Eight of the greatest names from the tennis world will bring a combined 50 Grand Slam titles to The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort November 30-December 1, 2007. The exclusive tennis event is a fundraiser for The Wellness Community of Southwest Florida. The Elite Eight roster of Grand Slam Champions scheduled to appear includes: Fred…
I just got this info and am tempted to use some of my miles to fly down for the weekend to this Miami event presented by FOOD & WINE Magazine. It’s a national, star-studded, four-day weekend (Feb. 21-24) destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary…
<img src=”https://www.vagablond.com/wp-content/uploads/images/SetaiRestaurant.jpg” width=”375″ height=”240″ alt=”” title=”” border=”1″ style=”float: right; padding: 4px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; border: 1px;”/>The Assignment: Write up my most memorable upscale meal of 2006. My Answer: This one was simple—The Restaurant at the Setai Hotel, Miami Beach. The only thing NOT memorable about this place is its name! The Ambiance: Dramatic…
Just saw this 3-night deal on IgoUgo.com — two pools, spa, great Florida weather, air fare from NY and hotel — all for $352. Amenities include: Two restored 1930s art deco hotels and two new towers, both with poolside bars, beachside lounge chairs, radio headsets and cool facial towels, and a poolside restaurant with ocean…
I’ve enjoyed snorkeling and scuba diving in Key Largo and Islamorada. But, someday soon, I hope to get to Key West and its most famous place to drink: Sloppy Joe’s Bar. Yesterday, this local establishment and internationally known bar held its annual ‘Papa’ Hemingway Look-Alike Contest. Since 1933, Sloppy Joe’s staff has welcomed patrons daily…
Lunching at a trendy spot in Coral Gables, Florida, I found my senses being teased by aromas and tastes from another time and place. The place is called “Katrine” and even though the cuisine leans toward Italian-Mediterranean, the atmosphere is reminiscent of a quaint eatery you would find in any number of the classically chic…
We all know the dangers of going to the beach in Florida. Between the sharks biting and being exposed to sun or wind burn, you’ve got to be careful. But here’s a new twist… On Tuesday, a beach patrol officer in Daytona Beach, Florida, actually drove at 2.5 mph over the shoulder and hip of…
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) predicts a “very active” 2006 hurricane season. And, if you’re traveling to Florida, the Gulf Coast, or the Caribbean, you need to take precautions before and during your vacation. Here are a few tips (courtesy of USA Today) to consider if you’re traveling during hurricane season. 1. Check in…
When you think of Key West, do you think of Ernest Hemingway? Or the gorgeous sunsets? Or Key Lime Pie? Many think of the restored Victorian gem called the Marquesa Hotel, one of the area’s best small luxury hotels. Situated in Old Town and a few steps from Duvall Street, it’s building a reputation for…
I once did a scuba dive off the shores of eastern Florida, to see a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud that had been sunk with much Palm Beach panache to become an artificial reef. But it looked like any other rusted car and could have just as well been a Chevy or a Ford. Now, the…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts builds high-end properties around the world, from Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos, Mexico to the Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo. But their new property that opens in March between the fashionable South Beach and Bal Harbour areas is being promoted as an ultra luxury, family-friendly boutique resort that’s an…
Warding off the hungry maw of development that threatens to eat every shred of old Florida, Anna Maria Island clings to her legacy like a barnacle to a boat. A bygone era of easy beach living still rules on this sandy, seven-mile sliver off the Gulf Coast, especially at Bungalow Beach Resort on Bradenton Beach….