While others eschew themey decor, here at the beach we embrace it! Our plan at first was to design a ‘ship-shape’ kids’ bunk room, but after examining our true selves, where “Work Like a Captain, Play Like a Pirate, Swear Like a Sailor” is our motto, ‘shipwrecked’ was just more in keeping with how we live at the beach. Admit...
Happy Hour is even happier with an elevated view of the ocean. “Rooftop bar” calls to mind festivity and an experience that is just as cool as the words sound. Add in “Florida” and we are all pulling out our phones to make space on our calendars for our next visit. We’ve rounded up the 7 best rooftop bars with...
When one of your favorite places on earth to park it is on a stool at a beach bar, the definition of such can be as broad as the ocean itself. Surrounded by good live music, a cold one placed in front of you by your smiling server, convivial fellow imbibers just happy to be; if the beach is in...
Yes, Surfing Santas is about Santa on a surfboard. Every year here in Florida Santa gets a quick set in Christmas Eve morning before jetting off to deliver presents all over the world. And while these Santas are fun to watch, and most don some kind of festive nod to the season, it’s the crowd who keeps the cameras snapping....
With 68 million dogs in the US, the odds of many of these beloved family members traveling with their people are pretty good. While we dog owners can’t imagine anyone not welcoming Puppet or Gizmo (well, maybe Puppet) actually finding pet friendly beaches, bar/restaurants and lodging isn’t simple. We’ve done the research for you. Click here for pet-friendly Fernandina Beach...
Note the “like a diva” because no one we know admits to being one. But we all work hard and these days the world seems to be tipping on its axis so relaxing like a diva is becoming more of a necessity rather than a luxury. West Palm Beach had humble beginnings. Henry Flagler planned Palm Beach to be a...
Who knew giant pool floats would become such a requirement? We bypassed the swan float (that is so 2015) but since the pink flamingo is Florida’s state bird – isn’t it? – we didn’t feel quite like lemmings by adding one to our float squadron. Some of our northern friends are clinging to the waning sunshiney days with much weeping,...
At just a little over 2 square miles, it’s safe to call Lantana small. Just steps away from South Palm Beach, Lantana overlooks the intracoastal river as well as the Atlantic Ocean. Surprisingly – with neighbors who’s names have “Palm Beach” in them – Lantana retains the old Florida feel and pace of the fishing village it once was. Chanel...
Not that there is anything wrong with crazy, especially when you are expecting and looking forward to crazy, and crazy delivers. But a slowed-down town with old Florida charm and whimsy, picket fences, historic cottages, art galleries, and plenty of restaurants to keep you happily full, that is quirky and jovial but also quiet and a great place to just...
Is it because we’re getting old or just more picky? Traffic, crowds and noise no longer appeal. (Did traffic ever appeal?) Florida is notorious for its aggressive drivers and crazies in the news, and Miami isn’t exactly the peaceful paradise we travelers seek far from the madding crowd. Tucked inside the city of Miami is a place that existed before...
