Charlestowne Hotels has opened Hotel Simone, the first independent property to be built from the ground in decades on St. Simons Island, Ga. The addition of Hotel Simone increases the company’s diverse portfolio of managed properties – and is its third property in Georgia. hotelsimonessi.com. “Boutique hotel management is one of our specialties,” said Gavin […]
Drive Shack counting on Urban Box Concept to grow its brand
A sign of growth or a sign or desperation? With a reported operating loss of more than $47 million the first nine months of this year and only two “core’’ golf entertainment facilities planned for openings in the next two years, Drive Shack appears to be counting heavily on a new golf entertainment experience – […]
The Club at Weston Hills unveils a new look in South Florida
The Club at Weston Hills – one of the Fort Lauderdale area’s top country clubs – has been re-imagined from the ground up. Formerly known as Weston Hills Country Club, the new name is only one part of an extensive transformation to this family-oriented club that has been operated by Arcis Golf since August 2018. […]
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa unveils new lobby design for 30th anniversary
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, located at the base of one of Colorado’s more celebrated mountain resorts, has completed a major lobby renovation. Designed by Dallas-based firm Premier Project Management, the new lobby is welcoming guests for the resort’s 30th anniversary, as well as the 2019-2020 ski season, which is about to kick into full gear. […]
It’s all sweet at Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
December 12 marks National Gingerbread House Day. With that in mind, Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa has an over-the-top gingerbread display – one of the resort’s more treasured annual traditions – created by Chef Kursten Restivo, the mastermind behind all the sweet treats at Marriott Singer Island. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pbisg-palm-beach-marriott-singer-island-beach-resort-and-spa/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2 The house breaks […]
Red the Steakhouse continues to thrive as the ultimate South Beach steakhouse
Miami Art Week and Art Basel are making a lot of the headlines in South Florida this week, but what’s art without a good steak or lobster? I give you, Red, the Steakhouse, the best steakhouse in South Beach/Miami Beach – and one of the top steakhouses in the country. For more than a decade, […]
Brightline, Rubell Museum partner for colorful transportation during Miami Art Week
As part of Miami Art Week, Brightline, in partnership with Miami’s Rubell Museum, has debuted a special Keith Haring wrapped train. Connecting West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale to Miami, Brightline is steps away from Downtown Miami’s museums and satellite art fairs during Miami Art Week. https://rfc.museum/ Brightline’s train is wrapped with images drawn from […]
Carnival Cruise Line is first to offer certified “sensory inclusive” experiences for passengers
Carnival Cruise Line has become the first cruise operator to be certified “sensory inclusive” by KultureCity, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to accessibility and inclusion for individuals with sensory needs and invisible disabilities. Carnival.com The rollout of the program started this past October. Each of Carnival Cruise Line’s South Florida-based ships are certified, with the […]
Central Fare showing off dining options during Miami Art Week, Art Basel
Central Fare, Downtown Miami’s food hub is going to transform during Miami Art Week with a series of events. Here’s a closer look: Saturday, Dec. 7 from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM: The Bazar En Cinco will take over Central Fare, bringing more than 40 holiday boutiques for the ultimate pop-up shopping experience. Vendors will […]
Hilton opens Zemi Beach House as first LXR property in the Americas
LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s collection of luxury hotels, has announced Zemi Beach House as the brand’s first hotel to open in the Americas. LXR connects properties into an exclusive network of hotels set apart by a commitment to personalized attention and luxurious, yet locally immersive experiences for guests. The 76 key, beachfront hotel continues […]