Gabrielle Sander Whether Miami conjures up images of effortlessly cool (and incredibly bronzed) rollerbladers gliding past South Beach; palm-tree-lined streets, or simply the video for Will Smith’s 1998 hit single, when it comes to travel in the US, this sun-soaked Floridian city has been drawing crowds for decades. .. Best for art and culture: Arlo Wynwood Neighbourhood: Wynwood A trip to Miami wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Wynwood. The Magic City’s most visited neighbourhood attracts more than a…

South Florida’s Hot New Hotels with Nichols designed Arlo Wynwood in the spotlight Mariette Williams South Florida’s hotel scene is always often changing, with new additions popping up frequently. From waterfront resorts to downtown high-rises, travelers to South Florida have lots of new properties to choose from that include amenities like rooftop pools and private patios with outdoor showers. Whether your next trip to South Florida is to West Palm, Fort Lauderdale, or Miami check out the latest hotel openings….

Travel + Leisure sat down with Ian Schrager to hear how The Edition fits into Tampa’s transformation. By Vanessa Wilkins In the past, Tampa has played second-fiddle to more popular tourist destinations in Florida, but it is finally Tampa’s time to shine. A major revitalization wave is repositioning the city as a not-so-hidden gem, and word is spreading quickly. With a growing culinary scene, an impressive collection of museums, world-class shopping, and energetic nightlife, The Big Guava is quickly becoming…

The five-star JW Marriott Tampa Water Street reflects Tampa’s unstoppable evolution By Mary Murray If you haven’t been to downtown Tampa in a while, there are a lot of new experiences, places, bites, and sights in store. The city is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, propelled in part by its championship-winning sports teams and an infusion of millennials planting roots and raising families in the area. Leading the way is the Tampa Riverwalk and Channel District. Here, next door to…

Higher Ground in Wynwood elevates your evenings with oasis vibe, indulgent cocktails By Shireen Sandoval Bars come and go, but sometimes you’ll find that diamond in the rough, like Wynwood’s Higher Ground. Deco got a peek at what the tropical oasis has to offer. Elevate your evening in a jungle oasis at Wynwood’s newest hotspot, Higher Ground, in the Arlo Hotel. Arlo was designed by Coral Gables firm Nichols Architects. Christine Wiseman: “The vibe at Higher Ground is really what…