Grant Balfour

1 week ago | biscaynetimes.com | Grant Balfour

Despite Miami's reputation as a city of newcomers, there’s a deep fascination in the origins of the area and the history of some of its most notable buildings. As Christine Rupp of Dade Heritage Trust says: “What I find interesting about Miami is everybody’s from somewhere else, but there’s always a group interested in finding out about their new home.” This year, you’ll see quite a few centennials being celebrated at landmark locations up and down the Biscayne Corridor.

1 week ago | biscaynetimes.com | Grant Balfour

This is not a recommendation to drink and drive. Please don’t do that. It’s just an observation that motion alters mood. Just as much as sunshine, hot fudge sundaes, spinning in circles on a playground swing set, or sipping on a Savoy-proportioned sidecar (three parts cognac, two parts Cointreau, two parts lemon juice, no garnish) going fast can put a smile on your face. Even just thinking about it is kind of fun.

2 weeks ago | porthole.com | Grant Balfour

3 MSC Cruises will expand its family-focused entertainment offerings across its fleet starting in June 2025, the company announced Tuesday. The updates include new game shows, parades, and activities aimed at children, teenagers and their families. Several additions will feature branded collaborations and new technology-driven competitions.

1 month ago | porthole.com | Grant Balfour

2 Explora Journeys, the luxury brand of MSC Cruises, officially launched its Mediterranean Journeys Collection  yesterday as Explora II departed from Barcelona en route to Morocco and the Canary Islands. Explora I is scheduled to cruise Eastern Mediterranean ports. The ships will call on iconic destinations as well lesser-explored ports, such as Skiathos, Greece; Portofino, Italy; Saint-Tropez, France; and Mahón, Spain.

Feb 11, 2025 | porthole.com | Grant Balfour

Reporter, mystic, musician, and beekeeper, Grant Balfour has published work in outlets as diverse as Kung Fu Magazine, Biscayne Times, the Australian poetry journal Cordite, and the Weekly World News. His second-favorite beaches include Richard’s Bay, South Africa; Sanur, Bali; Los Mochis, Mexico; the northern bank of the Elbe in Hamburg; and the one five minutes from his home in Florida. His favorite beach is the one between his ears.