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Beyond the cafecito: what's brewing on South Florida's specialty coffee scene

There is no denying the staying power of the almighty cafecito in South Florida...

There is no denying the staying power of the almighty cafecito in South Florida. Bustling window nooks serving up these sugar-infused Cuban coffees have been institutions since the Cuban Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, when masses of Cubans fled their homeland for the US, bringing their coffee preferences with them...
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Cool down with the most unique ice cream shops in the US

Sometimes traveling the world is hard work, and with the weather staying at a steady level of hot to hotter, a little afternoon downtime is absolutely essential...

Sometimes traveling the world is hard work, and with the weather staying at a steady level of hot to hotter, a little afternoon downtime is absolutely essential. Ice cream shops are the prefect locale for anyone needing a break from the heat, especially with kids in tow. While you can find ice cream parlors in just about every town in the US, there are a few shops worth visiting for more than just the creamy cold stuff. Think interesting flavors you’ve never imagined...
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Street spirit: Explore Miami's street art scene

Across the causeway from the glitzy, Art Deco scene on Miami Beach lies the previously industrial area of Wynwood, where some of America’s finest urban art attracts visitors from around the world...

Across the causeway from the glitzy, Art Deco scene on Miami Beach lies the previously industrial area of Wynwood, where some of America’s finest urban art attracts visitors from around the world. Daubing the cavernous warehouses and buildings, the eye-boggling murals have revitalized the neighborhood and opened its doors to restaurants, breweries, galleries and bars with serious street cred and edge...
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Aquatic thrills in coastal Florida

Most visitors to Florida’s coasts plop down on the beach, soak up some sun, and call it a day. And hey ­– nothing wrong with taking a load off. If there’s a state for that sort of relaxation, Florida is basically it...

Most visitors to Florida’s coasts plop down on the beach, soak up some sun, and call it a day. And hey ­– nothing wrong with taking a load off. If there’s a state for that sort of relaxation, Florida is basically it. But if you’re keen to get a little more adventurous, there are plenty of ways to spice up Sunshine State waterfront activities. Diving, windsurfing, and epic paddles are all on the menu on both of the state’s coasts, from the choppy Atlantic to the relatively serene Gulf...
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Miami vs Miami Beach: a local’s take on two cities

In much of the world’s eyes, Miami and Miami Beach are one and the same, often used interchangeably in conversation...

In much of the world’s eyes, Miami and Miami Beach are one and the same, often used interchangeably in conversation. It’s a sentiment that was reinforced by LeBron James back in 2010, when he told the world he was ‘taking (his) talents to South Beach.’ After uttering that infamous line, Miami residents collectively rolled their eyes. The NBA superstar had just signed a contract with the Miami Heat – not the Miami Beach Heat...
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Beat the heat at the coolest waterfront bars in Miami

Sun, sand, surf and balmy winter weather – Miami’s beguiling climate has charmed more than its fair share of visitors...

Sun, sand, surf and balmy winter weather – Miami’s beguiling climate has charmed more than its fair share of visitors. One of the best ways to experience the perks of being on a warm-weather peninsula is with a frosty beverage in your hand and water views for days. Surprisingly, finding a bar with that kind of real estate in Miami isn’t as simple as you might think...
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11 authors recommend US bookstores worth traveling for

Reading material, whether destination-related or just a way to while away the journey, is an essential packing list item. But cozy, well-curated independent bookstores are often trip-worthy in their own right...

Reading material, whether destination-related or just a way to while away the journey, is an essential packing list item. But cozy, well-curated independent bookstores are often trip-worthy in their own right. We asked 11 best-selling writers to tell us which shops are worth a detour for book-loving travelers. Whether you're having a wild weekend in Vegas or planning a road trip down Maryland's Eastern Shore, you won't regret taking time out to see these bookstores...
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Top 10 places to go in Florida

Walt Disney was right: Florida is a place that captures the imagination. The landscape is exaggerated, and invites exaggeration...

Walt Disney was right: Florida is a place that captures the imagination. The landscape is exaggerated, and invites exaggeration. Spanish explorers saw manatees and imagined them mermaids; Ponce de Leon saw crystal-clear springs and imagined them fountains of youth. Developers saw swamps and sold them as paradise, but if they are, there’s plenty of the devil in them...
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Last-minute Memorial Day: Five Ways to Get Away

Everyone likes a good weekend getaway in spring...

Everyone likes a good weekend getaway in spring. But what if you need to get away from something specific this Memorial Day weekend, like your daily routine, the gray weather, or your iPhone? Whether you’re looking to escape your sedentary lifestyle close to home or get away from civilization entirely, read on for last-minute travel inspiration to destinations across the country...
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5 perfect trips on the Florida peninsula

So, the Sunshine state has summoned you with its swaying coco palms, balmy wetlands and ritzy city life...

So, the Sunshine state has summoned you with its swaying coco palms, balmy wetlands and ritzy city life. A trip to Florida (and its 1,350 miles of glorious shoreline) is all that and more – visitors willing to hop into a car and hit the road for some exploring will uncover an intriguing history and diverse pockets of art and culture to boot. Here are five amazing trips to help you see it all on this famously magical peninsula. South Beach, Miami...
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Exploring South Beach

Miami can feel at times like a never-ending feast for the senses...

Miami can feel at times like a never-ending feast for the senses. Glamour is part of everyday life here – celebrities, mansions, and public displays of consumption and wealth are the order of the day – and nowhere is this exhibited more than in South Beach, the most iconic neighborhood of the Greater Miami area...
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A perfect day in Miami

The city of Miami thrives on attention, from its much-photographed Art Deco architecture to its celebrated beaches, glitzy clubs and hotels where the lobbies are more like catwalks...

The city of Miami thrives on attention, from its much-photographed Art Deco architecture to its celebrated beaches, glitzy clubs and hotels where the lobbies are more like catwalks. But there’s also a more refined side to this multicultural metropolis, which boasts an art and design scene the equal of any in the world. Where you’re an arty type or a party type, Miami is one unforgettable 24 hours...
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Top 5 day trips from Miami

Just a short hop away from Miami are some of Florida's most alluring, charismatic and well-known attractions...

Just a short hop away from Miami are some of Florida's most alluring, charismatic and well-known attractions. So, if you're tired of clubbing and celebrity-watching, take a break and head for the some of the most exciting sights that lie around the city. 1. Everglades National Park An easy day trip from Miami, the Everglades provides the perfect excuse to escape from the rat race and reconnect with nature...
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A guide to nightlife in Miami

Miami’s nightlife scene is hot. A Spanish flair for all-night fun, warm weather, big beaches, skimpy clothing, perfect mojitos – yep, this isn’t the place for those with Catholic guilt complexes...

Miami’s nightlife scene is hot. A Spanish flair for all-night fun, warm weather, big beaches, skimpy clothing, perfect mojitos – yep, this isn’t the place for those with Catholic guilt complexes. On the other hand, it can also feel like it isn’t a place for normal human beings. Yes, yes, those are real people going into the club, even though they look like they've been freshly pampered for a magazine shoot. But don’t be intimidated...

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