One of Orlando’s more popular resort destinations, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, which spans 28 acres within the heart of International Drive, has completed the certification programming required to earn the Certified Autism Center designation. This designation is granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and ensures staff have […]
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Get a double dose of Miami Spice at legendary Biltmore Miami Hotel
Miami Spice serves many purposes – from introducing restaurants to new foodies to driving more business to eateries during South Florida’s “shoulder’’ season. At Palme d’Or, the great French restaurant at the historic Biltmore Miami Hotel in Coral Gables, there’s another reason. That is, Miami Spice 2019, which runs through Sept. 30, is serving as […]
Barley and Hops Weekend begins Sept. 20 at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
What’s better than Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa’s Fourth Annual Craft Beer and Burger Bash? An entire Barley and Hops weekend of craft brews, burgers and other culinary offering from the resort’s restaurants. The weekend will begin Sept. 20 at 6:30 with a five-course Brewmasters’ Dinner at Angle restaurants featuring Barrel of Monks craft […]
Grand Strand golf courses re-open after Dorian
Myrtle Beach golf courses have re-opened following a brush with Hurricane Dorian earlier this month. The storm, which stayed far enough offshore to spare the Grand Strand the worst of its wrath, grazed the area with tropical storm force winds and rain but no structural damage. www.PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com. “Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with the […]
Urbanica The Hotels’ owners acquire North Miami Beach land for new hotel
Urbanica The Hotels’ founders, Diego Colmenero and Charlie Porchetto, today announced their latest acquisition – a $40 million undeveloped beachfront lot in North Beach Miami, located at 6747 Collins Avenue. The duo purchased the 0.98-acre property from China City Construction with plans to develop a 20-story, 200-room lifestyle hotel. Slated to open in approximately two […]
Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort combines history and golf
Like some history with your golf? The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club offers a great combination, along with the sun and sand of Florida’s Gulf coast. The 375-room hotel as been a St. Pete landmark since it opened (at a cost of $3.5 million) in 1925. Listed on the register of Historic […]
SOAK up September at Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Here’s a great way to celebrate the end of summer. This month (September) Loews Miami Beach Hotel is offering to keep summer vibes alive a bit longer with a SOAK & Savor daycation. Available through Sept. 30, guests who book one of the hotel’s exclusive SOAK Cabanas receive a Miami Spice lunch or dinner at […]
Coral Hospitality’s “Swing for the Kids” at Brasstown Valley Resort gives back to Christ’s Starfish Foundation
Coral Hospitality-GA, recently celebrated a successful fifth annual “Swing for the Kids” celebrity golf tournament at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa – raising more than $23,000 to benefit Christ’s Starfish Foundation, which serves patient families in the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta network. With 14 teams totaling more than 70 golfers, and more than 100 participants […]
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa hosting “Taste and Sip” wine event in June 2020
“Taste & Sip,” a food and wine immersion featuring three sponsoring vineyards, returns to Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa at The Islands of Loreto, Baja California Norte, Mexico, June 25-28, 2020. Participating wineries will include Chateau Ste. Michelle, Lachini, and Clos Benoit. Chateau Ste. Michelle has received 22 “Winery of the Year” honors […]
Pelican Grand Beach Resort: A slice of paradise on Fort Lauderdale Beach
The south end of Fort Lauderdale Beach is loaded is sprawling, high rise resorts. It’s ground zero for many leisure travelers and larger meetings groups who want the South Florida surf and sun. But just a minutes away, the north end of Fort Lauderdale Beach also has surf and sun. And it has Pelican Grand […]