European river cruise

An ramble on the Thames aboard a hotel barge

I was zoning out in a deck chair when I heard my husband’s startled voice: “Look! Something&#...

Pets

How often does a dog need a bath? It depends

Q: Our veterinarian says we should bathe our Basenji once every week or two, but I’ve read online th...

Condo Line

Can condo allow cats but ban dogs?

Q: Our condominium documents do not permit dogs or cats in any unit. The board discussed revising the docum...

Southern Cross Stargazer for Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2014

As dawn breaks (6 a.m.) the waning crescent moon escorts huge Scorpius completely above the southeastern ho...

Quick trips

In Puerto Rico, ditching sun and sand for a day in the caves

The travel troubleshooter

Expedia double-charged me — can I get a refund?

Q: I recently booked one airline ticket through Expedia. At least that’s what I thought. I paid $310...

The Caribbean

New and larger ports in works, more choices for cruisers

Think you’ve seen all there is to see in the Caribbean? Cruise lines don’t think so, and toge...

Singles at sea

Singles cruise brings together hunters and the hunted

The night before the Carnival Imagination was to set sail from Miami on a four-day Labor Day cruise to Key ...

Olympic workouts

Olympians Lauryn Williams and Sarah Messiah keep on the exercise track

Sports medicine

New Year’s resolutions and Olympics inspiration can lead to muscle aches and pains

Even Olympic-level athletes need to adjust their workout routines once the competition ends.

Brain health

Regular exercise improves brain health and stimulates creativity

Medicaid

Judge questions $1 billion Medicaid contract awarded to a Miami-based healthcare company

An administrative law judge says the state should rescind a $1 billion managed care contract awarded to a M...

Skin Deep

Dealing with hair loss

Hair loss can have a major impact on self-esteem, and although this is a concern more associated with men, ...

Banish post-holiday stress with meditation

The day starts off with a rundown of the rules: No talking. No eye contact. Keep your gaze cast downward, ...

Move It!

Health & fitness events

Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism & Expo: 9 a.m. Saturday; Sun Life Stadium, 2269 NW 199th St., Miami ...

Chew on this

Many ‘healthy’ processed foods are chock-full of sugar

A picture, as they say, is worth a thousand words, and I would like you to picture the amount of sugar hidd...

The travel troubleshooter

Expedia double-charged me — can I get a refund?

Q: I recently booked one airline ticket through Expedia. At least that’s what I thought. I paid $310...

Showtime: Raleigh

The Romanovs at North Carolina Museum of History

Mexico City bets on tap water law to change habit

Air travel

Is frequent flyer status everything it used to be?

Is it getting less worthwhile, or at least harder, to attain “status” in airline frequent fly...

Catching up with a titan of travel: Arthur Frommer

Travelwise

Web sites, apps that help you cut costs

Break a resolution yet?

Outdoor-gear expo has luxury for people and dogs

Wilderness gear is going soft, and not just for people. Dogs are getting their own luxury outdoor items.

Shakespeare’s Globe

London’s new theater offers tragedy by candlelight

Shakespeare’s Globe in London is adding a couple of innovations in its quest to give audiences a sen...

Fashion and Art Basel

Fashion designers add to the glitterati at Art Basel this year

GAY SOUTH FLORIDA

Event planner from Plantation writes ‘Getting Groomed: Ultimate Wedding Planner for Gay Grooms’

An event planner from Plantation writes a gay-wedding guide

Tapas art exhibit makes first U.S. stop in Miami’s Design District

Boutique

Boutique: Blush opens women’s wear shop in Coral Gables

The lowdown: With six shops under its belt, consider Miami-based Blush boutiques a fashion tour de force. T...

Designer Betsey Johnson bounces back from adversity

manufacturing

Rene Ruiz gives a boost to manufacturing — and jobs

Could manufacturing be returning to South Florida? Luxury designer Rene Ruiz’s new Hialeah factory i...

fashion

H&M; opens Friday in Miami Beach

From the neon yellow tank tops to the rainbow colored floor length kaftan and the plaid board shorts, the s...

OLYMPICS

Style and ice: Women's and men's skating fashions

Figure skaters derive their on-ice looks from pop icons, historical figures and more questionable sources, ...

