Whistler, British Columbia is known as a premier mountain sports destination. But many golf travelers overlook its courses when planning summer and fall golf getaways. That’s a big mistake. The natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies and the charm of Fairmont Chateau Whistler is one of the world’s great travel experiences. http://www.fairmont.com/whistler. “When it comes […]
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Mission Inn Resort & Club near Orlando upgrading each of its guest rooms
A comprehensive $3.5-million renovation of 170 guest rooms at Mission Inn Resort & Club is underway at the iconic Central Florida destination, with completion of the phased project scheduled for late December. The four-season historic resort, located in the rolling hills of Central Florida’s Lake County, 35 minutes northwest of Orlando, has classic Spanish Colonial architecture features, […]
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach set to open in September
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, the latest addition to the Conrad Hotels & Resorts growing hotel portfolio, has announced that it will open its doors this September. As the second Conrad property to open in Florida, the hotel will be a 290 all-suite oceanfront resort, situated on Fort Lauderdale’s exclusive North Beach. The Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach […]
Wilderness Safaris opens Bisate Lodge in Rwanda
Wilderness Safaris has announced the opening of Bisate Lodge, situated next to the renowned Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Comprising just six spacious forest villas, Bisate offers a base from which to enjoy an extraordinary gorilla conservation experience and life-changing journey. www.wilderness-safaris.com Located within the amphitheater of an eroded volcanic cone, the 42-hectare Bisate site is […]
San Juan Hotel debuts renovated Well & Being Spa
San Juan Hotel, a Puerto Rico a luxury beach destination, has unveiled a renovated Well & Being Spa and wellness facility. Managed by Trilogy Spa Holdings, a fast-growing boutique operator of high-end spas in luxury hotels and resorts, Well & Being Spa at El San Juan Hotel features fully-customized wellness experiences, including a fitness-centric menu […]
Belmond Cap Juluca names Tiago Moraes Sarmento as new GM
Belmond Cap Juluca – the acclaimed luxury resort on Anguilla, British West Indies renowned for its Greco-Moorish style architecture and pristine white sand beaches – has named Tiago Moraes Sarmento as its new General Manager. Sarmento takes on the role at this iconic resort following its recent acquisition by Belmond, a global collection of luxury […]
Chef Robert Irvine opens Robert Irvine’s Public House at Tropicana Las Vegas
The Tropicana Las Vegas has officially opened its highly anticipated restaurant in partnership with Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine – Robert Irvine’s Public House. The renowned chef and TV personality celebrated opening in true Robert Irvine fashion by descending upon Las Vegas Boulevard with a three-vehicle military-inspired convoy. Irvine topped himself by making his grand entrance by arriving via helicopter, where he […]
Canvas Restaurant Chef Michael Smerda brings art and bold flavors to his Miami Spice menu
As Miami Spice begins Aug. 1, culinary talk in South Florida will center around “food as art.’’ Nowhere will that concept be more on display than at Canvas, the outstanding restaurant at The Sagamore Hotel on South Beach. http://www.sagamorehotel.com/ Already acclaimed for the art collection that adorns its walls, The Sagamore should earn equal notoriety […]
Dual branded Aloft and Element hotel complex opens in Austin, Texas
White Lodging has opened the dual branded Aloft and Element hotel complex in downtown Austin, Texas. In addition to the 32-story development offering the 278-room Aloft Austin Downtown and 144-room Element Austin Downtown, the property features Caroline, an on-site restaurant, coffeehouse and bakery, as well as Upstairs at Caroline, an urban background playground complete with […]
Parrotheads party at today’s groundbreaking of Margaritaville Resort Orlando hotel
Margaritaville Resort Orlando, the highly anticipated – and highly ambitious – $750 million vacation destination along U.S. Highway 192 near Toll Road 429 in Western Osceola County, – today celebrated the groundbreaking of its 187-room hotel. More than 250 attendees, including Margaritaville executives, representatives from the development company Encore Capital Management, local dignitaries and Parrotheads […]