As a wet and dreary winter exits, the trio of golf courses at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island will take center stage, as the dawning of spring marks the true beginning of the golf season. Last year, Palmetto Dunes celebrated its 50th anniversary, and golf courses – the Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront […]
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Beer, Bourbon, Burgers and Blues fest March 29 at The Biltmore Miami
Here’s another reason why The Biltmore Miami is one of my favorite SoFla destinations. https://www.biltmorehotel.com/ The historic resort on March 29 will host its Fourth Annual Beer, Bourbon, Burgers and Blues fest, this year featuring the music of Coral Gables native Albert Castiglia. The event, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., will be in The […]
Tapping into craft beer April 6 at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa on April 6 will host its Fourth Annual Tap Takeover. The event (11 a.m.to 5 p.m.), which coincides with National Beer Day on April 7, will feature five local breweries – Saltwater, Copperpoint, Due South, Tequesta and Mathews. Each brewery will have one hour to presents its brews at […]
Sea Island opens new Golf Performance Center
Sea Island, a Forbes Five-Star resort on the coast of Georgia, today unveiled its new Golf Performance Center at the Sea Island Golf Club. www.seaisland.com The 17,000-square-foot facility features state-of-the-art technology, six instruction and club fitting bays, a putting studio designed by world-renowned putting instructor Phil Kenyon – who serves as Director of Putting Instruction […]
Tequila Time at Grand Velas Los Cabos
Grand Velas Los Cabos has opened its Tequila Mezcal Bar, which feature 140 varieties of the spirits, guided tastings and master classes with a top Mexican sommelier. More than 50 premium tequilas and mezcals are part of the resort’s all-inclusive rate. Five different types of tequila are offered, including blanco (no aging), reposado (aged […]
World Amateur Handicap Championship registration begins March 13
The 36th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship will begin accepting entries March 13. A 72-hole, net stroke play tournament, the World Am will be played Aug. 26-30 on 60 of Myrtle Beach’s best courses. More than 3,000 players from across America and more than 20 countries are again expected to participate in golf’s largest […]
Universal’s Aventura Hotel shines with price and location
Universal’s Aventura Hotel in Orlando has so much going for it that it’s difficult to know where to begin. But let’s start with location. Aventura Hotel, which opened this past August?, has a pathway to Universal’s Volcano Bay water park and is a short walk from Sapphire Falls hotel that takes guests via boat to […]
Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale completes $7 million guest room renovation
One of the only true beachfront, boutique hotels in Fort Lauderdale, Pelican Grand Beach Resort has completed a $7 million guest room renovation. The eight-month transformation honors the existing property’s old Floridian charm while introducing modernized design and boho-inspired elements. “We’re beyond thrilled to see our vision come to life,” said Heidi Dennis, general manager […]
Salamander Hotels & Resorts looking to develop new oceanfront hotel at Hammock Beach
Salamander Hotels & Resorts is looking into possibly redevelop its 20-room Lodge at Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Fla., into a larger oceanfront hotel. The Lodge is the sister hotel to the more-than 300 suites in the Main Tower at Hammock Beach, which features the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ocean Course and the nearby Conservatory Course […]
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa prepping for Taste & Sip event
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa at The Islands of Loreto is preparing to tantalize the senses of guests who reserve a four-day, three-night “Taste & Sip” package during a food-and-wine extravaganza, April 4-7, that features dinners, receptions and a tasting experience with acclaimed winemakers. The menu for the “Taste & Sip” package also […]