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Turning a leaf in Miami, at The beautiful Balfour

Turning a leaf in Miami, at The beautiful Balfour Hotel [hosted / sponsored]

Adding another boutique hotel to my list of loves. The Balfour Hotel is an Art Deco landmark on historic Ocean Drive, just steps from the beach. From the mid-century modern, latin-infused decor, to the beautiful courtyard and plunge pool, to the amazing staff, this was a perfect home base in South Beach.

Sharing a full review of The Balfour Hotel on the blog. Link in bio to read & SAVE this post for your future Miami trips! #OffDutyinFlorida #RoDHotels

P.S. Thank you @balfourhotel and @dana_agency for such a lovely birthday trip and the warmest welcome to Miami! 🙏🏽💞

*blocks work calendar for beach time* 🏖 Who wo

*blocks work calendar for beach time* 🏖

Who wouldn’t want to work & play just steps from the beach?

@balfourhotel is located in South Beach, but it’s a peaceful oasis in a destination known for being lively and loud. Some things I loved most about this boutique Art Deco hotel:

• Mid-century modern meets latin inspired rooms
• An amazing wraparound patio for happy hour and people-watching
• Great wifi in the rooms and throughout the property
• Cute, cozy boho lobby that feels like a comfy living room
• Plunge pool and courtyard in the heart of the hotel
• Delish latin- and coastal-infused food and cocktails
• Affordable nightly rate so you can stay & play longer (this is huge for me, because work-cations can add up!)

After the work day and the emails end, what is there to do in South Beach? Besides the beach, there’s SO much to do! Wander Ocean Drive and admire the architecture, stroll down Espanola Way and grab a mojito, go salsa dancing, savor some Cuban food, bailar in the club… really, the list is endless.

👉🏽👉🏽 SAVE this reel for your next trip to Miami and read my full review of The Balfour Hotel (linked in bio!)

And, be sure to follow @racheloffduty for more work & travel tips ✈️

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5 days in Miami in 30 seconds 💃 (watch till the

5 days in Miami in 30 seconds 💃 (watch till the end for .2 seconds of me salsa dancing 🙈)

If you've ever been to Miami, what places do you recognize in this video?

If you haven't been to Miami, head to the link in my bio. New blog posts are up! Be sure to follow @racheloffduty for more! ✈️

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I love when a place proves me wrong. [MIAMI BLOG P

I love when a place proves me wrong. [MIAMI BLOG POST]

I didn't have many expectations for Miami. I ended up there because of a cancelled work trip, but knew one day I'd make it here and would enjoy myself. It just wasn't at the top of my priority list.

But Miami CHARMED me! It has a roller coaster of a past. Lots of good, loooots of bad, and lots of ugly. And because of all of this - it's an improbable city that thrives against all odds. We all know I love a good story. Here are some things about Miami that charmed me the most!

1. It was founded by a WOMAN. Google Julia Tuttle. Miami is the only major city in the entire country to be established thanks to a woman, so you know I'm instantly in love.

2. It is 60%+ latinx/e and hispanic. From the Cuban neighborhood of Little Havana, to the endless salsa and bachata clubs, to the 100+ epic places to grab an empanada, this city is filled with culture, and music, and culinary epic-ness. Mofongo.. empanadas... croquetas = a love language.

3. The water is WARM. Like, Hawaii warm (maybe even more). I said what I said!

4. There are 2 national parks within an hour of the city. Everglades and Biscayne. It's the only city in the country with 2 national parks so close by!

5. The Art Deco architecture is mesmerizing. Having lived in Long Beach, CA for several years, I am a sucker for art deco. Because so much of Miami Beach was established in the 20s when Art Deco was at its peak, the city was basically birthed into this distinctive style.

There are some new articles up on RachelOffDuty.com specifically about Miami - things to do, places to experience latin culture, and places to stay. Head to the link in my bio to read up. #OffDutyinFlorida

And tell me - what's been a place you've traveled that you had no expectations about, and completely blew you away?

I am a process, not a place, with fixed rules and

I am a process, not a place, with fixed rules and established laws.

We are all journeys, and our shared humanity is that we are all in a state of becoming. Developing. Being right. Being wrong. Swaying from one chapter to the next like a palm in the wind.

Our shared weakness is that we often think all journeys are beautiful... except our own. We look at our chapters and think - "why did I leave out that sentence? why couldn't I add that paragraph? why is this chapter filled with failure when just pages ago, I was on top of the world?”

On days we feel like revising our entire story, where we feel like we’re failing at the main character we are trying so hard to become, I remind myself that feeling is human. highs, lows, good, bad, pain, pride, all human. All necessary for the journey you’re on. Every component, equally required to live an incredible story.

Remember this on the days you don’t feel like writing!

📸 Photos - shot in beautiful Little Havana at Life House on our last afternoon in Miami.
📝 Words - something I randomly felt and wrote down on my phone yesterday after a long, grounding walk because I am a perpetually self critical person that needs this reminder often 😅

👉🏽👉🏽 Keep an eye out for a full week of Miami recaps coming your way!

Who's got strong feelings about this? 👀 I'm a

Who's got strong feelings about this? 👀

I'm a Pacific coast girl through and through, but there's definitely something in this Florida sunshine. The water was SO warm. Like, Hawaii temps... California beaches sadly hardly ever warm up enough for me to swim but you couldn't pry me out if the waves in Miami if you tried!!! 😂

What coast has your favorite beaches? Which beach is your favorite in the country? I want to know so I can go 😏

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