<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Yours Truly Hospitality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yours Truly Hospitality]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:55:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale Hidden Gems: What Locals Know That Tourists Miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale's tourist trail is well-worn: beach, Las Olas, maybe the water taxi. All good choices. But the city has layers that most visitors never reach — and those layers are where the best stories come from. Here's what people who actually live here know. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park Tucked between A1A and the Intracoastal, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is one of Fort Lauderdale's best-kept secrets. Kayak rentals, a freshwater lagoon, nature trails, and a canopy of old-growth trees that...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/fort-lauderdale-hidden-gems-what-locals-know-that-tourists-miss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bda06f9b4f1678f081bb76</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:30:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_cd0bef194a894911b176d13f88fe6bfd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Fort Lauderdale: A Guest's Guide to Choosing the Right Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale is a city with real neighborhood diversity — the experience of staying near the beach on A1A is completely different from renting a waterfront home on the Intracoastal, which is different again from being in Flagler Village. Picking the right area for your trip makes a bigger difference here than in most Florida cities. Fort Lauderdale Beach / A1A Corridor Best for: Beach-first travelers, couples, spring breakers, anyone who wants to wake up and walk to the water The A1A...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/best-neighborhoods-to-stay-in-fort-lauderdale-a-guest-s-guide-to-choosing-the-right-area-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bda051401a0b244d000212</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:30:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_0265608091434f1b89efbdd4ee8674fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_798,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Fort Lauderdale: Beyond the Beach, Into the City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale gets underestimated. Most people think of it as a cheaper, quieter version of Miami — a place you stay when South Beach prices are too high. That framing misses what actually makes Fort Lauderdale special: a waterway system that turns the whole city into a nautical playground, a legitimate food and arts scene, and a pace that makes you feel like a person rather than a tourist. Here's how to spend a weekend here properly. Friday Night: Las Olas Boulevard Las Olas Boulevard is...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/the-ultimate-weekend-guide-to-fort-lauderdale-beyond-the-beach-into-the-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bda0309b4f1678f081baaa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:29:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_05339f1205664d21a181365681e7d3e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_892,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Self-Managing Your Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rental Is a Full-Time Job You Didn't Sign Up For]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a version of short-term rental ownership that looks like this: you list your property, guests book, cleaners come and go, and a deposit lands in your account each month. That version exists. But it requires either professional management or a level of personal involvement that most owners dramatically underestimate before they start. The Boat Show Problem (And Every Other Event) Fort Lauderdale hosts the world's largest in-water boat show every October or November. During that week,...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/why-self-managing-your-fort-lauderdale-vacation-rental-is-a-full-time-job-you-didn-t-sign-up-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bda00ccf14a7a450c9ba1f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:29:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_1846c1adf53c45959fb1a8956534cbd0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale Short-Term Rental Regulations in 2025: What Every Property Owner Must Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale operates under a layered regulatory system for short-term rentals — city, county, and state each have a role. The good news is that the city is relatively host-friendly compared to Miami Beach. The important news is that "relatively friendly" still means you need the right paperwork in place before your first guest checks in. City of Fort Lauderdale Requirements To legally operate a short-term rental in Fort Lauderdale, you need to register the property with the city. This...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/fort-lauderdale-short-term-rental-regulations-in-2025-what-every-property-owner-must-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9febbd46da1f6b278cf5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:28:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_8fdd02eb2191463ca0d258ffdd4e0b8c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale Hidden Gems: Local Secrets &#38; What to Do Beyond the Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Fort Lauderdale visitors make it to the beach, maybe Las Olas, and call it done. If you want to experience the city the way people who live here do, this is your list. These are the places locals send visiting friends — the spots that don't make it onto the generic travel roundups. Bonnet House Museum &#38; Gardens Sitting on 35 acres between the beach and the Intracoastal, Bonnet House is one of Florida's most remarkable historic estates. Built in 1920 by artist Frederic Clay Bartlett, the...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/fort-lauderdale-hidden-gems-local-secrets-what-to-do-beyond-the-beach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9fe4bd46da1f6b278ce2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:28:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_02568502f8da4422bb62c92696c81bdf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Can You Really Make from an Airbnb in Fort Lauderdale? (2025 Data)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale doesn't get the same headlines as Miami, but for short-term rental investors who know the market, that's actually a feature, not a bug. Less hype, less competition, and a remarkably consistent revenue profile. Here's what the 2025 data shows. The Fort Lauderdale STR Market: 2025 Numbers According to 2025 data from Airbtics, Rabbu, and AirDNA, Fort Lauderdale's short-term rental market looks like this: Average annual revenue per listing: $45,000–$49,500 Median occupancy rate:...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/how-much-can-you-really-make-from-an-airbnb-in-fort-lauderdale-2025-data-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9fcacf14a7a450c9b95c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:28:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_9f2eb70bfefb41da90f7380dfcf65599~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_780,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Fort Lauderdale: A Guest's Guide to Choosing the Right Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale is more geographically spread out than most visitors realize, and where you stay determines the kind of trip you have. Here's a clear breakdown of the city's main neighborhoods so you can make the right call before you book. Central Beach / Las Olas Best for: First-time visitors, beach lovers, couples who want walkable dining and nightlife The Central Beach neighborhood puts you within walking distance of both the ocean and Las Olas Boulevard. It's the most convenient base for...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/best-neighborhoods-to-stay-in-fort-lauderdale-a-guest-s-guide-to-choosing-the-right-area</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9fa8401a0b244dfffff8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:27:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_51fb0474222d4fdd9d9150f028bf1980~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Fort Lauderdale: Where to Stay, Eat &#38; Explore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale used to live in Miami's shadow. That's changing. The city has found its own identity in recent years — still beachy, still boating-obsessed, but also genuinely cultured, increasingly food-forward, and far more livable than its louder neighbor to the south. Here's how to do a weekend here properly. Friday Night: Las Olas Boulevard Las Olas Boulevard is Fort Lauderdale's main dining and nightlife corridor — a tree-lined street that runs from downtown to the beach and manages to...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/the-ultimate-weekend-guide-to-fort-lauderdale-where-to-stay-eat-explore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9f8bbd46da1f6b278bcf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:27:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_02568502f8da4422bb62c92696c81bdf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Self-Managing Your Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rental Is Costing You More Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale's STR market grew 22% year-over-year in 2025. That's significant. It also means the gap between a well-managed property and a poorly managed one is growing just as fast. If you're self-managing, here's an honest look at what you're likely leaving behind. The Boat Show Problem The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show happens every November and brings over 100,000 visitors to the city over five days. It's one of the world's largest in-water boat shows and it fills every hotel...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/why-self-managing-your-fort-lauderdale-vacation-rental-is-costing-you-more-than-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9f66cf14a7a450c9b82e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:26:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_902b23683973425191247c8ce6cf4699~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale Short-Term Rental Regulations in 2025: What Every Airbnb Owner Needs to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale has a more welcoming regulatory environment for short-term rentals than Miami Beach — but that doesn't mean you can list your property without doing your homework. Here's the full compliance picture for 2025. The Three-Layer Compliance System Like all Florida STR markets, Fort Lauderdale operates under overlapping state, county, and city regulations. You need to satisfy all three: 1. State of Florida: DBPR Vacation Rental License Florida's Department of Business and...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/fort-lauderdale-short-term-rental-regulations-in-2025-what-every-airbnb-owner-needs-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9f47401a0b244dfffeda</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:25:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_c1b309207d234b5fb80f6f80a5082968~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Can You Really Make from an Airbnb in Fort Lauderdale? (2025 Data)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fort Lauderdale doesn't always get the short-term rental spotlight that Miami does — and that's exactly why it's one of the most underrated STR markets in South Florida. Lower competition, strong year-round demand, and a waterfront-obsessed visitor base make this city a genuinely compelling case for property owners. Here's what the 2025 numbers actually look like. Fort Lauderdale STR Market: 2025 Snapshot According to 2025 data from Airbtics and AirROI, here's where Fort Lauderdale stands:...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/how-much-can-you-really-make-from-an-airbnb-in-fort-lauderdale-2025-data</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9f28cf14a7a450c9b76c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:25:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/540dc3_51fb0474222d4fdd9d9150f028bf1980~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Hidden Gems: Local Secrets, Under-the-Radar Spots &#38; What to Do Beyond South Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people who visit Miami spend the entire trip within a mile of Ocean Drive. That's fine — South Beach earns its reputation. But Miami has layers, and the best ones are rarely in the travel guides. Here's where locals actually go. The Venetian Pool in Coral Gables The Venetian Pool is one of the most unusual swimming facilities in the United States: a public pool carved out of a coral rock quarry in 1923, fed by natural springs, with grottos, waterfalls, and Mediterranean architecture that...