by Steve Pike | Feb 8, 2026 | Adventure, Travel News
In an era of packed airports, over-touristed landmarks, and vacations that feel anything but restorative, a growing number of travelers are discovering an unlikely contender for the most rewarding trip of their lives: multi-day river rafting through the American...
by Steve Pike | Feb 5, 2026 | Awards, golf business, Golf Courses, Golf News, Resorts, Travel News
Ryan Snyder, PGA of America Director of Golf at Shangri-La Resort + Golf Club, Oklahoma’s premier waterfront golf and outdoor recreation destination, has been named the 2025 PGA Merchandiser of the Year for the Resort category in the South Central PGA Section. ...
by Steve Pike | Feb 3, 2026 | Personalities, Resorts, Travel News
W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive, the first all-inclusive resort under W Hotels, has named Patricia Alvarez as Director of Sales & Marketing. A seasoned hospitality executive and Dominican Republic native, Alvarez joins the leadership team at a defining moment as...
by Steve Pike | Feb 2, 2026 | golf business, Golf Courses, Golf News, Resorts, Travel News
One of my favorite Irish destinations – KIlleen Castle in Dunsany, County Meath – this Spring is expected to begin renovation work, with a full reopening planned for 2028. Dating back more than 800 years, Killeen Castle has long been regarded as a landmark...
by Steve Pike | Jan 27, 2026 | Hotels, miami, Restaurants, Travel News
Balfour Miami Beach, an Art Deco landmark in the heart of South of Fifth, has announced its next chapter as it joins Registry Collection Hotels, the premium soft brand from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The transition brings global visibility to the 82-room boutique...
by Steve Pike | Jan 20, 2026 | golf business, Golf Course Design, Golf Courses, Golf News, Travel News
King’s North at Myrtle Beach National, one of Arnold Palmer’s more recognizable designs, has completed a sweeping, two-year renovation that redefined the playing experience. Led by acclaimed architect Brandon Johnson, the project delivers a golf course that is bolder,...
