Miami's Less Traveled Path Every year during March, I like to head south. No, not South America (though Buenos Aires is certainly tempting) or even South of the Border. I simply drive a little ways south of my home to a lovely, rural part of Miami called the Redland. While it’s true that the words...

In 1928, plant explorer Dr. David Fairchild (creator of nearby Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden ) and his wife Marian built a unique dwelling on a beautiful expanse of bayfront property. They named their new home the Kampong – which means “a home in a garden”. Many of the plants Dr. Fairchild collected...

Okay, so you’re down to your last few dollars but your vacation isn’t over for two more days. What’s a free-wheeling (but broke) fun seeker to do? Not to worry. You can have an absolutely fabulous time in Miami for mere peanuts. In Miami and Miami Beach, good places to eat, fun things to do and getting...

I put off going to Santa’s Enchanted Forest for as long as I could. In my mind, I visualized pushy crowds, loud holiday-goers and the possibility of getting run over by a reindeer. Finally, when my daughter was five, I took the Santa plunge. After all, this popular holiday attraction is a mere five minutes...

This is the best time of year to check out all of the cool attractions in the beautiful agricultural area of South Miami-Dade County called the Redland. The Historic Redland Tropical Trail encompasses many of the Redland’s most popular attractions, including R.F. Orchids, Coral Castle, Everglades Alligator...