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/miami-hidden-gems-local-secrets-under-the-radar-spots-what-to-do-beyond-south-beach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9dd0bd46da1f6b2785ec</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:19:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Miami: A Guest's Honest Guide to Choosing the Right Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami is a city of radically different neighborhoods, each with its own personality, pace, and price point. Picking the wrong one for your trip is a genuine mistake — staying in Brickell when you wanted beach energy, or South Beach when you wanted quiet. Here's how to choose. South Beach / Miami Beach Best for: First-timers, beach lovers, nightlife, the Art Deco experience South Beach is iconic for a reason. The beach is legitimately beautiful, the Art Deco architecture along Ocean Drive and...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/best-neighborhoods-to-stay-in-miami-a-guest-s-honest-guide-to-choosing-the-right-area</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9db1401a0b244dfff978</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:19:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Miami: Where to Stay, Eat, and Actually Experience the City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami has a reputation problem. Not because it isn't extraordinary — it is — but because most visitors experience only a sliver of it. South Beach, one rooftop bar, one overpriced dinner, repeat. This guide is for people who want to actually know Miami, not just Instagram it. Friday Night: Arrive in Wynwood Skip the South Beach hotel check-in ritual and head straight to Wynwood. This is Miami's arts district — warehouses turned galleries turned restaurants turned one of the most visually...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/the-ultimate-weekend-guide-to-miami-where-to-stay-eat-and-actually-experience-the-city</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9d93cf14a7a450c9b1f5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:18:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Cost of Self-Managing Your Miami Airbnb (And Why Most Owners Get It Wrong)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami is one of the highest-upside short-term rental markets in the world. It's also one of the most demanding to manage well. The gap between a mediocre self-managed listing and a professionally managed one here is larger than almost anywhere else in Florida — and most owners don't realize it until they see a competitor's numbers. The Event Pricing Problem Miami's revenue calendar is built around events: Art Basel, Ultra, the Miami Open, Formula 1, Swim Week, and dozens of others. Each one...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/the-real-cost-of-self-managing-your-miami-airbnb-and-why-most-owners-get-it-wrong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9d73e108eb64bf20e3e3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:18:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami Short-Term Rental Regulations in 2025: What Every Airbnb Owner Needs to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami's short-term rental regulatory landscape is one of the most complex in Florida — not because the city is hostile to STRs, but because the rules vary significantly between jurisdictions. Whether you own in the City of Miami, Miami Beach, or unincorporated Miami-Dade County makes an enormous difference in what you're allowed to do and how you need to operate. City of Miami vs. Miami Beach: Two Very Different Rulebooks This is the single most important thing Miami property owners need to...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/miami-short-term-rental-regulations-in-2025-what-every-airbnb-owner-needs-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9d58cf14a7a450c9b13a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:17:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Can You Really Make from an Airbnb in Miami? (2025 Data)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miami is one of the most talked-about short-term rental markets in the world — and for good reason. But the hype can make it hard to separate real numbers from wishful thinking. Here's what the 2025 data actually says. The Miami Airbnb Market: 2025 Snapshot According to data compiled from Airbtics, AirROI, and AirDNA for 2025, here's where the Miami STR market stands: Average annual revenue per listing: $41,000–$42,000 Median occupancy rate: 57–69% Average daily rate (ADR): $175–$230 per...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/how-much-can-you-really-make-from-an-airbnb-in-miami-2025-data</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9d37e108eb64bf20e328</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:17:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Palm Beach Hidden Gems: Local Tips, Secret Spots &#38; What to Do Beyond the Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most visitors to West Palm Beach hit Clematis Street, maybe cross the bridge to Worth Avenue, and call it a trip. That's fine. But if you want to experience West Palm Beach the way people who actually live here do, this is the list. The Mounts Botanical Garden Palm Beach County's only public botanical garden, Mounts Botanical Garden, is one of the most undervisited places in the county. It covers 14 acres with over 7,000 plants from around the tropics. Admission is affordable, it's never...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/west-palm-beach-hidden-gems-local-tips-secret-spots-what-to-do-beyond-the-beach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9c68401a0b244dfff57f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:13:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Neighborhoods to Stay in West Palm Beach: A Guest's Guide to Choosing the Right Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Palm Beach is a city of distinct neighborhoods, and where you stay shapes the entire experience of your visit. Stay downtown and you're walking to restaurants and the waterfront. Stay in El Cid and you feel like a local in a historic Florida neighborhood. Stay near Palm Beach island and you have easy access to Worth Avenue and The Breakers. Here's how to choose. Downtown West Palm Beach Best for: First-time visitors, couples, anyone who wants walkability Downtown WPB is the most...]]></description><link>https://www.yourstrulyhospitality.com/post/best-neighborhoods-to-stay-in-west-palm-beach-a-guest-s-guide-to-choosing-the-right-area</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd9c4b401a0b244dfff524</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:13:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Brad &amp; Justina From Yours Truly</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>