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2025-12-07 05:42:19
A Blend of Sand, Sea, & Style
Luxe enclaves like Palm Beach and Jupiter Island. Tropical locales epitomized by the Florida Keys. Remote natural attractions as likely to be surrounded by land as by sea. The electric hum and trendsetting style of Miami. In the southeastern slice of the Sunshine State, these contrasts coexist.
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ATTRACTIONS
Explore a rare remnant of a maritime hammock at Boca Raton’s Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, where coastal butterflies flutter and sea turtles make their home. Watch dolphin-assisted therapy sessions at Island Dolphin Care in Key Largo and unwind with dock yoga beside the dolphins’ natural lagoon home. Track your stats and improve your swing from the climatecontrolled golf simulator bays at Sailfish Sands Hitting Bays in Stuart. While in town, venture to Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center to wander mangrove trails, touch rays, and dive into interactive exhibits that spark a passion for Florida’s rich coastal ecosystems. Soak up island vibes every Sunday at the TikiMarket in Riviera Beach Marina Village; calypso beats fill the air, local vendors serve up exotic eats, and colorful crafts make for the perfect sunny-day escape.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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DINING
Kick off your evening with a flight of espresso martinis at Isla & Co. in West Palm Beach, where the menu fuses Australian vibes with European and Southeast Asian flair. Indulge in your love of creamy Key lime pie at Key West’s Kermit’s Key Lime Shop—considered the best there is by Food Network and National Geographic. Turn up the heat at Doce Provisions in Miami’s Little Havana, where local flavor shines in dishes like Abuela’s Ropa Vieja and their crave-worthy Cubano. Sip on locally distilled spirits at Islamorada Brewery and Distillery before tucking into an onsite food truck for a fresh mahi sandwich. Dive into coastal cool at Delray Beach’s Avalon Beach House for chargrilled meats, Atlantic-caught seafood, and the perfect wine to pair. When night falls, its speakeasy glows beneath the disco ball.
OUTDOORS
Paddle the Loxahatchee River before glamping in a luxury safari tent—complete with a queen-size bed—in Jupiter’s Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Stroll a scenic wooden boardwalk beneath tree canopies for a peaceful picnic at Ocean Ridge Hammock Park in Boynton Beach. Wade into the wild on a swamp walk in Ochopee and discover a rich ecosystem of shimmering waters and vast grasslands in Big Cypress National Preserve. Kayak Miami’s protected estuaries and have a go at netting a spiny lobster (when in season) in Biscayne National Park. Head offshore from the islands of Marathon on a deep-sea charter with Catch ‘Em All Sportfishing to reel in dinner for all onboard.
EVENTS
In January, Art Deco Weekend transforms Miami Beach into a 1920s-inspired spectacle of pastel facades, jazz, classic cars, and vibrant design. Nearby in Coconut Grove, enjoy stunning art from hundreds of artists, plus open-air eats and live performances during the Coconut Grove Arts Festival in February.
ARTS & CULTURE
The Pérez Art Museum Miami is where modern and contemporary art from across the Americas meets lush hanging gardens and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay. Experience the power and poise of Ballet Palm Beach in Palm Beach Gardens, where classics and contemporary works come to life on stage. Discover winding paths, serene koi ponds, and centuries-old bonsai trees at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Every last Saturday of the month, Flagler Arts and Technology Village (affectionately called FAT Village™) in Fort Lauderdale activates with artists, galleries, live music, food trucks, and makers in this warehouse turned creative district. Step into literary legend mode at Hemingway Home & Museum in Key West, where you can tour the grounds of the beautifully preserved 1931 home of Nobel Prizewinning author Ernest Hemingway.
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