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Hello Darlings, Somewhere between the leaves falling and the first snow fall, was my fantastic vacation to South Beach. Thanks to my trusty Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express, I was able to purchase my flight and hotel stay with my hard earned Starpoints. I took off from Toronto Pearson Airport to spend five days in paradise enjoying the warm ocean breeze and the sandy shoreline with one of my close girlfriends.

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Once we landed at Miami International Airport we headed directly to W South Beach, the SPG property I booked with my Starpoints. As we were ahead of our check-in time, we took the liberty to enjoy our first mojitos, tuna tartars and fresh apple pie as prepared by Andrew Camellini at The Dutch. The meal became a daily lunch routine while there, with a different homemade pie each day!

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Hello Darlings, Have you ever thought of what keeps you excited and wondering. You know, the things in life that make you feel genuinely blessed and lucky; but also the ones that keep your blood boiling?

Alexander Falls, Callaghan Valley, Whistler

For me, it has always been experiences! That first time you watch the sun set over the ocean, get over your fear of flying and enjoy the flight for the very first time, the view from the peak of the mountain or Mayan ruins or the bottom of a cenote. The first time you try a glass of Barolo, a first oyster or an alligator. It is those first times and those first moments that evoke in me the greatest passion for life.

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Hello Darlings, Sand beneath my feet, wind in my hair and a margarita in hand! That is the dream… a South Beach dream, that is! Escaping from the cold days at home to warmth of sunshine! South Beach is like a Disneyland but for adults, it is an absolute playground in the midst of palms trees and ocean breeze.

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In the midst of the Art Deco stunners, South Beach (Sobe) is a winter playground for dreamers and skeptics alike. By day absorb the beauty of the turquoise waters. In the afternoons stroll through the art deco buildings to admire SoBe’s golden era of architecture. Then head west to Collins Avenue where the shopping will whet your appetite for luxury, or enjoy a culture fix at Frank Gehry’s New World Center on Lincoln Road.

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