Tag: Florida

Peninsula of Disappointment

Managing Expectations in the State of Florida

Watching a rocket launch at Cape Canaveral. Kayaking down a bioluminescent river. What could possibly go wrong? Our roving correspondent Yourgo Artsitas finds out first hand in Florida.

Sin Nombre

Great Hotels Along the Gulf of Mexico

There’s been a bit of controversy in the U.S. over what to call the large body of water between Mexico and the southeastern states. There’s no controversy over these twelve terrific hotels, all within golf cart distance of the Gulf of Mexico.

Dispatch: Miami

Twelve Hotels That Tell the Story of Miami

The boutique hotel scene in Miami is maturing nicely, with a growing collection of charismatic spaces that have more to say for themselves than just being close to a beach.

Genuine Article

Esmé Aims to Lure the Locals in Miami Beach

For a hotel to be successful, it must appeal to tourists. For it to be authentic, it must appeal to locals. Esmé Miami Beach is well on its way to doing both. Did we mention it’s also a village?

The Heat Is On

Florida’s Hotel Selection Is Starting to Sizzle

For the first time ever, Florida will be featured in the Michelin Guide — a signal that the state’s culinary scene is flourishing and that its cultural offerings are evolving. The hotel selection is heating up, too.

Key Wrecked

The Florida Keys You Never Knew

The Florida Keys of the 19th century were nothing like they are today. Before tourism dominated Key West, several adventurous professions made it one of Florida’s most booming industrial cities.