The Sarasota Modern – A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, part of Marriott International, Inc. – is set to debut in late 2018. Located in the heart of downtown, within the epicenter of the urban “Rosemary District,’’ the 89-room luxury boutique hotel fuses architecture with minimalist design and artistic flair. www.thesarasotamodern.com Inspired by European design and 1940’s […]
Category: Hotels
Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa shows off Treasure Coast hospitality and golf
From its western panhandle to Key West, the state of Florida has more than 1,400 golf courses. Some of the better courses are in an area that might surprise you: Vero Beach on Florida’s East Coast between West Palm Beach and Daytona Beach. Full disclosure: Many of the Vero Beach’s top courses are private. The […]
Minnow Bar opens in South Beach
A new gin house showcasing clear spirits – Minnow Bar – is now open in South Beach’s North of Fifth neighborhood. The Minnow Bar features an open terrace serving botanical-inspired cocktails led by local veteran bartender, Chris Resnick. The Minnow Bar complements the adjacent Kimpton Angler’s Hotel South Beach, which has recently begun an extensive […]
Azabu Miami Beach brings classic Japanese cuisine to South Florida
The frequently asked game-show question, “What’s behind the curtain?’’ is easily answered at Azabu Miami Beach. Behind the curtain inside the Marriott Stanton Hotel is some of the best Japanese cuisine in South Florida. Heck, Azabu Miami Beach, an expanded version of Plan Do See Global,’s Sushi Azabu New York, might even serve the best […]
Toro Toro: A good (and delicious) start to Miami Spice
Miami Spice begins Aug. 1, so let’s begin with one of my favorite Miami restaurants – Toro Toro at the InterContinental Miami. Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin steakhouse never disappoints with a deep menu of ceviches, steaks and Executive Chef Jean Delgado’s signature dishes, including Grilled Spanish Octopus (a must-have for octopus fans), Chipotle Miso […]
Kiawah Island Golf Resort expanding its accommodations and amenities
If it never changed – or just tweaked a few things – Kiawah Island Golf Resort would remain one of the nation’s top luxury destinations. But the resort, about 30 miles south of Charleston, S.C., is not standing pat. Kiawah Island Golf Resort, which includes the posh Sanctuary Hotel and Pete Dye’s legendary Ocean Course […]
Pueblo Bonito Resorts launches “Save the Seas – Skip the Straw” campaign
Innovative eco-friendly practices designed to minimize damage to the environment have been implemented at Pueblo Bonito Resorts. Effective this month, the hospitality company has banned the use of plastic straws at its five Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, resort hotels. The company said the “Save the Seas – Skip the Straw” campaign, effective immediately, will reduce environmental […]
Baker’s Cay Resort opening this fall in Key Largo
Carved into the more lush and secluded region of Key Largo, Baker’s Cay Resort is set to debut this fall as part of Curio Collection by Hilton. http://www.bakerscay.com. Located on the Gulf side of the Overseas Highway, the beachfront resort is tucked away on 13 acres of tropical groves and provides exclusive access to one […]
Golf and history unite at Pawleys Island and the Hammock Coast
South Carolina history and golf come together as a perfect destination duo along the state’s Hammock Coast, the moniker for the historic city of Georgetown and the entirety of Georgetown that includes the town of Pawleys Island across the Waccamaw River bridge on Highway 17. Looking for history? Although its officially the third-oldest city in […]
Top 10 List: North Carolina’s Outer Banks
North Carolina’s Outer Banks are filled with history , entertainment and recreation. That recreation includes golf, as the Outer Banks represents an outstanding selection of affordable, yet quality, golf courses, along with eclectic accommodations and a plethora of off-course activities. Think I’m kidding? Here are 10 “shore” things (sorry about that) that make the OBX […]