Happy Mother's Day! How are you planning to celebrate mom today?

Wine bars are a popular trend, and you’ve got a good one at the Cibo Wine Bar. Located on the Miracle Mile just off of Merrick Way, Cibo is a wine bar that also has terrific Italian food. The décor of the bar and dining room is very modern and cool, especially the wall of wine. There are so many different vintages from around the world, you might just need an angel to help you decide. Luckily, the “wine angels” at Cibo will be glad to help, even if they have to get lifted up by a hoist to get that perfect bottle. It’s quite a show! Happy hour is a great time to come to Cibo, when all drinks are half price. And the dinner menu features a variety of homemade pastas, pizzas and appetizers. What a nice spot to meet up with friends!

Cibo Wine Bar
45 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 442-4925
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cibo-wine-bar-coral-gables

CC-BY-SA-2.0/Flickr star5112

Southern Florida is home to some of the few tropical national parks in the country. Travel to one or both of these neighboring areas to enjoy all the beauty they have to offer.

Big Cypress National Preserve
Big Cypress National Preserve lies 45 miles west of Miami and neighbors the Florida Everglades. This tropical national preserve is home to the Big Cypress Swamp, a truly unique natural environment. Take an airboat tour through the trails of the swamp to spot unique vegetation and wildlife, or go off-roading on an airboat of your own. If you prefer something a bit more relaxing, the preserve also offers a wide variety of traditional park activities like camping, hiking, and canoeing.

Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park accounts for 20% of the Florida Everglades. It was the first national park established to protect a complex ecosystem, and it's home to many endangered species like the manatee and the Florida panther. Visit the park year-round to enjoy activities like canoeing, fishing, and hiking, or spot an alligator along one of the airboat tours. The park, which is the third largest in the contiguous US, offers a wide array of activities that are suitable to nearly anyone.

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr/Christopher Michel