybe not. But I do know one thing for sure -- it's a choice. ️Why be a pawn when you can be a queen? You are #royalty. Let's make today great! ️ #KaraOnTheCoastNo two are exactly the same. Phenomenal isn't it? #JustBeYou ️ #KaraOnTheCoastJust another lazy Sunday under a #palmtree. ️ #LoveFLThis champagne shore washing over me. It's a sweet sweet life living by the salty sea. One day you could be as lost as me. Change you're geography. Maybe you might be.I hope your new year is filled with adventure and tropical breezes. ️ #KaraOnTheCoastSipping wine and enjoying the lovely weather in #WinterPark at @TheAlfondInn. This boutique #hotel exudes both a friendly and luxurious atmosphere (sometimes hard to find both!).This dog. #obsessed #schnauzersruleFrom the beach to the city. Exploring #Georgetown and spending time with the fam. Great to see @sarah.franker and company. ️️️Merry Christmas! ️️King of the #beach. Mr. Ponce de Leon. #schnauzersruleStrong gusts of wind gather the clouds together like a school of puffy white fish. Rumor is that a Christmas Eve storm is brewing. I love storms.Escaped the city to a laid back coastal village called #VeroBeach. Here there's a vibrant boutique hotel called Costa d'Este. I have the doors to my room open and I can hear the waves crashing on the shore. #HeavenFound this funky door on #LincolnRoad. Dropped the schnauzers off at Dog Bar to get their holiday cuts, while @jeremyfranker and I brunch. Yay for Christmas #vacation!Had a great time hanging out in #Brickell this weekend with @JeremyFranker. The views of Biscayne Bay, Brickell Key and the Port of Miami from the 15th floor pool deck at @ViceroyMiami are quite stunning.Coming up for air. @ViceroyMiami #Miami #Travel #KaraOnTheCoast (Photo 3 of 3).When I look up from the blue chair on the @ViceroyMiami's pool deck, this is what I see. (Photo 2 of 3).Hanging out at @ViceroyMiami. The pool deck is quite the #Miami scene -- a live DJ is spinning club music and there are a number of attractive young people lounging by the pool. Not a bad way to spend a weekend in December. (Photo 1 of 3).Brickell on a Friday night. #Miami #LoveFLTrying out Jonathan Cheban's @SushiCouture restaurant on #OceanDrive.Today I'm searching for answers. Every year tons of people make resolutions for the new year (including yours truly), but one study found that only 8% follow through. I want better odds, so this year I decided to focus on one word: Generous. I want to figure out how I can give more to others. And I don't have all the answers. I ponder this further in today's blog post (link in bio). This post is much more personal than usual and I would love to hear your thoughts. XoxoThe heart has reasons that reason does not understand. - Blaise PascalMy first experience at the #Winterfest #BoatParade! @WinterfestInc #LoveFLBecause in #FortLauderdale dogs can skateboard. #LoveFLThis guy. Arrested 15 bad guys: check. Appeared in court on a Saturday: check. Kicking back in Lauderdale: check. #CharmedLifeHow about a morning swim? #LoveFL @AtlanticHotelFLLas Olas is bright with holiday cheer tonight. #LoveFL #FortLauderdaleWent for a brisk walk this morning on the beach in #FortLauderdale. The air is crisp and cool so I'm bundled up. People from Michigan are wearing shorts.Best #selfie mirror ever at @AtlanticHotelFL. And the gentleman striking a pose in the back is to die for.What is it about this time of year that brings all the stress? I've had an overwhelming last few weeks (maybe even months), but I'm so thankful for this exact moment...and especially for this view. #LiveBetterStories #LoveFLThere's this one particular harbor.Everyone is still rocking black for Basel, so I chose to sparkle in blue.Purple haze at the Delano tonight. #ArtBasel #ABMB #MiamiJust another December day in Miami. #LoveFLMy best attempt at looking artsy and forlorn...trying to fit in with the Basel crowd. I