I love Miami. I love it for the beach, the nightlife, the food, the international vibe and the culture. I’ve been there with a girls’ getaway weekend, a bachelorette party, for DesignMiami and as a couple’s trip with my husband. It never struck me as a family destination until my husband and I decided that […]

The other evening, I was out with a group of women in New York City. When the conversation turned to winter plans, almost a third of the group was headed to Florida — including me! Ah Florida, it’s the kind of place Americans totally take for granted. Almost everyone has some kind of Florida memory, whether […]

Dining by the water adds another dimension to the meal — the meal becomes a little vacation in and of itself. While there are several waterfront restaurants in the greater Sarasota, Florida area, these three are my favorite. (And all are better than the non-waterfront Home of the TurDucKen.) Anna Maria Island is about a […]

When you have a toddler, the rhythms of time completely change. Often on a Tuesday evening, I think that it must already be Thursday. Other times, an entire morning disappears as I’m trying to get a two-year-old dressed and out of the house. An hour by myself spent completely relaxing feels absolutely luxurious. A full […]

When is the best time to go to Miami? The answer is simple but sounds a little confusing: Design Miami/Basel and Art Basel Miami Beach. In other words, the best time to go to Miami is the second weekend in December when North America’s most prestigious art and design shows take place. Designers, artists, curators, […]

The streets of Sarasota were covered in chalk masterpieces from October 28-Nov 6, thanks to the Sarasota Chalk Festival. The event is free for artists and free for voyeurs — it’s designed to draw customers to local businesses. There was no shortage of talent here as artists (including full-time professional street painters) and musicians flocked […]

Planning a trip to Florida? Then I hope you’ll enjoy this guest post about the top attractions all over the The Sunshine State. Florida is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the United States, and that should come as no surprise thanks to the many great attractions within the state. Whether you are […]

Most Christmas trees are cleared out by New Year’s Day, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that Sarasota’s Ca D’Zan, the mansion where America’s most famous circus family lived, was still decked out for the holidays this week. And why not? The 36,000-sq-foot Venetian palace, which sits on the Sarasota Bay as if it […]

It’s hard enough to gather the family together during Thanksgiving week, but what if you have to coordinate with a few princesses too? Frequent Travelogged contributor Jill Martin Wrenn explains how during the holidays she scored one of the toughest dining reservations at Disney World: Cinderella’s Castle. (Check out more of Jill’s Disney tips.) Getting […]

  Where do the bravest travelers go during Thanksgiving week? Antarctica? The Amazon? Nope, they fight their way through the crowds of Disney World. My friend frequent Travelogged contributor Jill Martin Wrenn (whom you may remember from her posts on Milan and Lake Maggiore, Birmingham, England, and the Georgia Aquarium) went to Disney World this […]