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 […]
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Paddletopia coming to Surfside, Fla., May 19-20
Looking to get some outdoor exercise? Head to Surfside, Florida for the town’s first-ever “Paddletopia,’’ on May 19-20. Presented by Surfside’s tourism bureau, the event (10 am to 2 pm) will transform the 96th Street waterfront park in “Miami’s Uptown Beachtown’’ into a weekend-long festival with paddle boarding, wellness brands, fitness demos, healthy snacks and family activities. Paddletopia will feature stand-up paddle […]
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 […]
Eau Palm Beach Resort hosting Third Annual Tap Takeover on April 14
The Third Annual Tap Takeover and Brewmaster’s Dinner, which has become one of the highlights of the early Spring season, will be April 14 at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan, Fla. http://www.eaupalmbeach.com/ Guests will receive complimentary samplings from some of the area’s favorite local breweries, including Due South, Copperpoint, Tequesta, Funky Buddha, NOBO and Sailfish Brewery while taking in ocean […]
Mandarin Oriental, Miami debuts events-only space
The posh Mandarin Oriental, Miami has launched “Brickell Beach at Mandarin Oriental, Miami,’’ an exclusive 20,000 square foot events-only space. With the unique attribute of being the only beach located in Brickell, the al fresco venue is available throughout the day and evening and can host up to 500 guests. The 326-room hotel on Brickell Key […]
A Moke makes driving fun in South Florida
There are a lot of great automobiles around Palm Beach island and Palm Beach County. Bentleys, Jags, Lamborghinis, and Maserati’s are common sites on the island and in some posh golf communities. The coolest way to get around Palm Beach island and environs these days, however, is in a Moke, an electric-powered vehicle that is […]
Physician Partners of American Pain Relief Group opens in Boynton Beach
Sometime travel can be a pain. So, if your traveling – or even live – in Palm Beach County, Fla., and need some help, check out the new Physician Partners of American Pain Relief Group in Boynton Beach. Physician Partners of America (PPOA) is a national healthcare company headquartered in Tampa. PPOA founder Rodolfo Gari, M.D., […]
Not-so taxing Spring/Summer Travel destinations Part One
If you’re fortunate enough to get a tax refund and looking for ways to spend it, below is Part One of some of my favorite destinations that are offering packages for spring and summer travel. And you might even have some money left over. “Suite Serenity” at Pelican Grand Beach Resort – Fort Lauderdale, Fla. […]
Inaugural Reynolds Cup Presented by National Car Rental set for Sept. 10-12 at Reynolds Lake Oconee
We all know how tough it is to get to the top of a company or corporation. So with that in mind, the inaugural Reynolds Cup presented by National Car Rental, is a golf tournament for corporate executives who thrive on the competition and camaraderie, each of which are the spirit of the game. The tournament […]
Vail gearing up for summer with new hotels and events
It’s not yet March, but I’m already in the mood for a summer in Vail. I dare you to find a better summer destination in the U.S. from June through October. When the snow melts, Vail reawakens with a summer filled with adventures from hiking and biking to golf to three new hotels and new dining concepts […]