Spike's Peeks: The Art of Travel

06/12/2024

Tiger Woods tonight receives USGA Bob Jones Award

06/02/2024

The downhill third hole on the Treetops par 3 course at Treetops in Ga***rd, MI.

05/23/2024

Fun visit (as always) today with pal Ralph Lewis, owner of the Okeechobee Steakhouse empire in Palm Beach County, on serving free birthday dinner No. 350,000 over the past 30 years.

05/19/2024

House of Blues sunset.

05/19/2024

A Magic Kingdom Sunday

05/08/2024

When in Brownwood. TX… it’s a Fuzzy’s thing.

05/07/2024

A dynamic duo in the Texas Hill Country

05/06/2024

Starting with a Texas Hill Country Old Fashioned at The Hideout Resort in Brownwood, TX.

05/01/2024

Going deep in the Oysters for tonight’s media dine at City Oyster & Sushi Bar in Delray Beach.

04/26/2024

Golf course architect Jason Straka stands inside a bunker test complex at Miakka Golf Club near Sarasota, FL. Straka and his associate, Dana Fry, aee designing the course that is set to open late in 2025.

11/01/2022

Zach (third from right) on a Halloween Monday.

12/02/2019

For the first time, The Current at Baha Mar will be presenting at SCOPE during Miami Art Week and Art Basel, Dec. 3-8. The Current – the gallery and art center at the new Baha Mar resort in The Bahamas - is introducing Lynn Parotti and her art to this year’s SCOPE exhibition. Parotti is a London-based Bahamian artist known for her visceral oil paintings responding to the physical and psychological landscape and often addressing the intersection of the natural environment and human experience. [ 60 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/12/02/the-current-at-baha-mar-presenting-bahamian-artist-lynn-parotti-at-scope-during-miami-art-week/

For the first time, The Current at Baha Mar will be presenting at SCOPE during Miami Art Week and Art Basel, Dec. 3-8. The Current – the gallery and art center at the new Baha Mar resort in The Bah…

11/28/2019

Carnival Cruise Line has announced new seafood restaurant - designed by acclaimed culinary artist Rudi Sodamin - will be among the varied dining options on Mardi Gras when it debuts next summer. Carnival.com Sodamin’s reputation for curating unique dining experiences will lend itself to Rudi’s Seagrill, which will offer an extensive selection of seafood entrees and sides. “We wanted to offer our guests a new and exciting dinner-time option that is as sophisticated as our steakhouses but takes our tradition of fun to the next level,” said Cyrus Marfatia, vice president of culinary and dining for Carnival Cruise Line. [ 163 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/28/carnival-cruise-line-adding-new-seafood-eatery-to-mardi-gras/

Carnival Cruise Line has announced new seafood restaurant – designed by acclaimed culinary artist Rudi Sodamin – will be among the varied dining options on Mardi Gras when it debuts nex…

11/27/2019

1 Hotel South Beach will host exclusive art focused events, as well as musical programming and wellness experiences, for Art Basel 2019. The lineup public and private events listed (day and night), mind and movement, room packages. Rooftop programming is for ages 21-plus. www.1hotels.com/south-beach/art-basel-1. By Day: Arcadia Earth: Rainbow Cave Installation– open to public Dec. 4 - 9 | all day… [ 1,307 more word ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/27/1-hotel-south-beach-hosting-myriad-of-art-basel-events/

1 Hotel South Beach will host exclusive art focused events, as well as musical programming and wellness experiences, for Art Basel 2019. The lineup public and private events listed (day and night),…

11/27/2019

Art and design fuse with movement, music and libations over Art Basel at this year’s Loews Miami Beach Hotel Art Collective. The South Beach resort - home to an expansive collection of multi-medium works of art – is bringing together artists and experiences for a series of unique activations that capture the spirit of Art Basel and Miami Beach. Art Basel will be Dec. [ 274 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/27/loews-miami-beach-hotel-hosting-artist-mikael-b-for-art-basel/

