Lifestyle

Financing Finesse

We all use financing every day for purchases ranging from homes for our families to a tank of gas for the car. Here are a few suggestions on how to use financing to your advantage no matter where your money is going.

Special Spirit

Get your home ready for top-notch holiday celebrations to remember with these savvy tips from our design editors and expert home professionals.

True Luxury

When it comes to luxury, everyone’s got an opinion — and a wishlist. Whether you prefer elite brands and superior materials or you’d rather splurge on services and experiences, one thing’s certain: Regardless of cost, utility, rhyme or reason, luxury feels good.

Super Sips

No longer a cocktail wasteland, our eclectic tip of The Sunshine State is quickly gaining national and international respect where it matters: At the bar.

Fired Up!

The culinary scene in Miami is drastically evolving into a sophisticated, no-nonsense world ruled by savvy connoisseurs ready to challenge anything — and anyone — who tries to pass off quantity for quality.

Exquisite Escape

The weather, the history, the beaches, the food and wine are all excellent reasons to visit Portugal & The Madeira Islands any time of the year — but a couple of special New Year’s packages may make NOW the perfect time to book the trip of a lifetime.

New View

A new year is upon us. That’s exciting. A whole year of change, exploration and surprises lies ahead. A year from now, we will each see the world a bit differently, have a little more knowledge, one more year’s worth of wisdom.

LOVE DIZZY

Desire, attraction, seduction: These are the essential ingredients for arousal and acquiring love, but they are also elements as elusive and capricious as a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

Rare Meat

This year’s Burger Bash during the SoBe Wine & Food Festival is one of the most coveted events during the fest. Hosted by Rachael Ray, it’s already sold out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your buns elsewhere. Stop by these places and take a bite out of The Magic City’s best burgers.

Investment Moves

When it comes to your money, the more well-informed you are, the better. Here, the team at Evensky & Katz offers some sage advice on the topic and on what we might expect in the financial market for years to come.

Here Piggy

Roasting a pig whole is so Miami. It should come as no surprise then that the upcoming SoBe Wine & Food Festival has an entire event devoted to it.

Love Stops

Oh, Paris…how we love thee. And in so many ways. If you haven’t visited in a while, or if you’ve never been, it’s time to book a roundtrip flight to the most romantic place on Earth to remind yourself that love really does make the world go round.

Green Ambassadors

The Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum Of Science empowers teens to become environmental stewards and impact Miami through service projects and instilling a passion for being green in their local community.

Simply Sensual

Enjoy these tips for creating a romantic DIY couples’ retreat right at home with the added bonus of making your skin glow for days after.

Romance 365

Valentine’s Day comes but once a year, but there’s lots you can do right now to make the romance last all year long.

Love Stories

Like beauty, love is in the eye of the beholder. But exactly what is love? To find out, we’ve decided to go back to the roots of the most powerful emotion of all time and uncover what various types of love mean so you can work toward your own happy ending.

Love Syrup

When it’s time to get naughty, nothing gets you in the mood better than the perfect cocktail created with a melding of tropical flavors sure to get the passion flowing.

Soul Camps

Take a big step toward self-discovery by finding your calling, your peace of mind and yourself by taking part in the spiritual wellness movement that’s sweeping the nation.

Green Spirit

This tasty spinach smoothie has just the right mix of nutrients to get your day started off right — and enough of a vodka punch to keep you going well into the night.

Culinary Impact

Take a look at a few trends everyone seems to be talking about lately. Some should probably stick around, some have reached their expiration date. Whatever your opinion on the following, read on with an open mind, and preferably a big appetite.

Historically Drinking

These famous watering holes at the tip of The Sunshine State are sure to get you talking about the past, present and future over your drink of choice.

Tire Factor

We spend hours agonizing over the right shoes to wear for sporting activities, but few of us give our car tires any thought. What difference does it make? Quite a bit, actually.

Nature’s Adventures

With so many of us finding ways to go green at home and at work, we sometimes forget to connect with what it’s all about: Mother Nature. Here are a few suggestions to get you going in a more green direction.

Right Reads

Many of us may not need treatment for depression or addictions, but we enhance our lives by making some behavioral changes. These books show you how to make minor tweaks that can have a major impact.

Crunching Numbers

You have the hot car, fast-paced career and sexy place by the beach. But is the rest of America in the same place? See how you measure up to these numbers from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s most recent Financial Capability Study.

Conscious Cuisine

Today’s modern take on eating healthy means diners don’t have to sacrifice taste to keep a beach-ready physique. Here are some top tables for clean eating.

Cellar Worthy

Dare to be different with the new designs and materials available at Downsview Kitchens, from glass-fronted tall cabinets with a mirrored stainless finish to a wood grain-textured melamine they’re calling Rovere Tasso.

Chef Surprise

Having a private chef is one of life’s greatest luxuries, and for residents of the soon-to-be completed Grove At Grand Bay, one comes with the keys.

Life Balance

I’m a firm believer that the best thing you can do for your health is to create balance in your life, to set up a routine.

From Cuba, With Love…

Aiming to reconnect with authentic sensuality during the unabashed month of love is almost guaranteed to get the sparks flying in your direction no matter what your heart’s desire.

Wonder Diets

Want to eat what you want while keeping the pounds at bay? It’s not as difficult as your always-grumbling belly and expanding waistline might lead you to believe.

Breathtakingly Belize

Regardless of who you make the trip with, Belize has something to offer everyone — from rugged eco adventures to extreme animal encounters and luxurious, romantic experiences, there’s no shortage of things to do for travelers looking for the trip of a lifetime.

Get Happy

Can changing your thoughts change your reality? Research suggests that an optimistic bent can help you succeed in business and in life.

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Culinary Excellence

Savor the essence of world-class cuisine at Toscana Mare in The Towers at Key Biscayne, an oasis of serenity for those seeking the finest in Italian and Mediterranean dishes.

Catalysts Of Change

When it comes to contributing time, skills, and resources, this year’s Angels Among Us consistently prioritize philanthropic efforts with a mindset of giving. Get acquainted with some of the island’s most generous residents who are leaving a lasting legacy that inspires others to make their own impact on the world.