Spa at the Viceroy hotel in downtown If there ever was a time to soothe the mind,  pamper the body and uplift the spirit--it's July and August in Miami. Escape the heat and humidity and mosquitoes and indulge indoors with various spa treatments, unless you're relaxing at one of our many beaches. Miami Spa month is actually two months (July and August) of specialized...

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Fashion Week Swim Miami is fast becoming one of the hottest events around the sun-kissed Miami Beach. While other popular events are normally held in the peak winter season (November - May), this eye candy event is a treat for locals that come out in full force in the off season. Similar to other beach events, one hotel anchors the main show and a...

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Yes Miami is a vain city. At least we're honest. With glitz and glamouring dripping from the news, Internet, local restaurants and nightclubs, admittedly some of us, or perhaps most of us, get a kick and smile with delight and intrigue when we hear or see a celebrity. Just standing in the same vicinity orb of these beautiful people, especially models, is a hobby for some Miami residents,...

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A crisp, delicious Argentinian white wine was served this hot summer evening This was a great weekend. I took three days off from all three jobs and enjoyed a backyard break. On Saturday evening I invited my cousin to the SoBe Food tour offered by Miami Culinary Tours. I thought this would be a great way to accomplish two things at once-- dining and absorbing...

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Dali Glass Museum With the addition of the new Salvador Dalí Museum in January 2011 and the Chihuly Collection in summer 2010, the creative city of St. Petersburg is an ideal escape for the art aficionado. The Renaissance Vinoy® Resort & Golf Club is offering a chance for guests to explore the city’s top art museums, with the Art Retreat Getaway. Starting at...

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This weekend is the annual Mango Festival. Whether you're a local with a mango tree that bursted and dropped mangoes like red and green fireworks, or visiting our subtropical paradise, you don't want to miss this popular annual festival in Coral Gables. The 19th annual event by Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (FTBG) celebrates the “Mangos of Hawaii” and includes conferences, mango lectures and...

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When swanky hotels open up their facilities to non-hotel guests, it must be summertime, the slow season. A plus for visiting tourists and us locals. Let the pool wars begin! The Four Seasons in downtown Miami kicks off their weekly posh pool party Saturdays featuring music, Evian spritzes, cool towels, butler-passed frozen treats and a liquor cart serving up $7 Leblon caipirinhas made right...

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday: July 8-10 KINGFISH CHALLENGE Chase the big ones in this exciting competition that offers cash and prizes for the biggest catch. Registration is limited to 400 boats. Friday is the Junior Kingfish Challenge, Tournament Registration and the Captain's Meeting. Fishing days are Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a fish fry and awards on Sunday. It all begins...

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The Tides is the most exclusive Art Deco hotel currently on Ocean Drive of South Beach. It stands tall, with no "eyebrows" (you'll have to take my Art Deco tour to learn about this term) and unassuming, the bland beige color masks the luxurious interior. The Tides is also home to another well kept secret--an upscale seafood restaurant, La Marea. When I walk...

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Aventura (North Miami) Aerial Fireworks can be viewed from any loction along Country Club Drive. Rain date is Tuesday, July 5. Visit http://www.cityofaventura.com/ Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami Celebrate the birth of the nation at America's Birthday Bash featuring a fireworks spectacular that can be seen from anywhere in the park plus food and beverages and a kids' zone; 3-9 p.m. Bayfront Park, 301...

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