Since launching her comfort-driven line of, primarily, short-sleeved tops, and long-sleeved, mock-neck T-shirts back in 2017, Donna Garzon has been a woman of her word. The Aventura-based designer has stayed true to her sustainable beliefs, creating garments with fabrics and fibers like natural rayon from bamboo, organic cottons and ultrasoft Tencel (made from the wood
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The Marker Key West Harbor Resort Address: 200 William St., Key West The allure: Historic Key West Harbor, only a stone’s throw from Duval Street and Mallory Square, is the backdrop for this waterfront resort. The grounds at The Marker offer a little something for everyone, including two acres of tropical landscaping, three saltwater pools,
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Of all the high-season travelers to escape to South Florida this winter, just one ventured some 2,200 miles only to set off alarms for swimming in the ocean. That’s because Acadia—a 1,602-pound female great white shark (nearly 11 feet long), originally tagged by the data-driven nonprofit organization Ocearch 14 months earlier in Nova Scotia, Canada—pinged
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Capt Hirams Resort Address: 1580 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian The allure: This island-inspired paradise is the perfect place to kick off your flip-flops, let your hair down, and enjoy a relaxing Old Florida escape along the shores of the Indian River. Live music and cold cocktails at the tiki-style Sandbar set a daily tone, but
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By Popular Demand: A Dutch master continues to set the South Florida arts scene on its ear. So, it’s no surprise that Primo Entertainment has extended the Miami production of “Beyond Van Gogh” at The Ice Palace Studios (1400 N. Miami Ave.). After selling more than 100,000 tickets through its first seven weeks, the immersive,
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Trump International Beach Resort Address: 18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach The allure: This 360-room resort with its own private beach is awash in luxury amenities and services. The grotto-style pool complex—with waterfalls, hot tubs, a children’s pool, and air-conditioned cabanas with flat-screen TVs—is the entertainment hub of a property that boasts four restaurants, four
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1. Key ingredients: When Acqualina Resort & Residences (acqualinaresort.com) decided to bolster its restaurant roster with cuisine that’s coveted by its clients, it wasn’t just about finding the right complement to Costa Grill (Mediterranean) and Il Mulino New York (Italian). It also was about finding the perfect partners, a kitchen team that appreciated the details
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The Diplomat Beach Resort Address: 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood The allure: The Diplomat went dark for longer than expected amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the largest hotel in Broward County finally reopened in June—much to the delight of summer travelers ready to revel in all the mammoth property has to offer. Highlights includes more
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The Breakers Palm Beach Address: 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach The allure: The legendary luxury hotel founded in 1896 by Henry Flagler continues to celebrate its 125th anniversary year in grand style. The resort’s annual commitment to invest $25 million into the 140-acre property resulted in several projects completed amid the pandemic, including a
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Summer in Broward couldn’t be sweeter—and more affordable—thanks to Visit Lauderdale. The marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale is encouraging visitors and residents to explore and save with LauderDeals that span the county’s 31 neighborhoods. The discounted offers include hotels, attractions, and—starting in August—restaurants and spas. “We invite visitors to indulge in a much-deserved getaway
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1) Fare with flair: Euro-inspired restaurants are hardly new to South Florida, given its melting pot of influences. But how many concepts manage to seamlessly blend a chef-driven meal with the intangible spirit that can turn a dining experience across the pond into an unforgettable evening? Thanks to Mr. Hospitality, the French-owned management group launched
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Swim with the Dolphins: The park has been running abbreviated hours and limiting the number of attendees each day, but Miami Seaquarium is open—good news for parents who’d like to share a memorable experience with their children this summer. Along with several marine life exhibits, the Seaquarium boasts up-close encounters; among them, a 30-minute deep-water
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