FORT LAUDERDALE

The Most Instagrammable Photo Spots in Fort Lauderdale

ARTS, FLORIDA, FORT LAUDERDALE, LIFESTYLE, LUXURY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, UNITED STATES | Carmen Edelson

I am lucky to call the beautiful city of Fort Lauderdale home. With its beautiful beaches, vibrant art scene, varied dining and shopping options, there’s just an endless amount of things to see and enjoy! And if you’re a visual…

I am lucky to call the beautiful city of Fort Lauderdale home. With its beautiful beaches, vibrant art scene, varied dining and shopping options, there’s just an endless amount of things to see and…

Top 12 Outdoor Dining Spots with Water Views in Fort Lauderdale

FLORIDA, FOOD + WINE, FORT LAUDERDALE, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, UNITED STATES | Carmen Edelson

During these challenging times, it is much safer to dine outdoors, and thankfully, Florida’s year-round sunshine will allow you to do just that! As a local, I certainly know some of the best places to eat in Fort Lauderdale. Below…

During these challenging times, it is much safer to dine outdoors, and thankfully, Florida’s year-round sunshine will allow you to do just that! As a local, I certainly know some of the best places…

Plan a Luxury Spa Day in Fort Lauderdale: The Spa at Auberge Beach

FLORIDA, FORT LAUDERDALE, LIFESTYLE, LUXURY RESORTS, HOTELS & LUXURY SPAS, TRAVEL, UNITED STATES | Carmen Edelson

Self-care is important now more than ever in 2020, and while I’ve recently written about great ways to take care of your wellness at home, there’s nothing better than treating yourself to a spa day. Whether you just need to…

Self-care is important now more than ever in 2020, and while I’ve recently written about great ways to take care of your wellness at home, there’s nothing better than treating yourself to a spa…

Luxury Oceanfront Property in Fort Lauderdale: Pelican Grand Beach Resort Review

FLORIDA, FOOD + WINE, FORT LAUDERDALE, LIFESTYLE, LUXURY AIRLINES & CRUISES TOURS, LUXURY HOTELS, LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS, LUXURY HOTELS, LUXURY RESORTS, HOTELS & LUXURY SPAS, LUXURY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, UNITED STATES | Carmen Edelson

Summer 2020, or all of 2020 in fact, is the perfect time to enjoy a staycation! Being a tourist in your own city can be exciting, and everyone needs to recharge over the summer. I recently enjoyed a coastal-chic waterfront…

Summer 2020, or all of 2020 in fact, is the perfect time to enjoy a staycation! Being a tourist in your own city can be exciting, and everyone needs to recharge over the summer.…

Le Dîner en Blanc – A Global Phenomenon Celebrating Elegance

FLORIDA, FOOD + WINE, FORT LAUDERDALE, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL, UNITED STATES | Carmen Edelson

Dinner parties are my favorite kind of parties, so I jumped at the opportunity to attend Fort Lauderdale’s Inaugural Dîner en Blanc on February 16, 2019! This unique dining event wishes to promote friendship and elegance, while setting a new…

Dinner parties are my favorite kind of parties, so I jumped at the opportunity to attend Fort Lauderdale’s Inaugural Dîner en Blanc on February 16, 2019! This unique dining event wishes to promote friendship…

A Genuine Japanese Dining Experience: Masamune in Fort Lauderdale

FLORIDA, FOOD + WINE, FORT LAUDERDALE, UNITED STATES | Kate Edelson

In the era of Asian fusion and cuisine crafted for the ‘gram, it can be hard to find traditional flavors. For those searching for a genuine Japanese dining experience, look no further than the hidden treasure known as Masamune. It’s…

In the era of Asian fusion and cuisine crafted for the ‘gram, it can be hard to find traditional flavors. For those searching for a genuine Japanese dining experience, look no further than the…

il Paesano Italian Gourmet Food & Wine Market Review – A Taste of Italy in Fort Lauderdale

FLORIDA, FOOD + WINE, FORT LAUDERDALE | Carmen Edelson

We discovered this wonderful gourmet cafe, deli, and wine market called il Paesano about five minutes from our home on East Oakland Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. It’s on the north side of Oakland Park Boulevard which I pass by several times daily…

