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Best Spas in Miami

Friends have left town, you want to do something special for the afternoon or day? How about treating yourself to one of the best spas in Miami? Not only will you find a list here but why each is special and the solo stand out experience each offers. Enjoy.
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New Additions! Miami Restaurants with Shows

Now in time for the heart of "the season" in Miami, here are exciting new additions to Miami restaurants with shows as well as updates to ones you've read about before. Find everything from cabaret and supper club, to aerialists, Bollywood,  drag and burlesque, Latin choices,  you won't go wrong. Here's our updated version.
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Best Desserts in Miami 2025/26

In time for the holidays, it's my blogpost on  the best desserts in Miami this year. All are WTC (worth the calories). And there's a last minute addition of UNBELIEVABLE cakes and cupcakes from a bakery in California that ships.  Coming up soon, my best dishes of 2025. Enjoy!
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Best Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

From seafood and steak to Eastern Med and fusion cuisines, here are my picks for the best restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, well worth the trip. Plus, this month and next is Dine Fort Lauderdale and all of these are participating with special offers. For details, click here.
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Coffee Lovers, Rejoice! Your Guide to the Best Miami Coffee Shops

Best Miami coffee shops, places to grab a top coffee and choose from an enticing selection of baked goods, breads, and in some cases, breakfast menu items. The picks are from all around town
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Updated Nov. ’26! My Favorite Palm Beach Shops

When I go to Palm Beach it’s as if I hit my “shop button” and off I go. Part of the reason is that “the island” is tranquil, gentle in a way (no crazy drivers), picture perfect and everything is so easy. Any anxiety I have just seems to fade away. And then, one can find wonderful independently owned fashion and accessory boutiques with high quality and, though not inexpensive, much less than the international luxury brands and other local high end boutiques. In fact, my favorite new PB story: Mr W was admiring a blue linen blazer. We went in the store and asked the price. The salesman said 75 or 95. That meant $7500 or $9500!  So what are my favorite palm beach shops? Here’s a guide to my “go to” list of the best Palm Beach shops. And at the end look for a link to my updated list of the best Palm Beach restaurants. 
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Updated: Staycation, The Colony in PB, Even Better

Last time I went to The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach they told me they’d be redoing all their guest rooms and suites. When they let me know the “new” rooms had debuted, how could I not go back to check them out and overnight at one of my top getaway places, Palm Beach (love the shopping among other things), and The Colony. The boutique hotel is very Palm Beach in its lovely design sensibilities, relaxed aura, and the graciousness of its staff.  Like “PB” as I call it, it’s a haven, its own world that’s small (93 rooms) and of good taste and style. If you're just going for the day, Swifty's is a great bet for lunch or dinner.  And speaking about shopping, look for an upcoming post on my fave shops there.
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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 low prices. And I"ve also included a Fort Lauderdale option that's worth the drive.
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New Additions: 26 Brunches in Miami to Get Excited About

Been wondering where to go for brunch in Miami? Here are my top 26 updated picks all around town, with the scoop about what's special -- the kind of cuisine, view, "glam" quotient, the deal, you name it.
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Updated: Best Miami Fresh Fish Markets

With staying at home and many of us cooking a lot and doing one's fair share of drinking wine, it's hard not to put on weight. So lately I've been eating a lot of fresh fish, and on the lookout for delicious, easy recipes with few ingredients. You would think it's easy to buy a great piece of fresh fish here, and that there's a good variety. Yes, there are a lot of fish markets, but not many really good ones. Here are my picks of the best Miami fresh fish markets, how to choose the freshest fish, and a great new recipe I've made a few times already.
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