It's Christmas in July! One of my favorite months of the year. Mermaids, Swimsuit Fashion show, Sea Animals up close...I think we'll'' turn into mermen and mermaids after this post. 

4th Annual Mermaid Festival, Key West

MERMAID FESTIVAL, JULY 1-4, KEY WEST

The festival is now in its 4th year and welcomes fans of literally all ages from 8 years old to 80 years young. Meet mermaids at the Eco Discovery Center or at the splash pods, mer-mingle and sip on rum and other cocktails at favorite watering holes, eat donuts with Ariel & Prince Eric, enjoy an Ocean Blue Party, Happy Hour before the 4th of July Fireworks. Click here for more information. 

SEA ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS at MIAMI SEAQUARIUM, JULY 1-12

A very special treat with an equally special deal. The Miami Seaquarium is offering Sea Encounters and get free digital photos* for only $64.99 with reservations. This also includes general admission. That's over a $100 savings.  Create lifetime memories for yourself or with family and friends. Click here to buy tickets. 

*Must visit on or before July 12, 2023. Not valid on existing reservations. Weekdays are considered Monday - Thursday and weekends are Friday - Sunday.

MIAMI SWIM WEEK, JULY 3-10, South Beach, Miami Beach, Wynwood, downtown

Normally held the third week in July, Swim Miami Week starts early this year and designers have turned up the heat. Held in various venues across Miami, the event is produced by Art Hearts Fashion and will feature over 30 international swim, resort, & lifestyle brands to the thousands of guests visiting Miami for Swim Week. 

Headlining the event is Desigual with an excellent collection and mix of styles. Miami Swim Week will feature a massive runway accompanied by pop ups, art exhibits, VIP parties & more. 

Some themes to look forward to :

Sticking to tradition, I kick off the week on Wednesday, July 5 at Sea Spice restaurant in downtown Miami blocks from my condo. Indulge in a riverside brunch with champagne and seafood bites in a restaurant that embodies luxury and elegance. 2pm-4pm

Showcasing Nadjea Swimwear, the Gabriel Hotel is host to the Art Deco Fashion Show on Saturday, July 8 at 4pm. 

On Friday night, is the Invite Only Cupshe Runway event at the SLS Hotel.  This is the brand for any shape or size girl. They carry swimsuits, sundresses and coverups.  Prices are also budget friendly. 

To top it off I'm ending with a bang on Saturday with the Wonder Woman Initiative. This organization amplifies women's voices to inspire action, community building, purposeful fashion and thought leadership. Tickets are required and gives you access to the buffet, fashion show and award ceremony.

Click here for the schedule and tickets.

It's the annual mango festival!  It's truly mango-mania where the whole weekend is devoted to all things mango.  

Enjoy mango tastings, cooking demonstrations, and mango-inspired activities and classes all while keeping cool at various cool zones and misty areas. 

Start of with insightful lectures into various mango types, optimal growing techniques, tips on storing and harvesting. After your delicious tastings, shop from a wide variety of unique mangos grown locally. 

Adults and children can enjoy exotic butterfly exhibit at the Wings of the Tropics. Then the parents can sit in the shade and watch your little ones run, play and explore The Children's Garden.

Then cool down in the misty cloud forest with a mango drink at the National Orchid Garden, the only tropical rainforest in the continental US. 

To purchase tickets click here

More to come for July!