Luis (Lou) Colon has been named head golf professional at the historic Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the Hills, Fla., where he has served as assistant pro since 2014. An Army veteran, Colon retired from active duty at the rank of Sergeant Major following 23 years of service. He managed the careers of more than 24,000 […]
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Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto set to host Mexican Fest Chef Week in May
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa at The Islands of Loreto, a luxury Villa Group property, will feature three prominent chefs and noted culinary personalities as part of “Mexican Fest Chef Week,” May 15-20. The six-day event, open to the public with reservations currently being accepted, will include chef demonstrations and lavish multi-course dinners. The […]
Azabu Miami Beach launches Happy Hour menus
AZABU Miami Beach, South Beach’s newest Michelin-starred concept has launched a Happy Hour – or Kanpai Hour in Japanese – Sunday through Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm. The Happy Hour drink menu will feature sake, highballs, cocktails, wine and draft beer. The food menu will feature edamame, chicken wings, shishito peppers, lobster tempura (my […]
L’Auberge Del Mar names Shoemaker director of operations
L’Auberge Del Mar, A Destination Hotel, has named Summer Shoemaker as director of operations for the 121-room seaside resort located just north of San Diego. Shoemaker will oversee guest services, culinary operations, spa and housekeeping operations and report directly to L’Auberge Del Mar’s General Manager Terry Buchholz. “We are thrilled to have Summer join our […]
New Brew at The Ocean Grill at The Setai, Miami Beach
The Ocean Grill at The Setai, Miami Beach is now offering a house-made beer exclusive to the oceanfront restaurant. Locals and guests can indulge in the hotel’s new signature draft, “Serai Bir.” Priced at $10, the crisp, tart and refreshing brew got its name from the translation of “serai,” which means “lemongrass’’ in Bahasa, an […]
Celebrate Earth Day in Miami
Earth Day is April 22 and Miami area hotels and destinations are celebrating. Here’s a look at some of the festivities. 1 Hotel South Beach, known for creating an ecologically friendly, sustainability focused environment, will host several conservation initiatives. These events and activations are part of 1 Hotel’s recently launched Earth Day Every Day campaign, […]
Great golf abounds from Cooperstown to St. Croix
There is great golf beyond the “usual suspects’’ in the Southeast and Southwest. For example, Central New York, Western Pennsylvania and the U.S. Virgin Islands each offer terrific golf resort experiences that are worth exploring. Here are some favorites: The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, N.Y., sweeps along the western shoreline of Lake Otsego – the […]
Versace’s World: Gianni’s at The Villa
The White House, Elvis Presley’s Graceland and The Villa Casa Casuarina. What do these three houses have in common? In order, they are the three-most visited residences in the United States. What separates the three – among other things – is that unlike the White House and Graceland, at The Villa Casa Casuarina, you can […]
Ruark Golf offering packages at some of Ocean City’s top golf courses
Ocean City, Md., is one of the Mid-Atlantic Coast’s top golf destinations, as well as top family recreation destination. So with that in mind, Ruark Golf has launched Ruark Golf Packages (www.RuarkPackages.com) to provide an informative, convenient and cost-effective service for golf vacationers traveling to Ocean City. “As the owner and operator of four of […]
1 Hotel South Beach joins Virtuoso’s luxury portfolio
1 Hotel South Beach has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 1,700 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. Occupying an entire city block on Collins Avenue, 1 Hotel South Beach (425 guest rooms) sits directly on 600 feet of pristine beachfront and has views of Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne […]