One of my favorite days – National Rum Day – is Aug. 16. Looking for a world-clas rum to celebrate? Here’s Ron Barcelo’s world-class portfolio of award-winning rums: Barcelo Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario, Barcelo Imperial Onyx, Barcelo Imperial, Barcelo Gran Añejo and Barcelo Añejo. Celebrating 90 years since its conceptualization, Ron Barcelo Rum was […]
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Henry’s Palm Beach an early dining success for The Breakers
There aren’t many resorts that can successfully open a new restaurant in the midst of a pandemic. But The Breakers Palm Beach did exactly that this past June 17 with Henry’s Palm Beach. Not surprisingly, given The Breakers’ culture, Henry’s has met with rave reviews. “Incredibly successful,’’ said Nick Velardo, the resort’s vice president of […]
Get The Total Package at Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa
For those looking to escape some time this year, the great Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa, located on the east coast of the Baja Peninsula, is offering an Unlimited Golf and Spa Package. It’s an excellent way to relax and get to know the resort that sits on a sprawling stretch of white-sand […]
March Madness and great golf come together in Pinehurst and Southern Pines
North Carolina’s beloved Tar Heels likely won’t qualify for this year’s NCAA Tournament field, but there still will be plenty to do around in the Pinehurst/Southern area of North Carolina. www.homeofgolf.com/dining/ Known as The Home of American Golf, Pinehurst/Southern Pines is brimming with pubs, restaurants, bars and grills that cater to sports-viewing guests. Here is […]
Destin-Fort Walton Beach re-branding invites kids of all ages to get outdoors
Sitting on the sugar white sands on the beaches of Destin and Fort Walton Beach, Fla., certainly can be classified as favorite things to do for visitors in Northwest Florida. After all, the beaches of Florida’s panhandle are unparalleled for their beauty. But a new branding initiative led by Jennifer Adams, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Director, […]
Spring into action at Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.
There’s a lot of action in Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach, but in between, Sunny Isles Beach Miami is an emerging tourist market located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. The destination, with an uncrowded, two-and-a-half-mile stretch of beach, provides just the right amount of activities for a family Spring Break escape. SunnyIslesBeachMiami.com/spring Average daytime temperatures […]
A guide to affordable South Beach Wine & Food Festival events
South Beach Wine &Food Festival begins Feb. 19 and goes through Feb. 23. While many of the celebrity-laden events cost a month’s mortgage to attend, there are plenty of events that aren’t as expensive. Here’s a look at SOBEWFF events for $100 or less: Craft-y Happy Hour hosted by Marc Murphy When: Thursday, February 20 […]
South Florida is where the heart is for Valentine’s Day
Koi Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Lounge (Fort Lauderdale) The best new Asian dining experience in Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 14 and 15 will present each female guest with a complimentary long-stem rose and favor box of Godiva chocolate, with four pieces per box (with the purchase of a specialty roll, a selection of sushi and/or […]
The Biltmore Hotel names Cuban-born Chef Enrique Villardefrancos as Director of Culinary Operations
The Biltmore Hotel, a national historic landmark and luxury hotel in Coral Gables, Fla., has named Enrique Villardefrancos as Director of Culinary Operations. www.biltmorehotel.com Villardefrancos brings more than 20 years of culinary experience to The Biltmore Hotel. Prior to joining The Biltmore, Villardefrancos served as Corporate Executive Chef for U.S. and the Caribbean for MSC […]
Atlas Restaurant Group opens Maximón at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
Atlas Restaurant Group has opened its newest concept, Maximón, at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore. Located in the city’s Harbor East neighborhood, the project marks the fourth collaboration between Atlas Restaurant Group and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, having opened Azumi in 2014, Loch Bar in 2016, and continued with the addition of The Bygone in […]