think I'll go back to big goofy smiles. Photo cred: @JeremyFrankerIt's all we really want, right? #loveThis is how we Basel. @MorgansHotels @MondrianSoBe #ABMBKicked off #ArtBasel with @MiamiMagazine's reveal of their December issue, featuring an incredible cover by Kris Knight, part of an exhibition by #SpinelloProjects.Sometimes when the sun goes down, shadows fall across this little town.Looking back over the bridge that @JeremyFranker and I just crossed on foot. Notice how I didn't say that we ran...we'll work our way up to that.My early #Christmas present to myself! #obsessed #lovefl #necklace #taudrygirl #blackfridayIt's a tropical kind of #Thanksgiving. Same food, different scenery. #LoveFL #MiamiWishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! ️️️Have a blessed day! #LoveFL ️️️My somewhat mopey Monday just turned around because of some awesome news! Celebrating with a SB refresher and a clue.Pure happiness. After 5 straight days of gloomy gloomerville the sun is back! #LoveFL #PonceThePupRise above. Yes.Because this is how we pop bottles at the @RitzCarlton #SouthBeach.I invited a few of my fave peeps for a #GNO in #FortLauderdale. Thanks to the awesome crew from @sparkbrand we caught the night on video. Tap the link in my bio to watch it.It's a gloomy day in the MIA. I'm dreaming of this...My workout partners. #CoconutGrove #SchnauzersRuleWhere I see the days as they fade away. And finally disappear.Goodbye #NYC. It's way too cold for me here. Although I did love wearing my new coat and boots. I'm ready for flip-flops! #LoveFLI have a confession. And it's kinda embarrassing for a travel blogger to admit this -- the subway intimidates me! But thanks to @kevinmims I rode it today with confidence. Then I saw kids riding it around by themselves and I felt like an idiot, lol. #ilovenycOh how I love #NewYork in the fall! #nycSunset over the Hudson. #NYCStaying at a boutique hotel called the Hudson and headed out tonight for a @VisitFlorida #happyhour in NYC! Looking forward to hanging out with @kevinmims @daliacolon @lucillespannNYC here I come!Sunlight dancing on the water and the trade winds blowing through her hair. On the coast of somewhere beautiful.Thank you so much veterans! You are the true rockstars of our country. ️Took the #puppy on his first bike ride this morning in #CoconutGrove. He loved it! #PonceThePupRain, rain go away and show me a sky that looks like this. #Miami #LoveFLHave a great weekend!! ️️️Happy hump day! Captured this photo on my trip to the Emerald Coast. #LoveFLThere's a cold front today in #Miami. High today is only 73 degrees.A new #travel video featuring @WynwoodMiami is up on my blog! @ShayneBenowitz and I explore the graffiti-style murals at the Wynwood Walls, hang out with Chef Miguel at the Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, and visit Robert Fontaine's amazing contemporary art gallery. To watch the video, click the link in my bio. ️️️At the PAMM today for the annual meeting for @MiamiAndBeaches. It's been a great year in #travel for Miami!Happy birthday @JeremyFranker! I re-wrapped your present -- in a @RitzCarlton bag, of course. ️️️ #PonceThePupFinally feeling a little cooler in #CoconutGrove. It's a gorgeous Sunday on the coast.Saturday at South Pointe Park on #SouthBeach. Ponce is wearing his new shades. Wishing you a fabulous weekend! This is a snapshot of @JeremyFranker and I on Clearwater Beach -- it's from a travel by @sparkbrand for @VisitFlorida. Saw the first cut today and it looks awesome! Major props to @dylanmelcher and @outsidethebun.View from inside the beach pavilion in @SeasideFL_ #SouthWalton #tbt #LoveFLLunch on #KeyBiscayne with @JeremyFranker after Ponce's first visit to our vet.Goodbye Henderson Park Inn and the #EmeraldCoast. See you next time! #LoveFLSun vs Stars. It's a battle in the Destin sky. #LoveFLLast night on the #EmeraldCoast. Better make the most