You don’t have to be a horticulturalist to appreciate all the natural beauty in Miami. From Japanese zen gardens to exotic botanical species, Miami features some of the most beautiful gardens and parks in the nation. Just in time for summer, we’ve rounded up the best places to enjoy mother nature in the Magic City.

When you need to getaway, there are several nearby locales that make for a great escape. From the yachting waters of Fort Lauderdale to diving in the Florida Keys, there’s always an excuse to get out of town in the Sunshine State. Here’s our haute roundup of the top getaways near Miami.

In the summertime, there’s no better place to be than in the water. Grab your itsy bitsy bikinis and Dior shades; we’ve rounded up the best places to take a dip in the Magic City. From plunge pools to the most exclusive sundecks, Miami boasts beautiful views and spectacular amenities to enjoy the sunshine.

Haute Living had the opportunity to sit down with Lorena Vásquez Ampié, Master Blender of Ron Zacapa Centenario at the famous Gansevoort South Beach. A woman at the top of her field, she is one of a small number of female master blenders in the world. For Vásquez, being a master blender is not a profession but a way of life. She considers herself as having one of the greatest jobs in the world and has devoted her entire career to Zacapa.

Out with the old and in with the new! When you’re looking for a good meal, it’s all about finding the new and improved. Rounding up the most promising new locales to hit the Miami restaurant scene, here is your Haute 5 new restaurants in Miami.

Mother’s Day may have passed, but in Miami there’s always an excuse for flowers! Sunshine and plentiful summer showers make for gorgeous blooms in the Magic City. With April showers bringing May flowers, we’ve rounded up our favorite flower shops and nurseries in Miami.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to treat your special lady. From spa days to shopping, the special woman in your life deserves to be pampered and showered with gifts. Rounding up some top picks for moms, here’s the Haute 5 Mother’s Day gift ideas in Miami.

Here at Haute Living, we know a fiesta when we see one. From margaritas to fresh salsa, Miami has mastered the art of authentic Mexican cuisine. If you’re looking for the gold standard in upscale modern Mexican, look no farther than these top picks. Grab your sombrero; here are our top 5 locales to celebrate a Cinco de Mayo fiesta in the Magic City.

Scott Barnes’ highly anticipated book, About Face – Amazing Transformations Using the Secrets of the Top Celebrity Makeup Artist, is now available. Pulling from his work Jennifer Lopez, Mariska Hargitay, Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Palthrow and Jennifer Aniston, Barnes shares star-worthy beauty techniques and secrets for today’s modern woman.