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FD Travel: Four Seasons Costa Rica

As the crown jewel of Peninsula Papagayo on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the five-star Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica celebrates its luxurious renovation with 182 re-imagined guest rooms, suites and villas;...

Exotica Styles A Costa Rican Delight

There’s something about Costa Rica,” Key West-based interior designer David L. Smith says. “The wild life, the climate, the proximity to nature, a rugged rainforest fronted by both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans …”...

The living room’s ceiling features the same white Belgian oak found in the flooring, accentuated with light fixtures from Currey & Co. The bold citron-hued area rug and sculptural chairs flanking the fireplace infuse an artsy vibe. To the right and up three steps is one of the home’s architectural surprises: a blue-hued library. “It’s like a beautiful cocoon,” says Pamela. “It’s my favorite spot in the house.”

Beach House Blues in Paradise by the Bay

A vacation dream home in the Panhandle offers surprises around every corner

Each of the different gardens—English, Italian, and Olmsted—offers a distinct aesthetic design and balance of color, textures, fragrances, and shade, while preserving the historic character.

History and Horticulture

Jacksonville’s riverfront Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens offers landscapes to linger over

A monumental concrete partition separates the pool deck from the patio of Quinto la Huella, EAST’s Uruguayan restaurant

Urban Cool at EAST Miami

The design-driven Miami hotel brings sustainable spaces and curated art to the Brickell cityscape

The Rosewood São Paulo’s Emerald pool was constructed with custom tiles to mirror the waters of the Bonito region of Brazil. Photos courtesy of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Inside the Rosewood São Paulo

Inspired by Brazil’s history and designed for its hereafter, the property hits all the right marks when it comes to design, tradition, and hospitality

Notes on Light and Color by Judy Pfaff was previously installed in 2000 at Jaffe-Friede and Strauss Galleries in Hanover, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of Sarasota Art Museum

Art Museum Round-Up

From MOCA Jacksonville to the Pérez Art Museum Miami, preview six must-see exhibitions at some of Florida's most celebrated art museums

Inside the 255-Foot, Design-Forward ‘Malia’

Rounded angles define the captivating interiors of the 'Malia'

The hotel’s new champagne bar is the focus of the arrival experience at the property. “The intent for the design of the lobby was to activate the space,” says Kristen Emory, senior designer at Parker-Torres Design. “The infusion of luxurious materials into the architecture strikes a delicate balance, creating an atmosphere that is simultaneously casual and refined.”

Five-Star Makeover at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is back after an ambitious design overhaul

Wood paneling and mid-century modern furnishings are common to all the hotel’s 13 suites.

Suite Life at The Moore

Checking in is now a thing at the Miami Design District with the debut of The Hotel at The Moore

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