Travel & Recreation

A monkey with a martini in hand. A dog climbing a lemon tree. When I mention to a friendly staffer that the wallcoverings in Palm Beach’s newly redesigned Colony Hotel remind me of the title sequence of The White Lotus, he smiles. “Everyone says that.” Then it’s my turn to smile. Standing in the lobby

Celebrity Cruises, the Miami-based cruise line offering a fleet of Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea, became the first ocean cruise line to earn the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) Star Awards. The honor features an exclusive group of fewer than 20 land-based properties with over 1,000 rooms worldwide to ever receive the coveted recognition. FTG

The team at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach recently marked the one-year anniversary of its opening with a Broward County first. During a late-afternoon ceremony, AC unveiled a dramatic handmade mural outside its entrance created with preserved natural moss and wood. The moss mural—brought to life by artist Paloma Teppa, founder and creative director of

In the years leading up to the delivery of its first ship in February 2020, Scarlet Lady, the question wasn’t if and when Virgin Voyages would make a splash in the highly competitive cruise industry. It was how the brand helmed by British billionaire Richard Branson would distinguish itself in a market brimming with established

The newly rebranded Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort recently opened to provide guests with an elevated experience and updated programming inspired by the original Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort. The new boutique hotel, formerly Kimpton Goodland, offers a vibrant atmosphere with an art deco flair. The resort will enable guests to experience varied entertainment options with

Hillsboro Beach Resort and local wellness guru Leslie Glickman of Yoga Journey are teaming up to provide a bevy of perks and offerings catered to guests looking for a bit of relaxation. From Oct. 27 to Oct. 30, the beach-front resort will welcome visitors to “Relax and Renew” with yoga and meditation sessions led by Glickman,

Don’t let the 171-room AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach fool you. It may be a boutique property compared to some of its resort neighbors, but the AC is all about living large when it comes to its guests. Look no further than its delicious end-of-summer package.  In honor of Dine Out Lauderdale, the annual summer foodie program

Given the 1,000 rooms and suites that comprise its footprint on Hollywood Beach, the Diplomat Beach Resort already stands alone in Broward County when it comes to accommodation options. But legendary resort always is looking to up the ante.  As part of an ongoing special, that can mean receiving more than you originally asked for

There’s no better time to take care of you than the present. Put pampering on the calendar this month and take advantage of Miami Spa Month (through Aug. 31), courtesy of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Renowned hotel spas, day spas and wellness facilities throughout the Miami area are offering special deals on treatments beyond the

Rejuvenation doesn’t have to be packaged in expansive settings with dozens of treatment rooms to be effective. Sometimes, less is more—especially when it’s served up with the expertise, originality and attention to detail delivered at Conrad Spa. What the pampering space inside Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach lacks in overall square footage (there are only a

Just like the snowbirds who flock south to escape the winter weather, some area residents can’t stomach the summer sizzle without at least a brief escape. It’s no wonder then that, despite the nearly 5,000 miles between our corner of the country and the 50th state, Celebrity Cruises sees its share of South Floridians heading

Those who appreciate games of chance have added incentive to visit The Casino @ Dania Beach on Saturday, July 16, thanks to a special partnership with Virgin Voyages. If you have a Players Club Membership (and they’re free if you don’t)—and you can accumulate 750 points between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.—you’ll receive a voyage