Pier Top, a gently rotating spire-topped bar with panoramic views, first opened atop Fort Lauderdale’s Pier Sixty-Six original hotel in 1965. The lounge rivaled the glamor of resorts in Miami and drew comparisons to other icons dazzling in the sky, from Seattle’s Space Needle to Paris’ Eiffel Tower…
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Picture an opulent hotel designed with Italian glass chandeliers from Murano and Milan, spa-like bathrooms wrapped in Italian marble and a gorgeous, manicured courtyard for outdoor receptions and events. Tea is an afternoon ritual while meeting guests can pop into the jewel box of a patisserie for a…
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San Miguel de Allende is a destination that’s defined by its old-world charm, from cobblestone streets lined with artisanal shops to the commanding presence of Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, a limestone church with neo-gothic spires and tiered towers. When you witness it, you’ll understand why…
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After paying a visit to the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Miami, famously anonymous Michelin inspectors raved about the hotel in their review, highlighting its location that’s tucked away in Coconut Grove in a village-like arts and entertainment district to its public spaces like the Sipsip…
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Paséa Hotel & Spa, an oceanfront resort set in the heart of Huntington Beach, Calif., finished a $5 million renovation of its food and beverage program this spring, debuting a new restaurant perfect for group gatherings and giving a refresh to its popular open-air rooftop lounge. The hotel’s…
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Austin’s meetings and convention sector faces a conundrum: The Texas capital is the 10th largest city in the United States, but has the 54th largest convention center. Short on square footage, the maxed-out Austin Convention Center, originally built in 1992, has been forced to turn away about 50% of…
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A couple’s wedding day is, of course, the big day. But in recent years, a fast-growing trend has emerged: brides and grooms gather up their family members, close friends and the wedding party ahead of the wedding day for a curated series of memorable events and meals that go beyond the traditional…
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The InterContinental Miami has served as an iconic fixture amid the evolving Miami skyline for more than four decades. Located on Biscayne Bay and in the Brickell neighborhood—an exciting district for both the business world and the arts scene—the hotel doesn’t miss any opportunities to show off…
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Meritage Resort & Spa—the gateway to California’s famed Napa Valley wine region that’s set among rolling vineyards—unveiled its $25 million renovation this spring, and there’s much for groups to be excited about, including a new high-end steakhouse, the debut of an effervescent champagne room, and a…
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When he’s cooking for groups, Prince Waikiki’s award-winning Executive Chef Jeremy Shigekane is passionate about making sure that just as much thought goes into the preparation of plant-based dishes as the ones that are centered on meat or fish. So, for example, if Shigekane is preparing a catch of…
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