Coral Gables

Tales from the White House Kitchen

The former sous chef under presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will cook an intera...

Elegant economy: A single pork roast sets you up for 4 meals

Kitchen Q&A;

Don’t confuse brining with water-chilling chickens

Q: Someone told me that all poultry is brined before packaging. Is that correct? If it is, should I still b...

Dinner in minutes

Sausage and tangy sauce jazz up meatloaf

A tangy, sweet sauce glazes this meatloaf made with ground sirloin and turkey sausage.

How to reduce the waste from your single-serve coffee maker

Not to make you feel bad about buying that Keurig coffeemaker your (spouse, child, parent, best friend) wan...

Weeknight meals

Chorizo and sweet potatoes combine in colorful hash

My mom’s go-to potato was baked, easy as can be and the same every time. I like to toss chunks of p...

Kitchen Q&A;

Grater not so great anymore

Q: Is it my imagination, or after five years of faithful service is my Microplane grater getting duller and...

Sunday Supper

Fresh cheeses a light, tangy addition to many dishes

Washington Report

Some options for mortgage shoppers

New, tougher mortgage regulations send would-be home buyers searching for new strategies

Decorating with color

In cooler weather, deep blues make a home feel cozy

In this darkest time of the year, after the holidays, it’s tempting to want to hibernate. So use thi...

Pets

How often does a dog need a bath? It depends

Q: Our veterinarian says we should bathe our Basenji once every week or two, but I’ve read online th...

Treasures

Stylish midcentury recliner carries an unfamiliar name

Q: We received this chair from a friend. The label reads “Plycraft Inc. Lawrence, MA designed by Lou...

Condo Line

Can condo allow cats but ban dogs?

Q: Our condominium documents do not permit dogs or cats in any unit. The board discussed revising the docum...

Ask Angie

Trouble with room odors

Q: We have a room that smells like an animal died in it, but we’ve checked everywhere and can’...

Decorating

23 ways to use a beautiful tea towel

What’s new

A gadget for painting doors

Pets

How often does a dog need a bath? It depends

Q: Our veterinarian says we should bathe our Basenji once every week or two, but I’ve read online th...

With protective outerwear, pets 'dress for success' against cold

Your dog may have a fur coat, but that doesn't necessarily mean he can handle the bitter cold and winds Mot...

New app offers pet first aid advice

Is your cat breathing normally?

Pet Vet: Routine-oriented cockatoo's behavioral, physical changes a red flag

Pebbles is a 9-year-old sulfur crested cockatoo living with Dawn, her husband, Nate, and their two children...

Pets

Constipated kitty may require surgery

Q: My cat has a chronic problem with constipation. In the past, she became constipated when we switched her...

Miami Beach

‘Lucky dog’ is back home after rescue by police boat

Miami Beach Police scooped a struggling dog from Biscayne Bay and reunited him with his owners.

Pets

Dogs not necessarily the source of daughter’s ringworm

Q: I had to take my daughter to the dermatologist after she developed a rash on her arms and chest. When th...

Pets

Are dogs carnivores or omnivores?

Q: I’ve been researching diets for my dog, and some are high in animal protein while others seem to ...

Ana Veciana-Suarez: When worried about hackers, cash is king

Back in the day, a hack was not an act but a person — a writer who elevated the use of clichés ...

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Forget the invented Velveeta shortage

If you’re a sports fan — or simply a sociable gal or guy — the confluence of the Super...

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Boomers, it’s time to reassess our legacy

The new year is but a few days old, and already, before it has had time to grow whiskers and wrinkles, 2014...

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Overexposed celebrities, please step away from the spotlight

In a world where fame is valued currency and celebrities are worshipped as deities, some people have receiv...

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Am I really who my emails say I am?

In an effort to begin the New Year with a clean slate, I have been sorting through files, both the paper an...

In my opinion

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Texas teen’s ‘affluenza’ defense is absurd

It’s so difficult to avoid absurdity these days, and more difficult yet to witness how outlandish de...

Ana Veciana-Suarez: Mary Poppins has taught us more than supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Mary Poppins is turning 50.

Ana Veciana-Suarez: I flunked Christmas Decorating 101

So there I am, sitting at the dentist’s office, browsing through glossy magazines brimming with lavi...