KICKING IT IN GEAR
How FIFA is planting roots in the Magic City. Written by: Riley Kaminer In case you are unaware, according to Miami-based FIFA agent and soccer entrepreneur Alex Avellanet, “Miami has become a global soccer hub, thanks to Inter Miami and Messi.” Need another reason to celebrate Miami’s soccer standing? Leave it to FIFA […]
MOON RISING
Lunar travel is trending at these hotels. Written by: Jillian Dara Full moon parties may have once been synonymous with rowdy fêtes on Thailand’s beaches, but now there are new opportunities to observe the event that occurs every 29 days. From full moon yoga and soul-healing sound baths to barefoot dining under the […]
MANE NEEDS
With its exclusive Head Spa, a chic salon nestled in the French capital stands alone as the epitome of luxury in the Parisian hair game. Written by: Anetta Nowosielska I arrive at the salon tucked away in a courtyard near Place Vendome 20 minutes late with knots in my stomach and tears in […]
PLACE MAKER
Architect Nelson de León merges global influences and historical echoes in an expanding body of work in his native South Florida. Written by: Jean Nayar On any given day, Nelson de Leon embarks on a global journey – Steamboat Springs today, Majorca tomorrow, Rome next week – immersing himself in the unique atmospheres […]
THE GARDEN WHISPERER
A new book gives renowned landscape architect Fernando Wong’s masterful green spaces their due. Written by: Sebastian Phillips Landscape architect Fernando Wong is one of those fortunate professionals who can cherry-pick the projects he wants to work on. As such, he takes on only a few endeavors per year, dedicating himself fully to […]
SPIRITED WOMEN
The surge of interest in high-quality tequila is being led by dynamic female makers. Written by David Zivan You already know that tequila is the thing to drink this summer- both with sunsets and with celebrations. It’s among the fastest-growing categories in the spirits world not simply because it has been under-appreciated; the […]
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
How Senior Vice President at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty is transforming the lives of under-resourced youth. Written by: Riley Kaminer In 1990, Drew Kern and his father embarked on a transformative journey that would spark a movement. Spurred by an ad in the Miami Herald offering discounted children’s tickets, they invited a […]
SOUND MIND
One South Florida couple finds Autism advocacy through their nonverbal son’s relationship with music. Written by: Stephanie Smith Through their respective talents and shared experiences, Chris Redding and Serena Spates are a dynamic South Florida couple deeply committed to advocating for their five-year-old autistic son. Chris, an award-winning recording artist, songwriter, producer, and tech […]
FAMILY JEWELS
A legendary Champagne house releases a pair of bottlings worthy of commemorating its rich lineage. “You might ask, Why now? And why so late?” says the charming Mathieu Roland-Billecart, from his offices in the heart of Champagne, France. “It’s because we’re family-owned and run. We don’t rush for the stock to be released. That’s […]
KEYS TO PARADISE
The new “Hamptons” are closer than you might think. Imagine a place where the sun-kissed shores meet the luxury of the Hamptons, but with a twist of tropical bliss and exclusivity that’s uniquely Floridian. Welcome to the Florida Keys, where high-net-worth individuals are discovering their slice of paradise, making it the new zenith of […]