of it. ️ #LoveFLThis is the coolest beach gazebo I've ever seen. #SouthWalton @SeasideFL_Lunch in @SeasideFL_ at Bud & Alley's #SouthWalton #LoveFLAt the Henderson Park Inn they have whimsical porch swings and rocking chairs that provide a front row seat to spectacular beach vistas. I'm not sure there's ever a reason to leave. #EmeraldCoastingNow I know why they call it the Emerald Coast. #LoveFL #EmeraldCoastingMy favorite thing to do on a Saturday = take beach selfies. #LoveFL #KaraOnTheCoastLooks like @JeremyFranker found the best seat in the house. @HendersonPark #EmeraldCoastingThis thing is like the Ferrari of video cameras. And it weighs a ton. I'm surprised they let me hold it!The guys from @sparkbrand have the coolest toys. #gopro #droneNot a bad place to film a travel video! #LoveFLLooks like the perfect day to shoot a @VisitFlorida travel video at @HendersonPark. #LoveFLWhat you can't tell from simply looking at this photo: the waves are crashing against the shore -- creating a beautiful soundtrack for the evening; the tiki torches and fire pit put off a smokey scent that mixes with the crisp air; yes, the air is crisp -- a chilly, but refreshing 62 degrees. Wow, Destin in the fall = I'm officially obsessed.Just checked into the most romantic place ever. #EmeraldCoasting #LoveFLChasing the sun on I-10. Destin here we come! #LoveFLThank you #ClearwaterBeach for showcasing an amazing #sunset tonight for our video shoot. ️️️It's #Oktoberfest at the Ritz! Sipping on Riesling and Wyntoberfest from @WynwoodBrewing.Beach hair don't care  #KaraOnTheCoastIt's Saturday evening and we could be out on the town living it up Miami style, but I live for nights like this -- with my two boys and the ocean. ️️️Up early for a morning bike ride and fortunate enough to catch the #sunrise. Have a great day!For #VanDutchStyle, I wrote a new post on my blog about where yachting aficionados hang out in #Miami. Link in bio️️️ #KaraOnTheCoastIs it Friday already!? May your weekend be filled with sun, sand and surf!Hopped on my bike this morning and made it to Matheson Hammock Park. #LoveFL ️Good morning #Miami! Hanging out at the GMCVB today and loving the view here. @MiamiAndBeaches #LoveFLFirst time at @SweetNectorBuzz and I'm loving the bottomless mimosas in a tall glass and the Florida lager in a mason jar. #SundayFunday in #FortLauderdale!The view. @WFTLauderdaleSo typical for a Saturday! On our phones 24/7.  @jeremyfrankerI wish I could wake up to this view everyday! #LoveFL #FortLauderdaleBehind the scenes at our @VisitFlorida shoot with @SparkBrand at @RobertFontaineGallery. That's the lovely @ShayneBenowitz and I with @DylanMelcher and @outsidethebun (aka Patrick).Maybe when #GC14 is over I'll take this baby for a spin.  @BocaResort #LoveFLSunrise in #BocaRaton at @BocaResort. #GC14 #LoveFLGood morning from @BocaResort! #GC14 #LoveFLEnjoying the view at @HBMarriottFL! @visitlauderdale #LoveFLFor #brunch @SwineSouthern is always a good idea. #CoralGablesHave you been to @OTCRestaurant in Brickell? The chicken & waffles are delish. And they have a killer craft beer selection. Click the link in my bio to read my interview with owner Michael Sullivan. #KaraOnTheCoastI'm kinda obsessed with palm trees. ️ #KaraOnTheCoastSunrise this morning in #CoconutGrove. #LoveFL #nofilterHanging out in Brickell today and taking in the view. @MiamiAndBeachesAnother photo from my walk. I never get sick of seeing #peacocks in the Grove! Although they are SO loud. They sound like dying cats...seriously.Went for a walk earlier today in Kennedy Park. Not a bad view! #CoconutGroveI was blown away by the hospitality in this #Florida beach town. In fact, it may be the friendliest town in the #SunshineState. Find out why AND which one I'm talking about by clicking the link in my bio. ️Dinner at Salt was outta control tonight. 