JW Marriott Miami Set for Boulud’s db Bistro
February 27, 2010
MIAMI, Feb. 25 - The JW Marriott Marquis Miami, set for mid-2010 opening, will be home to Florida’s first db Bistro Moderne. The concept French-American restaurant by Chef Daniel Boulud will be modeled after the New York City version.
“I am excited to announce the addition of db Bistro Moderne to our first-class hotel,” said Florencia Tabeni, General Manager of JW Marriott Marquis Miami, in a PR Newswire press release. Read more
Viceroy Miami Hosts Dr. Etti Ben-Zion’s Detox Spa Event
May 19, 2009
MIAMI - Kor Hotel Management’s Viceroy Miami at Icon Brickell hosts the second Cleanse Miami seminar on Saturday, June 6. Guests will see the Viceroy’s 28,000-square-foot luxurious spa while experiencing Dr. Etti Ben-Zion’s intro to detox, including spa treatments and Yoga sessions.
In Cleanse Miami, Ben-Zion has extracted the most essential part of her seven-day program into a concentrated one-day seminar.
The Spa, centered around a 5,000 square-foot Water Lounge with a “floating library,” wading pool with waterborne sofas, three hot-and-cold plunge pools and fireplace will serve as the perfect platform for guests to experience better health, balance and happiness. All participants will receive 30 percent off spa treatments for the weekend of the event, June 5-7; overnight packages are available.
Viceroy’s Spa at IconBrickell, 485 Brickell Avenue. See www.viceroyiconbrickell.com/spa/ or https://dretti.com/events.php.
About the PGA National in Palm Beach
May 11, 2009
PALM BEACH GARDENS - PGA National Resort & Spa has long been renowned as one of south Florida’s most legendary golf destinations. Home to the Professional Golfers Association of America and the annual host of the Honda Classic, the PGA national resort and spa has a distinguished history of tournament play - including the 25th Ryder Cup, the 69th PGA Championship, and nearly two decades of PGA Seniors’ Championships.
The legendary 381-room resort recently completed a $65 million facelift including completely new front entrance, outdoor pool and pavilion as well as enhanced public areas, restaurants, golf courses and landscaping. Guests can test their skills on five spectacular, tournament-ready courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Karl Litten, to name a few. Each course presents its own exquisite challenge. The stellar courses includes The Champion, A “must play” stop on any avid golfer’s list.
The Champion is considered one of Florida’s most notable golf challenges and features “The Bear Trap,” spanning three demanding holes designed by Jack Nicklaus. See www.pgaresort.com
Golf Camp at Walt Disney World
May 9, 2009
LAKE BUENA VISTA - Walt Disney World Junior Golf Camps provides children ages 8-15 years old with a fun, educational golf experience and the opportunity to embark on a lifetime of enjoyment. The camp is hosted at Disney’s Oak Trail, Palm and Magnolia courses and instruction is given by members of Disney’s PGA Teaching Staff. Individual and group instruction is available, with an emphasis on rules, safety and etiquette.
The on-course experience in combination with drills and competitions are designed to improve each student’s individual abilities. www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
Biltmore Introduces Golf Training Program
May 9, 2009
CORAL GABLES - The 276-room Biltmore is one of the few, true luxury destination resorts in a major metropolitan area, offering championship golf. They have recently introduced the Biltmore Total Performance Golf for guests to improve their playing power.
Biltmore Total Performance Golf uses state-of-the-art technology to determine whether a player’s golf swing is efficient or inefficient, and then make corrective changes to the individual based on that information.
Marriott Grand Vista’s Ecological Golf
May 9, 2009
ORLANDO - For environmentally conscious players, the Marriott Grand Vista Resort is the perfect location for a round of golf.
The Grand Vista Resort is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The Marriott Golf environmental program, which was announced in 2008 and now includes all golf properties throughout North America and one signature property in the Caribbean, further positions the Marriott among the industry’s premier “green” golf management organizations.
Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries, which enable golf facilities to protect the environment by enhancing precious natural areas and wildlife habitats, are part of a system wide commitment by Marriott International, Inc. to promote environmental stewardship. In order to achieve Audubon Certification, a golf facility is required to demonstrate that it is maintaining the highest degree of environmental quality in many areas including environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, chemical reduction and water conservation.
See www.gofaldo.com; www.marriottgolf.com
Deals on Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass
May 6, 2009
PONTE VEDRA BEACH - TPC Sawgrass offers golfers the opportunity play at the home of THE PLAYERS Championship.
TPC Sawgrass guests of all skill levels have the chance to tee off on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course under the same course conditions Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia and Phil Mickelson face during THE PLAYERS, this May 4-10. Golfers receive the “storyteller” forecaddie experience and the chance to measure how their game stacks up against the pros, with a golf package starting at $985* per person ($329/night) based on double occupancy June 9 - Aug. 31, 2009.
Following THE PLAYERS in May, golf enthusiasts experience the best amenities at TPC Sawgrass while challenging the pros’ scores on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course and face finishing holes 16, 17 and 18, trying to make a hole-in-one on the famed island hole. Personal forecaddies help golfers closely replicate the experience of being a PGA TOUR golfer by educating players on the history and heritage of TPC Sawgrass while providing all the traditional services on both courses.
Golfers looking to brush up on swing techniques visit the TOUR Academy and experience highly customized golf instruction incorporating a variety of instructional tools, including a TaylorMade MATT System, Swing Analysis and TrackMan Launch Monitor and club fitting with new TPC Sawgrass partner, FuZion Golf.
To PLAY WHERE THE PLAYERS PLAY at TPC Sawgrass, call PGA TOUR Experiences at 888-421-8555 or visit www.pgatourexperiences.com
Lots of Parties at Miami Beach’s Clevelander
May 6, 2009
MIAMI BEACH - Fresh from a multi-million dollar renovation, The Clevelander has revamped rooms and a whopping nine full-service bars.
Starting with the Rum Runner cocktail guests receive while checking in, The Clevelander features diverse dining and entertainment options, as well as the brand new South Tower, which includes an additional six rooms and five ROCKSTAR Suites. Read more
Breakers Offers $225 Summer Deals
May 1, 2009
PALM BEACH - The venerable hotel The Breakers is offering hefty savings for summer guests, and promising that its long private ownership will keep the hotel’s service levels in top form even with the downturn. Read more
Way Cool Airport Hotel Opens Near JAX
April 27, 2009
JACKSONVILLE – aLoft Jacksonville Airport is opening July 2009. Rooms feature ultra-comfortable beds, spa showers and other luxuries. The new chain by Starwood features jet setting style at a steal.
The hotel features property-wide wireless Internet access, w xyz bar and a 24-hour pantry. aLoft offers convenient access to Jacksonville International Airport and local attractions. Call (904) 714-3800 or see www.starwoodhotels.com.