We discovered this wonderful gourmet cafe, deli, and wine market called il Paesano about five minutes from our home on East Oakland Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. It’s on the north side of Oakland Park Boulevard which…

Boat Sharing – The New Trend in Boating that Benefits Boaters and Boat Owners Alike

BOATING, FLORIDA, FORT LAUDERDALE, LIFESTYLE, LUXURY AIRLINES & CRUISES TOURS, LUXURY HOTELS, MIAMI | Carmen Edelson

Renting a boat while you are on vacation (or looking for something cool to do in your own backyard) recently received a facelift. It no longer means you are on a crowded, non-intimate commercial tour boat shoulder to shoulder with…

Renting a boat while you are on vacation (or looking for something cool to do in your own backyard) recently received a facelift. It no longer means you are on a crowded, non-intimate commercial…

Suite Class on Royal Caribbean – Oasis of The Seas

FORT LAUDERDALE, LUXURY AIRLINES & CRUISES TOURS, LUXURY HOTELS, LUXURY CRUISES | Carmen Edelson

The Oasis of the Seas was a ship that had, on this particular voyage, close to 6,000 passengers plus over 2,000 crew… Oh my! One would presume there would be crowds and congestion in the popular areas but this was…

The Oasis of the Seas was a ship that had, on this particular voyage, close to 6,000 passengers plus over 2,000 crew… Oh my! One would presume there would be crowds and congestion in…

Florida’s Pretty in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

FLORIDA, FORT LAUDERDALE, LUXURY HOTELS, LUXURY RESORTS, HOTELS & LUXURY SPAS, UNITED STATES | Carmen Edelson

Throughout the month of October Florida’s Pretty in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. Many Florida hotels and spas are going pink to help support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These seven Florida resorts are joining the fight by sharing proceeds with…

Throughout the month of October Florida’s Pretty in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. Many Florida hotels and spas are going pink to help support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These seven Florida resorts are joining…

Best Restaurants on Las Olas blvd in Fort Lauderdale

FLORIDA, FOOD + WINE, FORT LAUDERDALE, UNITED STATES | Carmen Edelson

For many locals, Downtown Fort Lauderdale offers some of the finest, most varied dining of any city its size, spawned in part by the advent of new luxury hotels all around. Some of the best bars and tastiest restaurants can…

For many locals, Downtown Fort Lauderdale offers some of the finest, most varied dining of any city its size, spawned in part by the advent of new luxury hotels all around. Some of the…

Luxury Hotels in Fort Lauderdale Beach

FLORIDA, FORT LAUDERDALE, LUXURY AIRLINES & CRUISES TOURS, LUXURY HOTELS, LUXURY HOTELS, LUXURY RESORTS, HOTELS & LUXURY SPAS, UNITED STATES | Carmen Edelson

Fort Lauderdale is a casually chic beach town where you will find crystal clear beaches, luxurious accommodations, gracious spas, an array of top-notch dining options to savor, and an eclectic variety of activities away from the beach. For those who want to stay in the…

Fort Lauderdale is a casually chic beach town where you will find crystal clear beaches, luxurious accommodations, gracious spas, an array of top-notch dining options to savor, and an eclectic variety of activities away from the beach. For those…

Ocean2000 – Dining on the Ocean in Fort Lauderdale

FLORIDA, FOOD + WINE, FORT LAUDERDALE | Carmen Edelson

Living in Fort Lauderdale, we have many choices on where to dine. I like to go somewhere quiet, intimate, and I prefer going to restaurants with an ocean view. For some reason food tastes better when you’re looking at waves…

Living in Fort Lauderdale, we have many choices on where to dine. I like to go somewhere quiet, intimate, and I prefer going to restaurants with an ocean view. For some reason food tastes…

PURE Spa – Pelican Grand Beach Resort

FLORIDA, FORT LAUDERDALE, LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS | Carmen Edelson

Fort Lauderdale has a new place in town to get pampered! Swedish-owned boutique hotel Pelican Grand Beach Resort, a Noble Hotel Resort has opened the new PURE Spa. The property’s first on-site spa taking full advantage of the panoramic Atlantic Ocean…

Fort Lauderdale has a new place in town to get pampered! Swedish-owned boutique hotel Pelican Grand Beach Resort, a Noble Hotel Resort has opened the new PURE Spa. The property’s first on-site spa taking full…