5 diamonds = well deserved. @RitzCarlton @Go2AmeliaIsland #RomanticAmeliaIslandView from the room. @RitzCarlton @Go2AmeliaIsland #RomanticAmeliaIslandView of the marsh from Drummond Point Park. @Omni_AIP #RomanticAmeliaIslandAmazing dinner tonight at Joe's 2nd Street Bistro! #RomanticAmeliaIsland @Go2AmeliaIsland. Thank you Mari and Ricky!!Just arrived and excited to experience #RomanticAmeliaIsland! @Go2AmeliaIslandBehind the scenes with @sam_armytage & @kochie_online on set in #SouthBeach! @sunriseon7 #sun7USAMade it through the TV shoot today without completely biting it. But I did trip a few times! I'm sure that's the part they'll choose to use, lol. Shooting a live segment tonight and then that's a wrap!Behind the scenes with @sam_armytage & @sunriseon7 on South Beach!  #sun7USA #sun7Like a sweet sunset in Florida let it go. And like the fear that grabs ahold ya let it go. Let it go.Have you heard about the Westin Diplomat's fab new #hh? Bottles of Moët & Chandon vary depending on the temp. More info via the link in my bio. #KaraOnTheCoastIt's a perfect day at the #RitzCarlton on #KeyBiscayne. Not a cloud in the sky.Cheers to the long weekend! Who has plans to hit the beach?One last shot of @SandpearlResort. See you next time #ClearwaterBeach and @VSPC!My last day at @SandpearlResort. Don't wanna leave! #SandpearlsTaleEnjoyed the most incredible six-course meal tonight w/ Chef Steve Jordan and company. #SandpearlsTale #ClearwaterBeachJoin me for an afternoon swim? ;) #SandpearlsTale #ClearwaterBeachMy view today for lunch at @PalmPavilion on #ClearwaterBeach. #SandpearlsTaleSunset selfie from last night at Pier 60 in #ClearwaterBeach.Made it to Pier 60 just in time to catch sunset and meet up with @jkhokhar1! @vspc #SandpearlsTaleEarly dinner tonight at Bob Heliman's Beachcomber before sunset. #SandpearlsTale #ClearwaterBeachTaking a Leed tour of the @SandpearlResort. It's a gorgeous property and environmentally friendly! #SandpearlsTaleLiving the cabana life at @SandpearlResort with @dlogster. #hardwork #SandpearlsTaleI told @jeremyfranker to earn his keep by taking a few #gopro photos while I write a story. And where does he take his first #selfie? The bar, of course. #SandpearlsTaleEvery day is a beach day in #ClearwaterBeach! #SandpearlsTale @VSPCNice! This is where I plan to sit and write during the next few days. #SandpearlsTaleA #schnauzer and a berry #mimosa in a mason jar = fabulous Saturday.The sun sets over the Magic City. #LoveFLGood morning from #CoconutGrove! I like to ride my bike along the waterfront and I never get sick of this view. Have a great day!Let's sail away. ️️ #KaraOnTheCoastAnother gorgeous day in the Dominican Republic. #SportingLife #CasaDeCampoYou know where to find me. ;) #KaraOnTheCoast #SportingLifeThis view is out of control. Wow. #SportingLife #CasaDeCampoThe church overlooks the Chavon river (where we kayaked yesterday). #SportingLifeThis coral stone church in Altos de Chavon would be a lovely wedding venue. #SportingLifeThe staff at @CasaDeCampoDR arranged for a #piano player and a private cocktail party. #sportinglifeVisited an outdoor amphitheater called Altos de Chavon. Elton John just played here. #sportinglifeThis looks quite refreshing. #SportingLifeStrong current and lots of wind. No worries, Kris and I got this! #SportingLife @krismcdonald21Let's do this. #SportingLife #CasaDeCampo #kayakA little Hotel California action in the DR. The guy on the left is rocking his guitar! #SportingLifeLove the high ceiling in my new digs for the weekend. I'm feeling totally spoiled at the moment.  #SportingLife @casadecampodrI'm in the Dominican Republic this weekend on assignment for @thetravelbite! Follow along using the hashtag #SportingLife. I flew from Miami on a tiny airplane to a tiny airport called La Romana. I've always dreamed of seeing my name on a sign at arrivals. Seriously! Call me crazy, but I'm loving it.  