With wellness and entertainment in mind, Grande Lakes Orlando showing off a number of new amenities. Grande Lakes Orlando sits on 500 acres at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. The resort features a 582-room AAA Five Diamond Ritz-Carlton and 1,010-room JW Marriott hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Spa has debuted a robot powered wellness experience in […] The post Wellness and Entertainment at Grande Lakes Orlando appeared first on Spike on Golf & Travel ..read more

T.A. Barker, CGCS, the superintendent at Fore Lakes Golf Course in Taylorsville, Utah, has been elected to a one-year term as president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). Barker is the 88th president in the association’s history and served as vice president of the association in 2024. He has been a member of the […] The post Barker New President of GCSAA appeared first on Spike on Golf & Travel ..read more

Ahead, renowned for three decades of cutting-edge and creative designs, is elevating headwear once again with its 2025 collection. Featuring new styles for men, women, and youth, the collection focuses on fit, prints, and textures. Here’s a closer look: A Nod to the Ryder Cup With a patriotic flair, the new navy/slate Liberty rope hat […] The post Ahead Elevating Its 2025 Headwear Collection appeared first on Spike on Golf & Travel ..read more

 Calusa Country Club, a new Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole golf course in Lakewood Ranch, FL., now is open for public play. Managed by Troon, The Club is a Lennar Homes development, and part of the polar Lakewood Ranch community near Sarasota. www.calusacc.com. Lewis seamlessly incorporates elevation changes and contours in the layout, creating a masterpiece of […] The post Calusa Country Club Opens for Play in SW Florida appeared first on Spike on Golf & Travel ..read more

There still is time to find great – and delicious – Valentine’s Day destinations and menus in South Florida. Here are a few of my favorites. FORT LAUDERDALE The fully renovated waterfront Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina offers an with an an array of amenities and a dining experience overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway at Olive & […] The post Valentine’s Culinary Romance in South Florida appeared first on Spike on Golf & Travel ..read more

H&H Bagels, the iconic New York City bagel brand, is signing of three additional franchising groups, expanding to markets in Miami, Raleigh-Durham, San Diego, and Orange County, CA., bringing its development pipeline to 70 confirmed franchise locations. This will continue the brand’s major nationwide expansion, which began this past September with its first franchise in […] The post H&H Bagels Continues its Florida Expansion appeared first on Spike on Golf & Travel ..read more

Naples Grande Beach Resort has named Juan Carlos “JC” Mendez as Executive Chef. Mendez will oversee all of Naples Grande Beach Resort’s culinary offerings, including The Catch of the Pelican, Mantra Lounge, Rhode’s End, Aura Restaurant, Gulfcoast Oasis Pool Bar, Spressi Marketplace, and The Sunset Veranda. He will lead the resort’s culinary teams, oversee creative […] The post New Executive Chef at Naples Grande Beach Resort appeared first on Spike on Golf & Travel ..read more

Streamsong® Golf Resort has a new general manager with a familiar name  Miles Blundell is the resort’s new GM, having previously served as Streamsong’s Director of Golf. Blundell will oversee all aspects of the resort, located in Bowling Green, FL., including courses: Streamsong Red, Streamsong Blue, Streamsong Black, and The Chain, 228-room hotel, eight dining […] The post Streamsong Golf Resort Gets New General Manager appeared first on Spike on Golf & Travel ..read more

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns Feb. 20-23, with the iconic Loews Miami Beach Hotel again serving as Host Hotel. The oceanfront resort will  welcome renowned culinary personalities, wine connoisseurs and foodies from around the world for four days of fun and flavor. As part of this year’s festivities, masterful mixology […] The post Loews Miami Beach Hotel Hosting SOBEWFF Events appeared first on Spike on Golf & Travel ..read more

In Central Florida’s highly-competitive world of groups and convention business, there’s not much difference between the several large resorts. With hundreds of thousands of square feet of meeting space and ballrooms, each property does an outstanding job of catering to the needs of those small and large clients. So, how does a resort separate from […] The post Difference Maker: Eagles Edge at Omni Orlando Resort appeared first on Spike on Golf & Travel ..read more