Two of Central Florida’s top resorts – Margaritaville Resort Orlando and Encore Resort at Reunion – each have been recognized by Tripadvisor as 2020 winners of the Travelers’ Choice Award. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners exemplify travelers ultimate favorite, top 10 percent […]
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Renovated Royal Kent Kent Golf Club continues to pile up honors
The fully restored Royal New Kent Golf Club, in New Kent, Va., continue to pour in more than a year following its re-opening. This time, the outstanding Mike Strantz design, joins the medal stand with two courses currently hosting PGA Tour events, as Golf Inc. magazine announced its 2020 Renovation of Year honorees. Golf Inc. […]
Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa gains top awards from Travel + Leisure magazine
Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in Mazatlán, Mexico, has been voted to the elite roster of the “World’s Best 100 Hotels” by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. Specifically, Emerald Bay cracked the top 100 for the first time and was included among the “Top 15 Resort Hotels in Mexico” list, at […]
The Reserve Club’s Susie Maxwell Berning in World Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2021
The Reserve Club in Indian Wells, Calif., has received its share of accolades and praise as one of the top private clubs in the Coachalla Valley. Now comes another honor. Four-time major champion Susie Maxwell Berning, the Club’s renowned golf instructor-in-residence since its inception in 1998, has been selected as an inductee in the World […]
Pinehurst No. 2 still the king of North Carolina Golf
Pinehurst No. 2 at Pinehurst (NC) Resort and Country Club has once again secured the top spot as the best golf course in the state, as determined by the North Carolina Golf Panel. Pinehurst No. 4 moved up 10 ranking positions and into the Top 10 in the state to earn the ninth position. Pine […]
Seven Desert Mountain clubhouse receives Best in American Living award
National Association of Home Builders has awarded the Seven Desert Mountain clubhouse, in Scottsdale, Ariz., with the 2019 Best in American Living Platinum Award for best community facility. http://www.desertmountain.com The 8,900-square-foot clubhouse is a sculpture of steel, stone, masonry, and pocketing glass. Set against a high desert backdrop with heated patio floors, 40-foot cantilevered hemlock […]
Fisher Island Club earns new Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel award
The legendary Fisher Island Club, just off the tip of South Beach, has received a new Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel award. ForbesTravelGuide.com. The Fisher Island Club Hotel & Resort, which celebrated the Island’s 100th anniversary this past December, is one of the more exclusive private resort communities and hotels in the world. The island […]
The Breakers Palm Beach receives award for workplace diversity
We know The Breakers Palm Beach as one of the best – if not the best resort – in Florida. But the historic oceanfront property also is a great place to work. “Great Place to Work’’ and FORTUNE have named The Breakers Palm Beach among the 2019 Best Workplaces for Diversity. This recognition is presented […]
Forbes Travel Guide Fancies: From Cabo to London for the holidays
Looking for a spot – or spots – to welcome in 2020? Jennifer Kester, vice president at Forbes Travel Guide, has some suggestions from Cabo to London. https://www.forbestravelguide.com/ Ski: The Little Nell Skiers in search of a convenient spot with top-notch service should check into The Little Nell for the holidays. It’s the only […]
Streamsong Resort Executive Chef Mike Ford is U.S. rep for international Cooking with Truffles Competition
Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Fla., is best known as one of the Southeast’s top golf resorts, with courses by Gil Hanse, Tom Doak and the team Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. But Streamsong also has an outstanding culinary scene, led by the resort also Executive Chef Mike Ford. In that regard, Ford has been […]