by The Editors | May 2, 2024

The Slice: Dive Into the Issue With These Finds and Favorites

A charming boutique, an outdoor festival and stunning tropical coffee-table read from West Palm Beach-based travel writer Skye Sherman.

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This renovated luxury stay, Marquesa Hotel, is perfect for immersing yourself in the Key West charm. Photography courtesy of Marquesa.

Marquesa Hotel

Immerse yourself in quintessential Key West charm at this boutique property, a collection of three historic homes, located just one block from Duval Street. Originally built in 1884, the hotel was formerly a rooming house, corner grocery store and haberdashery before becoming the upscale hotel that stands today. While preserving its classic Key West character, the Marquesa Hotel boasts modern amenities such as lush interior gardens, spa access and three pools. Rent a conch cruiser and bike around Old Town for a day of exploration, then make a reservation at the award-winning restaurant, Café Marquesa, on the first floor of the hotel for a night of culinary delights. marquesa.com


Flip through the breathtaking photos in Skye Sherman’s debut book, “Palm Tree Destinations.” Photography courtesy of Skye Sherman.

Palm Tree Destinations

West Palm Beach-based travel writer Skye Sherman plans the ultimate paradisiacal jaunts to both well-known and undiscovered destinations in her debut book, “Palm Tree Destinations.” Beautify your space with this handsome hardback, featuring the uncrowded white-sand beaches of Zanzibar, lush jungles in Madagascar and electric green cliffsides of Thailand in 200 pages of this coffee-table read. 


Aerial helicopter views during the F1 Miami Grand Prix weekend taken on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Carlos Goldman/F1 Miami GP)

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Verstappen, Hamilton and Perez bring the g-forces to the Miami International Autodrome, as the Hard Rock Stadium complex transforms into a high-stakes Formula 1 track in this third annual race to take place in Miami Gardens on May 3–5. Throughout the three-day event, international drivers (and the sole American Logan Sargeant) fly 57 laps around the 3.36-mile track at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour for a chance to claim the W on day three. The course snakes around the stadium and features experiential seating areas for fans, like an artificial marina with real glittering yachts. Watch from the grandstands to feel the energy of the cars flashing by or stay a few floors down in the air-conditioned villas for up-close views. Off-the-track action is nearly as exciting as the race itself with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment mingling among the fans (think David Beckham, Tom Cruise, and Venus and Serena Williams). Art installations, live music from the likes of the Jonas Brothers and DJ sets keep the party vibes hitting on all cylinders throughout the weekend.
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Sip on this delicious concoction. Photography courtesy of Hardwick’s.

Hardwick’s Caffeine Couture

DIRTY CHAI MARTINI (SERVES 1)

2 ounces Ketel One Vodka

1 ounce espresso

1 ounce chai syrup

5 ounces coconut cream

2 dashes orange bitters

1 cinnamon stick for garnish

PREPARATION: Combine ingredients and ice in shaker. Strain into glass, and garnish with cinnamon zest. Read more about Hardwick’s here.