More pics to come of the beautiful country and the lovely Casa de Campo Resort.I'm headed to the DR! Am I the only one on this flight?? #sportinglife #casadecampoDying to get back out on the water. My #tbt photo is from a boating excursion in #Bimini with some really awesome peeps. ️️Check out this view in #Brickell. It sure is a gorgeous day in #Miami. #LoveFLWork hard. Play hard. Love this #repost from my friends at @sparkbrand. Have a great day!It's Monday -- don't forget to be awesome. ️Took an amazing #yoga class and met some fabulous people today. Thank you @lululemon @thestandard and @renee_ascione for an awesome #staycation experience in #MiamiBeach! #sweatbeachNothing better than feeling free like the ocean breeze. And those colors... I ️sunsets on the beach.Another #sunset photo! Info about these fab new beach towels from @sand_cloud on my blog. #KaraOnTheCoastAll I need is this view every night. I'm kinda obsessed with the #sunsets on the @ParadiseCoast. @sand_cloudNot a bad place to spend the afternoon. @ParadiseCoast @WaldorfNaples #LoveFLI think we've worked enough for today. Let's go to the beach! @ParadiseCoast @WaldorfNaples @JeremyFrankerCurrently experiencing afternoon storms in #Naples, but this is what it looked like earlier today on Florida's @ParadiseCoast. #LoveFLQuite the #sunset tonight in #Naples on Florida's @ParadiseCoast. Love it here. #LoveFLGiant fresh squeezed juices after a morning on the #beach on #KeyBiscayne. Mine is called the Antioxidant (orange, pineapple, blueberry) and his is the Bali (spinach, lime, orange, pineapple).Went for a #beach walk this morning on #KeyBiscayne with @JeremyFranker. The Key is my happy place.  #LoveFLBack at the #airport. Flying 3 hours then driving 3 hours. Final destination: Oxford, Kansas.Woke up early this morning to go for a run (something I haven't done for awhile but desperately needed) and saw this beautiful set of #clouds hovering over the horizon during the #sunrise.Arrived in #Tampa today and checked into the new Epicurean #hotel. It's anything but a generic hotel experience - even the decor reflects a distinct flavor. And the #wine selection...oh, the wine selection. Next stop: Spa Evangeline.New post published featuring my paddleboarding schnauzer! #LoveFLSunsets on Marco Island are some of the best I've ever seen. I just finished writing a #blog post about some of my favorite things to do on this tropical #island in southwest #Florida. Click the link in my bio to view more.Another beautiful morning in #CoconutGrove. #LoveFL #KaraOnTheCoastThe design elements and artwork at the @LordBalfour hotel are quite striking. Vintage style, modern furnishings and a little bit of British cheekiness creates a distinctive vibe -- something different for what we locals call the #SoFi neighborhood in #SouthBeach.Good morning from #SouthBeach! I'm staying at the @LordBalfour hotel today. It's located just steps from the #beach. Wish I could sit, soak up the sun and stay awhile, but I've got stories to write and photos to take. Have a great day! XoxoOmg! @JLo on stage and my name scrolling above. I think I might die. #LoveFLRemind me why people put these things on their eyes? But first - #letmetakeaselfieEverybody needs a little spa therapy now and then. #LoveFL #BloggingFL @TIsleMiamiIf you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden. -Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret GardenI ️ #CoconutGrove ️South Beach sunset. #LoveFL #KaraOnTheCoastI think this hammock has your name on it. #LoveFL #KaraOnTheCoastHome sweet home in #CoconutGrove. #LoveFL #KaraOnTheCoastMy last morning in Marco Island. #MeetMeAtMarco #LoveFLLook who came right up to our waverunner tour today! #MeetMeAtMarco @marcoislandwatersportsTouring the presidential suite at @MarcoMarriott. Omg I want this gator in my house. #MeetMeAtMarcoI spy with my little eye... @LisaB55! #MeetMeAtMarcoAnyone up for a morning swim? #MeetMeAtMarco @MarcoMarriottI'm loving my office for the next few days. #MeetMeAtMarco @MarcoMarriott #LoveFLI'm in LOVE with the 3rd St. South shopping and dining section of Old #Naples. Love.The sun puts on quite the show on the @ParadiseCoast. #LoveFL @jeremyfrankerUh oh. I think it's time to go. #storm #makewaves @ParadiseCoast @NaplesBayResortNot a bad view. #makewaves @NaplesBayResort @ParadiseCoast #LoveFLI'm driving a boat. @jeremyfranker @naplesbayresort @paradisecoast #loveflShould we do the beach or a boat today? #LoveFL @ParadiseCoast #NaplesIt's a gorgeous day in downtown #Naples. @InnOnFifth @ParadiseCoast #LoveFLCelebrating the Miami Heat lead from #Naples. @ParadiseCoast @InnOnFifth #LoveFL @JeremyFrankerDining tonight at Avenue 5 at the @InnOnFifth in #Naples. @paradisecoastJust checked into our suite at the @InnOnFifth in #Naples. @ParadiseCoastKicking off #MemorialDay weekend in #CoconutGrove with a strawberry mimosa.Swimming with a shark...well sorta.  #tbt #discoverycove#TBT: @JeremyFranker in the #Bahamas. ️️️My new BFF. #LoveFL #DiscoveryCovePink #flamingos at @SeaWorld! #LoveFLSmoochin' selfie on the lazy river. ️ #LoveFLLove these two. ️Pretty little fishy fish. #LoveFL #DiscoveryCoveI found a few friends under the sea. #LoveFL #DiscoveryCove #OrlandoJump! #dolphin #discoverycove #orlando #loveflPublished a story today about #Bimini and included a few photos from my trip - like this one.It's a rainy day today in Miami. Reminded me of this waterspout we saw in #Bimini. #tbtWispy clouds hover over the marina in #CoconutGrove. #LoveFLTook a beach #yoga class for the first time today. Still working on my form, but feeling fearless. #newnextwfllYou can't help but stop and admire the view from the pool deck. @WFtLauderdale #newnextwfllIs it just me or does the @WFtLauderdale look like a sailboat? #newnextwfllWell hello Fort Lauderdale. Lookin' good today. @WFtLauderdale #NewNextWFLLSearching for shells. #captivaisland #justescape #loveflHow am I supposed to get any work done when I've got a view like this? #justescape @ssislandresort #loveflVideo: sunset in #Captiva on a waverunner. #JustEscape #LoveFLMade it to the west coast of Florida! Thanks @Audi for the sweet ride!!Made it across the Everglades to downtown #Naples. #LoveFL #AudiA3Kinda cute and kinda scary at the same time. #Gator #Everglades #LoveFLNext stop on the Tamiami Trail road trip: Coopertown in the #Everglades!First stop on my Tamiami road trip: Cafe Versailles on Calle Ocho for coladas and pastelitos. #LoveFL #AudiA3Road trip! Taking the Tamiami Trail aka Calle Ocho from the East Coast to the West. #LoveFL #AudiA3Coolest elevator wall ever. Time to go out on the town! @palmbeachesfl #LoveFLI want a fish tank like this at my house. So pretty! #LoveFL @SeagateHotelView from the beach club. #DelrayBeach @SeagateHotel #LoveFL#Repost from @visit_delray_beach. Getting my feet cleaned by the fish at the #cenotepool at Sundy House!Discovered the cutest hidden garden-style cafe for breakfast this morning. #DelrayBeachJust checked into the lovely @SeagateHotel in #DelrayBeach.And @JeremyFranker doesn't want to leave either. #biminiI don't want to leave Bimini! #Bahamas @RWBiminiDoing a funky snorkle dance to keep the sharks away before I jump in. #biminiFirst time back to the #Bahamas since our wedding in '05. ️Goodbye Miami! @RWBimini #Bahamas#TBT: awesome beach day at ONE Bal Harbour Resort. #LoveFL #Miami#TBT: last week in Key Largo at @PlayaLargo with @ItsTaylorPRGreat day for paddleboarding! #LoveFL #KeyBiscayne️ #TortugaFest#TortugaFest in #FortLauderdale. #LoveFL @visitlauderdaleMy friend @lindycailyn, just chilln' at the pool. #FortLauderdale #LoveFLHad a great time last night at @PlayaLargo in @TheFloridaKeys! @lisabrit #LoveFLJumping for joy in #KeyLargo @thefloridakeys @kararosner @lisabrit @itstaylorpr @tigerlily242 #LoveFLSunset in @thefloridakeys at @PlayaLargo #LoveFL