As the first and only AAA Five Diamond Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I had decidedly high expectations for my vacation experience at the Ritz-Carlton Ft. Lauderdale. From the moment I arrived and was graciously greeted by the valet personnel who...
Just south of Palm Beach, along Florida's eastern coast, lies scenic Deerfield Beach—a city well known for its pristine and clean coastline and the array of recreational water activities delighting both residents and tourists. Here world-class boating, fishing, diving, boarding...
Whether for a stress-relieving holiday getaway or vacation in the New Year, or for experiential gift-giving targeted to those on your “nice list,” travel is top of mind for many this time of year. With that in mind, I wanted...
We are all guilty of getting in a rut with our daily lives and travel is no exception. How many of us take the same type of vacation every year? We take the yearly cruise or visit the same mountain...
After a long week I needed a break. I wasn’t sure if I wanted a spa weekend or an active outdoors kind of weekend so I picked a place that would give me both. The Ballantyne Hotel, part of The...
As I have aged, I have learned the importance of physical health, emotional well-being, spirituality, the warmth of family and reconnecting with old friends. Here is where this story begins… Friendship can take many twists and turns, as did this...
In my last column, I wrote about a sleeper town called Morganton located in the Catawba River Valley. I focused on the breweries, distilleries, the spectacular food and seasonal events but I didn’t touch on the outdoor experiences that await...
Hawks Cay Resort, a landmark Florida Keys destination resort, celebrated its grand reopening today, debuting a re-imagined hotel and unveiling new guest experiences. Carey Watermark Investors, the Resort’s ownership, and executive team, with the help of tourism partners and government...
Hawks Cay Resort, which has been closed for renovation since Hurricane Irma hit the Florida Keys in September 2017, today announced it will reopen August 30, 2018, unveiling a refreshed resort experience. Opening in time for its 10th annual Heroes...
I love the saying “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” So many times we are in such a rush to get to our destination that we miss special places along the way. Such is the case with...
