Grande Lakes Orlando, home to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, has introduced a “Work From Resort” program designed for remote employees to bring the family along to enjoy resort amenities while they work. “We recognize many remote workers are desperately seeking a change of scenery, and we wanted […]
Month: July 2020
George Holliday Memorial Junior Tournament now taking applications
The 52nd annual George Holliday Memorial Junior Tournament, which will be played Nov. 26-28 on Myrtle Beach National’s three acclaimed courses, is now accepting entries. One of the premier junior events in the Carolinas, the George Holliday Memorial Junior Tournament counts current PGA and LPGA players, Lucas Glover, D.J. Trahan and Kristy McPherson, among its […]
Heritage Links completing work at Champions GC in time for U.S. Women’s Open
When Champions Golf Club in Houston was awarded the 2020 U.S. Women’s Open, no one even considered it would be played in December. But with Covid-19 affecting sports calendars across the globe, the club found itself in the unique position of hosting a U.S. Women’s Open Championship two weeks ahead of the Christmas holiday (Dec. […]
Masks become artworks at The Confidante Miami Beach
The Confidante Miami Beach is among the South Beach glam hotels taking Covid-19 safety guidelines seriously. But the property also is having some fun within the guidelines. For example, each guest receives a locally made, art-inspired coconut scented hand sanitizer upon check-in by Miami-based artist Rigo Leon Herrera. Custom-made face masks by the hotel’s local […]
Historic Otesaga Resort Hotel showing off Summer/Fall packages for its Leatherstocking Golf Course
Golf rounds have been making a come back the past several weeks, but there’s always room for more. With that in mind, The Otesaga Resort Hotel, a historic lakeside property located in south central New York state, has announced a limited-time special golf package available at its award-winning Leatherstocking Golf Course. The course sweeps along […]
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 […]
Forest Dunes’ Short Course set to open Aug. 1 in Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan’s Forest Dunes, in Roscommon, one of the country’s more acclaimed golf destinations, on Aug. 1 will open its 10-hole, 1,135-yard Short Course designed by Keith Rhebb and Riley Johns. Home to the celebrated Tom Weiskopf-designed Forest Dunes course, the reversible Tom Doak layout, The Loop and the 18-hole, two-acre Hilltop Putting Course, […]
Acqualina Resort & Residences still leading the way in luxury hospitality
While every segment of the hospitality industry has been – and continues to be – affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, luxury properties have strong advantages to bounce back, according to Mauro Pinho, director of sales and marketing at the Forbes Five-Star Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, Fl. “Loyalty of returning guests, for […]
Good Vibrations at The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort has re-opened with extra safety measures in place, along with the introduction of new health-oriented treatments. Among The Spa’s signature treatments is the Vibrational Sound Therapy massage. Unlike traditional massage, whereby receives treatment via a therapist’s hands, the actual vibrations that come from […]
The wonders of water and the outdoors at these Fantastic Four destinations
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” – American Anthropologist Loren Eiseley Being near, in, on, or under water provides a long list of benefits for our minds and bodies. As people begin to travel again, more than 40 percent are interested in destinations that include beaches or water, according […]