When hotel guests are invited to look up at the night sky at the end of the night, they likely expect the familiar burst of fireworks. But luxury resorts are starting to switch things up, swapping sparks for more nuanced storytelling with choreographed drone shows that deliver a high-tech…
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On New Year’s Eve, guests at an elegant wedding in Westchester County, N.Y., bundled in blankets and gathered near heating lamps, turning their attention to the night sky above the Hudson River. For the next 15 minutes, 300 synchronized drones danced above, telling the newlywed’s love story through…
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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., recently reimagined one of its stunning pools as a mid-century modern-meets-Palm Springs oasis to host an unforgettable 800-person reception. Dancers greeted guests in the pool area that was lined with chic cabanas and stocked with nostalgic Polaroid…
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With a rosy alpenglow in the background, talented figure skaters take to the ice on summer nights at Sun Valley Resort for special performances set to music. Meetings, conference and incentive groups in town can watch these medal-winning skaters perform axles and jumps that seemingly defy physics…
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When Hotel del Coronado opened its doors in 1888, the visionary founders dreamed the San Diego oceanfront resort crowned with its iconic red-roof turret would become "the talk of the Western world." Over the years, this Queen Anne-style gem certainly made a mark, hosting 11 U.S. presidents, serving…
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Wedding cakes are a long-standing wedding tradition. In fact, historians think they date all the way back to ancient Rome when it was a ritual for a groom to smash a barley cake over his bride’s head. But for wedding couples who are looking to personalize their receptions and want to opt for more…
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In Miami, coffee breaks are woven into the local culture. On just about every street in the city you’ll find ventanitas, which are walk-up windows serving Cuban-style coffee and pastries. These spots are where locals take an afternoon break and spend time connecting with others to talk about…
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At Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, meeting planners have their pick of top-notch venues, ranging from renovated ballrooms and a historic garden where flowers bloom year-round to a Club Room inspired by the area’s seafaring history and a brewpub with a private barrel room. The iconic hotel’s…
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At Black Desert Resort, meeting guests can start their day out on the right foot with guided nature walks, taking in views of the burnt red sandstone cliffs and the striking black lava beds unique to this region. Other guided adventures include longer hikes close to the resort or a day trip to Zion…
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InterContinental Miami does more than deck the halls for the holiday season. The resort also debuted its Christmas-themed InterContinental Suite this winter that’s decorated to the nines—stockings hung on a mantle, oversized red bows on the headboards, themed throw pillows and evergreen tree…
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