A road trip down Overseas Highway to Key West nets the freshest fish, pesky pelicans and sublime sunsets. The pie’s not bad either. This is the straightest road I’ve been on for a while, and I’m from the Prairie. We’re bombing down Florida Highway #1 heading south. In a few minutes, we’ll be on the … Continue reading Florida Keys →

posted on Friday, April 3rd, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Florida Keys

Things get a little quiet at the tail end of South Beach—and that’s just the way everyone likes it. Tucked away near the bottom of Miami’s fabled Ocean Drive, past the pastel-painted strip of Art Deco hotels and their raucous sidewalk eateries, sits SoFi, the soothing South Beach neighbourhood south of 5th Street. Here, a … Continue reading Miami: The Stanton →

posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in HOTELS Comments Off on Miami: The Stanton

Nestled within the natural environs of Key Largo, Playa Largo Resort wins awards and hearts in the Florida Archipelago. Part of the Marriott Autograph Collection, this upscale gated retreat along 15 acres of secluded shoreline in Key Largo is the first new-build resort in the Upper Keys in more than 20 years. Expect dense foliage, … Continue reading Florida Keys: Playa Largo →

posted on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in HOTELS Comments Off on Florida Keys: Playa Largo

Take a step back in time at this chic Keys icon on historic Duval Street. With the absolute best spot to watch the sun set in town, classic four-tower Ocean Key Resort and Spa overlooking the Gulf of Mexico sets the standard for traditional Key West relaxed luxury, i.e. fun yet stylish romp-ability. Vibe: Most … Continue reading Key West: The Ocean Key →

posted on Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in HOTELS Comments Off on Key West: The Ocean Key

Designed by famed Miami Modern architect Morris Lapidus in 1956, the Eden Roc oozes nostalgia from every terrazzo corner. Yes, it’s a little quiet up there in the mid-40s, but you don’t need to bunk in the thick of the South Beach noise to still avail yourself of its action whenever you want. The hotel … Continue reading Miami: Eden Roc →

posted on Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in HOTELS Comments Off on Miami: Eden Roc

Drop by any one of these Miami Beach hotel hangouts to wet your whistle day or night. (Scroll down for the slideshow.) The Eden Roc Well, this one is actually in Miami Beach proper. The terrazzo floors of the sunken lobby bar at the Eden Roc have welcomed the footsteps of Frank Sinatra, Katharine Hepburn … Continue reading Miami Beach: Hotel Bars →

posted on Friday, October 23rd, 2015 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Miami Beach: Hotel Bars