Atunyote Golf Club

For decades, architect Tom Fazio has been heralded as one of the best in the business, with more courses ranked in the top 100 than anyone in the U.S. Though Fazio has more than 120 designs under his belt, one of his more nuanced courses is just 200 miles north of New Jersey. Tucked in…

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Winter 2020 Hotel ReVUE

Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa  Jupiter, Florida With all the early snow coming in at the end of 2019, I knew it was time to pack my bags for a quick getaway. Being the typical New Jerseyan that I am, I booked a ticket down to Florida’s east coast, but this time, I wanted to…

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The Hotel ReVUE

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The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove Miami, FL If you are looking for a sunny Miami escape away from the fast-paced Dade County lifestyle, a trip to the city’s laidback Coconut Grove neighborhood is sure to hit the spot. Set amidst the Grove’s charming boutiques and lush tropical canopy, The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove offers a more refined…

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Going Wild in Guatemala

—Clinging tightly to the border of Belize, I took a trip to the Petén jungle where I encountered endangered wildlife, archaeological treasures and ancient civilizations all in the same day. By the time I arrived at the gates of Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel, it was nearing 8pm and I had just stepped off my third…

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Private Island Paradise: Bawah Reserve

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—Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve exudes all the beauty and wonder of Bali, minus the crowds. By Melissa Sorge  |  Photos by Germaine Ttran Exotic tropical beaches, lush green forests, cascading waterfalls, and sacred ancient temples evoke images of the famous Indonesian island of Bali in the minds of travel connoisseurs. However, since tourism ignited in the 1980s, Bali…

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Sun, Sand & Surf at W Punta de Mita

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I know how this looks. Empty cocktail glasses are sitting in front of me next to plates of half-eaten tacos,  the crumbs of which have fallen into the crevices of my keyboard. My muscles are sore from a morning yoga session, but the warmth of the afternoon sun is melting my pain away as I…

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