by Steve Pike | May 22, 2026 | Adventure, Events, Fitness, Hotels, Resorts, Spa, Travel News
On a volcanic peninsula stretching into Hungary’s Lake Balaton, Central Europe’s largest lake, lavender has been part of Tihany’s story for nearly a century. First introduced to the area’s mineral-rich soil through the Tihany Abbey’s historic lands and Benedictine...
by Steve Pike | May 22, 2026 | golf business, Golf Course Design, Golf Courses, Golf News, LPGA, Personalities, Resorts, Travel News
U.S. Women’s Open Champion (2014) and five-time LPGA Tour winner Michelle Wie West will design her first golf course at Candyroot Lodge, a highly-anticipated public golf destination in the Carolina Sandhills. Named Sweet Tooth, the course will be a challenging,...
by Steve Pike | May 21, 2026 | Culinary, miami, Real Estate, Resorts, Restaurants, Spa, Travel News
The Lap of Luxury this month turns 20 years old. The great Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach is the epitome of South Florida luxe lifestyle and elegance. With its 650-foot tall Mansions tower dominating the Collins Ave., skyline between North Miami and...
by Steve Pike | May 20, 2026 | golf business, Golf Course Design, Golf Courses, Golf News, Personalities, Private Clubs, Real Estate, Travel News
Haig Point Club & Community Association on Daufuskie Island, S.C., has a clear and comprehensive vision for its future called Project Harmony. The Club has formally approved Project Harmony, a multi-year and multi-point investment initiative, signaling a rare...
by Steve Pike | May 20, 2026 | Resorts, Restaurants, Travel News
As Naples Grande Beach Resort embarks on a sweeping renovation, the resort has shared a first look at the design vision that will transform the Gulf Coast retreat into a refined expression of modern coastal luxury. Slated for completion in late 2026, the comprehensive...