A Taste of the Sporting Life at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic
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A Taste of the Sporting Life at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic

On special assignment for TheTravelBite.com, I hopped on a plane from Miami and jetted over to a charming coastal town called La Romana in the Dominican Republic. The theme for the trip: how to experience the “sporting life” at a luxury resort called Casa de Campo. Here’s a shot of the resort’s gorgeous private beach: The…

Destination Wedding: Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach
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Destination Wedding: Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach

Located in picture-perfect Clearwater Beach, Sandpearl Resort is surrounded by 700 feet of powdery, white sand beach and aqua marine waters, making it an ideal location for an elegant destination wedding. Sandpearl offers several venues ideal for a wedding. Exchange vows right on the beach, or on the lush gulf lawn with a beautiful beachfront…

Discover Pure Bliss at this Luxurious Spa in Clearwater Beach
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Discover Pure Bliss at this Luxurious Spa in Clearwater Beach

I recently visited the Sandpearl Spa in Clearwater Beach and indulged in a little four-star pampering. Not only is the spa located on a gorgeous stretch of white-sand beach, it’s nestled inside a luxurious resort that I listed as one of my must-visit hotels in 2014. Tucked inside Clearwater Beach’s AAA Four-Diamond rated Sandpearl Resort, the spa…

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Beat the Dog Days of Summer with Moët & Chandon at The Westin Diplomat

Those hot summer temps are dragging on in South Florida, but The Westin Diplomat wants to cool you down with a fabulous new happy hour. The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa along with Moët & Chandon champagne have launched a luxury drink special called the Thermal Happy Hour. Running until Sept. 22, 2014, this happy hour…

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Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay Unveils $20 Million Renovation (After a $16 Million Room Makeover)

The Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay just spent a whopping $20 million to renovate the hotel’s restaurant, all public spaces and to create an innovative tech lounge in the lobby. They already dropped $16 million to give the rooms a makeover in 2012. Talk about an expensive (but worthwhile) facelift! Located in a 35-acre nature preserve…