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…
A 96-room independent, luxury hotel called The Marker Waterfront Resort is scheduled to open it’s doors in historic Old Town Key West this October and I can’t wait to see it. The new hotel is named in honor of the mile markers that lead to the southernmost point of the U.S. The property is located on the edge of…
In a new blog series for VISIT FLORIDA, I’m interviewing travel bloggers to find out about their favorite things about the Sunshine State. Next up in the series, I chatted with Ashley Vaccarino of ArriveChic.com to find out where she likes to stay, dine and play in Florida. Unsurprisingly the Florida local has more than…
What happens when you bring bloggers, yogis and fashionistas together under one roof? You get a room full of wonderfully attractive good vibes. Lululemon hosted an all-day getaway in Miami Beach at The Standard, a hotel famous for its comprehensive wellness programs, relaxing spa treatments and amazing waterfront pool. We began the day with a cold-pressed juice…
What do Ringo Star, Celine Dion, Willie Nelson and Barbra Streisand have in common? Besides being incredibly talented musicians, all have recorded songs written by Steve Dorff. Here’s your chance to see the songwriter live and in concert. On Nov. 6, 2014 Steve Dorff will perform on the veranda at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens…