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Looking for a nearby place to de-stress, get rid of anxiety, envelop yourself in nature, enjoy land and water sports and “astrotourism”? It’s just under a two hour drive away and now it has a comfortable, modern new lodge! Where? The Everglades. After an overnight “staycation”  at Flamingo Lodge I saw the grandeur and beauty, and learned about and enjoyed the treasure we have in our backyard. Here's more about the lodge and things to do in Everglades National Park.
Lots of things to do in Miami in May 2024 you'll want to check out including Ping Pod that has attracted 85000 ping pong lovers across the USA and now in Miami,  a men's fashion destination,  the Little Haiti Book Festival with events for all interests, the annual Hyundai Air & Sea Show, Grand Tasting of the Authentic Italian Food and Wine Festival, a fascinating photo exhibit on Operation Moses, Cuba 2024 music showcase and more.
Miami Attraction & Museum Months 2024 are back with a record-breaking number of more than 50 deals and 15 new participants, including Homestead Miami Speedway, Ocean Force Adventures, Bobby’s Bike Hike, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and South Beach Chamber Ensemble. The program, from The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) , runs from now to May 31.  This two-month program invites both locals and visitors to delve into this vibrant destination with discounts, BOGO specials, and complimentary perks. 
Since the last post on Little River, 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!
Get a jump on the exciting list of things to do in Miami in March 2024 (and also this month). We're talking about leading events including a Whisky experience complete with special entertainment, the Miami Beach annual Garden Tour and preview party,  an Indian Hindu Holi festival, decorator showcase in West Palm Beach,  a fashion popup with over 20 Latin American designers in the Design District and Moda Miami with best in class vintage cars and luxury lifestyle experiences. Check it out.
Who would have thought you could fashion a wonderfully creative event from an artist palette? Think 55 artists doing very inventive art works using a simple palette in two shapes, and you can see them on display and even buy the works starting at $500 at the Lowe Art Museum’s signature fundraiser, Palette Project Evening of Art on February 22. Lots more at this special evening, read about it and check out a gallery of some of the palettes.
Last year we thoroughly enjoyed the day outing to the Motorcar Cavalcade Concours d'Elegance 2024 and it’s back February 4 with even more to offer. You spend a glorious winter day in Miami walking the well manicured grounds of a championship golf course in Aventura and enjoying serious eye candy, entertainment, gourmet treats and bespoke cocktails, all included. It’s for everyone from automobile enthusiasts and the car curious to those loving people  watching. Find an automobile collection ranging from  iconic vintage classics to  modern exotics, from every decade since the '30s, with top models (and some guests) dressed to match.
Downtown Miami is on the move, slowly but surely. That will surely accelerate with the staged opening of The Miami Worldcenter, but in the meantime there’s a growing number of interesting, reasonably priced restaurants, trendy bars, shopping, and of course Miami icons for culture and the performing and visual arts. Here’s a guide to what to do in downtown Miami,  some of my favorites – new finds and the tried and true. For the listings for the arts and entertainment, you can find current and upcoming exhibits and shows highlighted. Want to know more about the restaurants? There's a link  to the places I've written about .  This is number four in my series of A Day In. Enjoy, and go check some of them out!
I've rounded up an unusual list of things to do in Miami in January 2024 for all tastes, ages and interests. Check them out and get the New Year off to an exciting start! Enjoy!
Even if you've been there before, there are more things to do in the Miami Design District as well as new shops, restaurants and eateries, including an uber fashion book and magazine store with cafe.  Here's an updated rundown of my picks: