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The Five-Star Economy: Why Trust Is the Ultimate Luxury for Daytona Beach Travelers in 2026

For years, vacation-rental marketing followed a predictable, carbon-copy formula.Show the pool. Show the view. Count the bedrooms. Sprinkle in words like luxury, oceanfront, or steps from the beach, and wait for the reservations to roll in.That script is officially changing.The modern traveler still appreciates stunning design—especially along a dynamic coastline like Daytona Beach—but beauty is now just the entry fee. What guests are truly buying today is confidence.Confidence that the property...

Food + Beverage

Date Night Daytona

Four distinctive restaurants prove that a memorable evening together can take many forms—from classic steakhouse elegance to adventurous cuisine, oceanfront dining and wine-country charm. Article by TJ Filley | Photography by Greg Hunter, Hyde Park Date Night Daytona A great date night is about more than dinner. It’s a chance to slow down, reconnect and turn an ordinary evening into something worth remembering. Fortunately, the Daytona area offers plenty of ways to do exactly that. Whether...

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Dinner Is Just The Beginning

The perfect meal doesn't have to end the evening. Discover four local places worth making your next stop. Article by TJ Filley | Photography by Greg Hunter, TJ Filley There’s a moment at the end of a great dinner when nobody is quite ready to call it a night. Fortunately, around Daytona, the evening doesn’t have to end when the check arrives. You can discover a locally distilled spirit, sample a flight of craft beer, linger over a bottle of wine or finish the night with a creative cocktail. ...

Travel

The Local Touch, Coast to Coast: How SkyRun is Revolutionizing Luxury Vacation Rentals

"What happens when local passion meets national scale? SkyRun is expanding across top U.S. destinations, proving that exceptional vacation stays start with local care. Read our feature in City Lifestyle to see how we’re shaping the future of travel."In an era where travel can often feel transactional and standardized, modern vacationers are demanding something deeper: authentic local flavor paired with flawless, professional service. Enter SkyRun Vacation Rentals.While massive corporate...

Life + Culture

Fly Me to the Moon

Halifax Humane Society Announces Furball 2026 Headliner and Next Gen Philanthropist Co-Chairs Article by Deb Lovett | Photography by Greg Hunter, NASA, and Halifax Humane Society The gala season is officially underway with the Halifax Humane Society’s announcement of this year’s Furball theme along with the guest honoree and event co-chairs. This year’s “Fly Me to The Moon” gala shines a spotlight on the organization’s evolving focus: ensuring that families and their beloved pets have a soft...

Arts + Culture

The Artful Connoisseur

From Victorian Elegance to Bold Abstraction: How Changing Fashions Inform Art’s Value and Legacy Article by Mark Alexander The aesthetic and monetary value of fine art often change drastically over time as certain styles go in and out of fashion. It is a common misconception that valuable items of a certain age will retain or increase their worth in the future. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, but in fact are the exception unless the art is by recognized masters or otherwise have...

Style + Beauty

Sparkle & Shine

These Local Retailers are Specialists in Style & Fashion Article by Deb Lovett | Photography by Christophe Hanckowiak, Tom Cook Jeweler, Deb Lovett Joyologie has many unique styles and accessories, including these one-of-a-kind purses. Located in Fountain Square where you can also visit Bikini Company and Beach People; then re-energize at numerous cafes.  142 E Granada Blvd., OB . The timeless elegance of Gabriel & Co.‘s signature Bujukan bracelet collection at Tom Cook Jeweler is...

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Inside Geri Westfall's Powerhouse Firm

New Flagship Headquarters Built for Elite Performance and Top-Tier Collaboration Article by Deb Lovett | Photography by Geri Westfall With a staff of 45 agents in her thriving real estate firm, Geri Westfall insists that her greatest achievement remains her family. She counts four children, six grandchildren, and her husband, Hank Adams, as the center of her world. Real estate is in their blood with daughter Taylor Westfall, Esq., serving as in-house counsel with daughter Amanda Merry...

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Kid-Friendly Day Trips

How to Survive the Dog Days of Summer Article by Deb Lovett The Dog Days of Summer are upon us, and for families in Florida that's the equivalent of cabin fever. It's an ideal time for quick getaways. To close out the summer, we've gathered four spots less than a three hour drive from Daytona. Anything longer risks restless, cranky passengers. We looked for maximum family fun – whether through jam-packed amusement, memory-building, or a great chill factor when the summer sun proves...

Food + Beverage

Kids Eat Free Guide

Beat the Heat with Budget-Friendly Ideas for Closing Out Summer on the Area's Coolest Patios Article by Deb Lovett Living the Florida dream for many of us means lots of outdoor activities and the resulting excellent vitamin D levels. We’d be remiss if we didn’t remind you to remember your sunscreen, though. The good news is that kids genuinely enjoy using those UV detection stickers that change colors when it’s time to reapply. Which begs the question: where are the color-changing stickers for...