In honor of Ernest Hemingway’s birthday on July 21, 50 Ocean in Delray Beach will offer the Papa Doble, a rum-drenched libation, which the legendary author famously enjoyed at El Floridita bar in Havana, Cuba. http://www.50ocean.com “Hemingway preferred stiff drinks that weren’t too sweet,” said 50 Ocean Bar Manager Nicole Lajoie. “Our rendition pays homage […]
Category: Lifestye
Renowned golf instructor and fitness expert Roger Fredericks joins Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Roger Fredericks, one of golf’s more innovative instructors and renowned fitness expert, has joined the staff at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa to create a curriculum of golf swing analysis and flexibility programs, seminars and workshops for the Omni La Costa Golf Performance Institute (GPI). Fredericks, one of the original pioneers of the golf […]
A culture of community at Grandfather Golf & Country Club
At 5,945 feet, Grandfather Mountain dominates the landscape in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge mountains. In the Linville River Valley below, one word dominates the culture at Grandfather Golf & Country Club. That word is “community.’’ Many country club communities preach “community’’ but fall short. They might be too big, too exclusive or simply don’t […]
SMS Lodging continues to expand its Miami boutique hotel presence
The family-owned, South Florida-based management company, SMS Lodging, continues to expand its growing portfolio with the recent acquisition of Hotel St. Augustine in Miami Beach. SMS Lodging will oversee all aspects of the property, including operations, sales, marketing, and reservations. Situated at 347 Washington Avenue — directly behind The Julia, a new-build boutique property also […]
Get the morning started healthy at The Langford Hotel in Miami
People celebrate mornings in Miami in more ways that you can count. Unlike many of those methods, here’s a healthy one. The Langford Hotel in Downtown Miami on June 24 will host the next installment of its monthly rooftop yoga event, “Fit & Fun,’’ at 9:30 a.m The hour-long yoga class will be taught by renowned instructor […]
Experience the Palm Beach lifestyle thanks to The Chesterfield hotel and The Gardens Mall
Here’s a good way to experience the Palm Beach liftestyle. The Chesterfield Palm Beach – of the island’s more lavish hotels – is teaming with The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens for a “Lifestyle Palm Beach” package available July 1 through October 31, 2017. chesterfieldpb.com The package includes: 3-day/2-night accommodations • Continental breakfast for […]
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company’s first yacht will set sail in late 2019
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is entering into the luxury yachting and cruises arena. Created by The Ritz-Carlton and maritime experts Douglas Prothero and Lars Clasen, in collaboration with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., The Ritz-Carlton will provide luxury hospitality service under a long-term operating agreement. Named The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, this venture represents a unique foray […]
The Celino Hotel South Beach names Lucy Martin as GM
The Celino South Beach, located on Miami’s famed Ocean Drive and one of the largest developments that the iconic street has ever seen, has named Lucy Martin as General Manager. Martin will lead the launch of boutique lifestyle hotel that features 132 guestrooms, and rooftop and pool amenities. The Celino South Beach is scheduled to […]
Salamander Hotels to open NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans on July 6
Nine decades after it was originally built to service the city’s needs, the historic headquarters of the former New Orleans Public Service Inc. (NOPSI) will re-open its doors on July 6 as the new, luxury NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans – a Salamander Hotel. Located in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the nine-story brick building was originally constructed in 1927 by the […]
Eat like tennis star Rafael Nadal at Tatel Miami
It was nearly one week ago when Rafael Nadal won his 10th French Open and 15th Grand Slam title. Few people in the world can play tennis (especially on clay) like the Spanish superstar, but when in Miami, they can eat like him. Here are some of Nadal’s menu favorites at Tatel, the hot new […]