Island Resort & Casino, located just outside of Escanaba in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and featuring one of the largest casinos, plus the Sweetgrass and Sage Run golf courses, has completed its $33 million expansion. The new hotel is connected to the south end of the current 11-story Palm Tower. The hotel features 138 guest rooms […]
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The Confidante Miami Beach Adds Coloful New Suites
The Confidante Miami Beach recently completed its latest renovation, which now features 35 suites in the 339-room mid-century hotel. The Confidante’s premium suite categories eac feature furnished balconies with ocean and city views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and separate living rooms with a queen size sofa bed. Located in the heart of Miami Beach, The Confidante […]
Happy Hour Options in Miami Beach
Looking for some new destinations for Happy Hour in Miami Beach? Here’s a couple of my favorites. ORILLA BAR & GRILL Where: Orilla Bar & Grill at Urbanica Euclid – 426 Euclid Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Orilla Bar & Grill is a popular Argentinian-inspired restaurant that spotlights steak and seafood dishes. Happy Hour […]
What’s New in Orlando for 2022
Orlando and Central Florida each will, of course, be prime destinations in early 2022 and beyond. With that in mind, here’s a look at what’s coming and what recently opened: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, EPCOT‘s first “other-world” showcase pavilion opens this summer, a new storytelling coaster that rotates 360 degrees to focus on […]
Package Deals Abound at Golf Courses in Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach is one of Florida’s fastest rising golf destinations, combining nearly 20 courses with the area’s abundant off-course attractions to lure players to the “World’s Most Famous Beach” and beyond. Here’s a look at three of Daytona Beach’s most popular golf packages. — LPGA International is Daytona Beach’s most acclaimed facility. Many players in […]
A Look at Streamsong Resort’s Economic Impact on Local Econony
Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, FL., begins its 10th year of operations this month. Over that time, the resort, managed by Kemper Sports, has become one of the more popular golf destinations in the country. Its three courses, Blue (designed by Tom Doak), Red (Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw) and Black (Gil Hanse) each have […]
Spot X Hotel – Orlando Opens as Part of The Red Collection
SPOT X Hotel – Orlando – ,part of Red Roof’s The Red Collection, has officially opened in the heart of Orlando at 12235 Regency Village Drive. Developed to deliver what the company calls “an upper midscale experience’’ that provides the best value for guests, SPOT X Hotel – Orlando is a 154 room property close […]
Seawell Fish N’ Oyster a Rising Star on South Beach Culinary Scene
Craig Tooker is serious about seafood. How serious? Check out the menu and Seawell Fish N’ Oyster on South Beach in Miami and you’ll find it is resplendent with everything from oysters to scallops to beet-cured salmon to tiger prawns. As the restaurant’s new executive chef, Tooker, who cut his culinary teeth on the kitchens […]
Staying Cool: Kelly Miller Counting Down The Days To Women’s U.S. Open
Kelly Miller might be the busiest man in golf these days, but the president of Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club and Mid-Pines Inn in Southern Pines, N.C., is taking it all in stride. “The lull before the storm,’’ said Miller, who recently managed to take off a few days to play golf at Seminole […]
From Hoodies to Hemp: Holiday Gift Guide No. 1
It’s that time of year again – when gift giving (and getting) is one everyyone’s minds and lists. The team at Spike’s Peeks: The Art of Travel has put together a few gift lists that will appeal to golfers and outdoors enthusists. Here’s List No.1. Pinehurst Resort + Donald Ross Package The best gift […]