The 10 most popular blogposts of the year — here they are. Most were about food topics, but travel and A Day In series also scored high. You’ll realize you’ve seen some of these over the past few years. That’s because, given their popularity, I have continued to update them. At the end of each paragraph is a link to the post.  Without further adieu, here they are:

Top Miami Pools with Beach, Day Passes

Relax at one of the top Miami pools and beach clubs for the day and enjoy perks besides. Here’s a roundup of luxurious hotels with Miami pools offering  day passes and beach passes for non-guests. And, if you want to take things up a notch or two or three, some offer a combo with spa, cabana rental, and even guest room rental for the day and massage add on.  There’s even one with a water park! Here’s what you need to know about hotel pool day passes in Miami. https://www.miamicurated.com/entertainment/miami-hotels-great-pools-offering-day-passes/

Miami Restaurants with Shows

Here are my choice picks in Miami restaurants with shows. Find everything from cabaret and supper club to flamenco, aerialists, Bollywood,  drag and burlesque, you won’t go wrong. Here’s our updated version. https://www.miamicurated.com/entertainment/miami-restaurants-with-shows/

Miami Restaurants with Live Music

Twenty five Miami restaurants with live music, how about that!  We’ve rounded up a great list,  some with dancing and show, where you can also count on good to great food, and at different price points.  Note: please call to check the show and entertainer before going as schedules can change. Or, as indicated, some update the offerings on their instagram page. .  https://www.miamicurated.com/food/miami-restaurants-with-live-music/

Botanical Gardens in South Florida

Botanical Gardens in Miami, the seven best,  and other top ones in South Florida, time to check them out along with their exciting programming for all ages . Find some of the best natural areas in the tri-county area for your enjoyment and health. To really appreciate your visit, check out each website; many venues have changing art and sculpture exhibits, and provide video tours with history and highlights. Plus, many offer exciting events and classes, ranging from farmers markets, entertainment and arts/crafts classes to cooking and yoga, family days, and also host weddings. Special programming, too, for these botanical gardens in Miami and South Florida!https://www.miamicurated.com/things-to-do/botanical-gardens-in-miami/

Furniture Donations in Miami with Pickup, Clothing Too

Here’s our current update along with new additions on  furniture donations in Miami as well as clothing with pickup. New additions are where to donate your extra office or school supplies and garden related equipment, both for good causes. Find our  list of 10 places that would welcome your clothing and furniture donations in Miami along with many other items that are listed below. https://www.miamicurated.com/uncategorized/furniture-donations-in-miami/

Miami Restaurants for Birthdays

Have a special celebration coming up, maybe your birthday, an anniversary, engagement party and want to be wowed in the décor, food and presentation and “glam” quotient? Here’s a list of restaurants that would be my top list of Miami restaurants for birthdays and other celebrations. Admittedly they’re pricey, but if a wow is what you want, it’s worth it. Go for lunch, dinner or many offer over the top brunches that are true feasts!  Some also offer special lunch deals with high quality and lower prices.

 https://www.miamicurated.com/food/miami-restaurants-for-birthdays/

A Day in Little River: Things to Do, Eating, Shopping

Since the last post on Little River Miami, lots has happened,  so it was time for an update with new restaurants and things to do along with the tried and true. As you’ll read, there’s plenty to do to spend a few hours or a day exploring. Enjoy!  https://www.miamicurated.com/things-to-do/little-river-in-miami/

Best Quality Lunch Specials (Note: This is presently being updated, look for it later this month)

Prices of lunch specials have dropped of as much as 20% at some restaurants this year.Here’s part 2 in  a roundup of quality Miami lunch specials for as low as $15 for two courses and three courses at top restaurants for the price of an entree at dinner! These are specials in the Brickell area/downtown, Miami River,  and the Design District . In case you missed the best lunch specials in Miami  Part 1  featuring Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Bal Harbour, click here.https://www.miamicurated.com/food/best-lunch-specials-miami/

19 Best Waterfront Restaurants

Waterfront restaurants in Miami are a top pick to take out of town guests. Here are our 19 favorite Miami restaurants on the water, from the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, to the ocean.https://www.miamicurated.com/food/waterfront-restaurants-in-miami/

Weekend Getaways from Miami

Rethinking your spring and summer plans because of high airfares? You may want to think about places that are a short flight away, ideal for getaways from Miami,  and still qualify as world class travel destinations. I asked Lea Lane,  a friend and travel industry colleague (writer) whom I’ve known and greatly admired for many years to come up with a list of places she would pick and their highlights. Heaven knows, she is in the know. She has traveled to more than 100 places and, in fact, wrote a book and has a podcast on the topic. At the end I’ve added a few suggestions from nearby places I’ve been to in the past few years and highly recommend.   Enjoy!https://www.miamicurated.com/travel/getaways-from-miami/