Restaurants

CVI.CHE 105

Peruvian eatery with a hip, boisterous crowd, cocktails & ceviche & sleek space with eclectic art.

105 NE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33132

Phone: (305) 577-3454 | Web: ceviche105.com

Amara at Paraiso

Upscale Latin fare is served in a chic dining room with a large deck overlooking Biscayne Bay.

3101 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33137

Phone: (305) 676-9495 | Web: amaraatparaiso.com

Coconuts

Chill, beachy hangout on the Intracoastal dishing seafood & Sunday brunch while yachts cruise by.

429 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Phone: (954) 525-2421 | Web: coconutsfortlauderdale.com

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Lona Cocina Tequileria

Updated Mexican cuisine & tequila- & mezcal-based drinks served in a chic, oceanfront setting.

321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Rivertail

Easygoing destination with a terrace & a leafy ambiance offering global fish dishes, plus cocktails.

4 W Las Olas Blvd Ste. 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Casablanca Cafe

Historic former residence with ocean views & MediterraneanAmerican plates, plus live piano music.

3049 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Crazy About You

An eclectic & budget-priced menu summons Spain, Italy & America at this stylish waterside bistro.

1155 Brickell Bay Dr #101, Miami, FL 33131

COTE Miami

Sleek Korean steakhouse offering premium beef cuts & veggies to grill at your table, plus cocktails. 3900 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137

Toro Toro

Upmarket Pan-Latin chophouse & bar offering steaks & cocktails at the Intercontinental Hotel. 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

Tinta

Chill brunch spot for sweet & savory plates with a Mexican twist, plus patio seating & ocean views.

321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Big City Tavern

American fare & craft beer served in hopping, rustic digs with outdoor seats for peoplewatching.

609 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

JUL 4

Annual Independence Day Fireworks & Patriotic Concert

Bring your blankets and the family to enjoy sitting on the lush grass of Lummus Park for this annual tradition. Celebrate the holiday with some of your Favorite Broadway Selections and Patriotic Music including Tchaikovsky’s bombastic 1812 Overture, Armed Forces Salute, Stars and Stripes and more! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Jul 22

Miami Salsa Festival

This event is not to be missed. Featuring El Gran Combo, Victor Manuelle, Grupo Nice, Oscar de Leon, Jerry Rivera, Wilfrido Vargas, Tony Vega, Franke Negron, & Ocho y Mas Band are bringing their Miami Salsa Festival to the Kaseya Center. Details at kaseyacenter.com.

AUG 17

Miami Beach Kizomba Festival

Excited to kick off the 9th year of MBKF! The Miami Beach Kizomba Festival (MBKF) aims to bridge the gap between Africa and the African diaspora by sharing the music, dance and culture of various African countries and encouraging cross-cultural understanding. Learn more at thembkf.com.

Aug 30

FilmGate Short Film Festival

FilmGate Miami is a non-profit organization with the goal to ensure the empowerment and growth of local creators and talent. Providing them with a platform in which they can showcase their art, reaching new audiences locally and internationally. FilmGate Short Film Festival is a monthly film festival that has a different per month.Learn more at filmfreeway.com/FilmGateShortFilmFestival.

SEP 3

Labor Day Festival

Enjoy a block party featuring food and drink specials from more than 15 restaurants and bars plus great entertainment on four different stages! Learn more at parks.fortlauderdale.gov.

OCT 4

South Florida Black Pride Arts & Music Festival

Be part of history for the ultimate LGBTQ experience in South Florida! Afro Pride presents a new wave for LGBTQ artists around the world. Learn more at allevents.in.

Oct 18

South Beach Seafood Festival

Four Days of curated culinary expertise celebrating South Florida’s top chefs and masterminds with the leading seafood restaurants in the area! Tickets and details at eventbrite.com.

NOV 11

Country Bay Music Festival

Join our annual celebration of country music featuring chart-topping artists, fun activities, and amazing food. Get your tickets early before they sell out! Learn more at countrybaymusicfestival.com.

Nov 17

Wine & Food Fest

Held at the historic Coconut Grove Women’s Club, the festival will feature a selection of over 100 fine wines from 10 countries. Besides the unlimited wine samples, this year’s festival also features a Sparkling Wine Room serving champagne, prosecco, cava, cremate, sekt and rosé. To complement all the great wines, festival-goers can enjoy 20 types of craft beer and spirits as well as live music and great food. No refunds or credits available. Details at miamiandbeaches.com.

Dec 16

Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade

The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is the “Best Show on H2O” and the traditional kickoff to the South Florida Holiday Season. Bringing together our community and visitors from around the world, this one-of-a-kind parade of beautifully decorated boats of all sizes is a can’t miss extravaganza. Learn more at winterfestparade.com.

Jan 4 2024

South Beach Jazz Festival

The South Beach Jazz Festival takes place in multiple venues throughout South Beach over four days in January. The mission of disability awareness is projected through a festival that takes pride in presenting worldrenowned musicians from the entire spectrum of jazz including traditional, contemporary, and Latin American cutting edge acts. Many of the performances are free and open to the public and outdoors. Learn more at sobejazzfestival.com.

FEB 22 2024

South Beach Wine & Food Festival – 2024

Presented by Food & Wine, this five-day affair of glorious food, famous chefs, flowing champagne, or wine, or beer... will be attracting its share of foodies to one of the most spectacular places to be in February, gorgeous South Beach. Learn more at corporate.sobewff.org.

MAR (TBD) 2024

Calle Ocho Music Festival

A marquee event of Carnival Miami, Calle Ocho Music Festival is the world’s largest Latin music festival in the nation. The festivities are positively brimming with non-stop music, food and activities for an energetic and festive explosion of culture. Visit carnavalmiami.com.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

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