Art and design fuse with movement, music and libations over Art Basel at this year’s Loews Miami Beach Hotel Art Collective. The South Beach resort – home to an expansive collection of multi-…

11/26/2019

The Breakers Palm Beach will open its highly-anticipated new restaurant - Henry’s Palm Beach – in early 2020. Located in the heart of Palm Beach on Royal Poinciana Way, the resort’s 10th restaurant will open at Via Flagler by The Breakers, an alfresco plaza that will feature a curated collection of boutiques, eateries and residences. Named after the resort’s founder, Henry Morrison Flagler, Henry’s Palm Beach will feature what the resort calls “an elevated comfort food with a hint of nostalgia’’ and will open daily for lunch, social hour, dinner, late-night cocktails and weekend brunch. [ 65 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/26/the-breakers-palm-beach-to-open-henrys-palm-beach-restaurant-in-early-2020/

The Breakers Palm Beach will open its highly-anticipated new restaurant – Henry’s Palm Beach – in early 2020. Located in the heart of Palm Beach on Royal Poinciana Way, the resort’s 10th rest…

11/24/2019

Art Basel has for years been a highlight of the Miami arts scene. Here’s a look at some of the initiatives for this year’s Art Basel, Dec. 5-8. Design Commission This year’s Miami Design District annual design commission was awarded to Mexican product and material designer, Fernando Laposse. Marking the fifth anniversary of Miami Design District’s design commission, Fernando’s display will primarily be made up of pink tassels as the running motif throughout his installation. [ 502 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/24/art-and-music-coming-together-at-art-basel/

Art Basel has for years been a highlight of the Miami arts scene. Here’s a look at some of the initiatives for this year’s Art Basel, Dec. 5-8. Design Commission This year’s Miami Design District a…

11/24/2019

Danish artist and designer Thomas Dambo, whose imaginative art pieces have graced landscapes worldwide, has started the onsite creation of two whimsical, massive trolls named Berta and Terje at Pinecrest Gardens, South Florida’s Cultural Arts Park. Dambo and his team are using locally-sourced recycled and repurposed wood, broken branches and fallen trees to bring to life his fictional story about a brother and sister who are ready to combat the ills of the world and help a wise, beautiful banyan tree. [ 379 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/24/dambos-trolls-coming-to-pinecrest-gardens-in-miami/

Danish artist and designer Thomas Dambo, whose imaginative art pieces have graced landscapes worldwide, has started the onsite creation of two whimsical, massive trolls named Berta and Terje at Pin…

11/24/2019

Still undecided on where to spend Thanksgiving? Here are three good choices around South Florida. Steelpan at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beac, a Caribbean-American kitchen and bar, is offering a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 2 p.m to 9 p.m., that will offer a classic three-course menu of traditional Thanksgiving fare. Highlights include a cider and honeycomb-roasted turkey with a cranberry-orange relish; fragrant curried fall vegetables with quinoa and lentils; and brown sugar glazed and cured sliced ham. [ 193 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/24/turkey-time-in-south-florida/

Still undecided on where to spend Thanksgiving? Here are three good choices around South Florida. Steelpan at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beac, a Caribbean-American kitchen and bar, is offering a Thank…

11/24/2019

The Breakers Palm Beach is an iconic and special place any time of the year, but the legendary resort particularly shines during the holidays with décor, elevated dining experiences and an array of activities. This year, the décor at The Breakers is vibrant colors emanating from the lobby’s new custom-designed, hand-tufted carpet. Enhancements include: Thousands of soft white lights that wrap the 100 majestic royal palms and Canary Island date trees, lining the hotel’s 1,040 ft. [ 862 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/24/the-breakers-palm-beach-shines-for-the-holidays/

The Breakers Palm Beach is an iconic and special place any time of the year, but the legendary resort particularly shines during the holidays with décor, elevated dining experiences and an array of…

11/22/2019

South Point Tavern, a staple in Miami Beach’s trendy South of Fifth neighborhood (paticularly among locals), has joined with Zenith Art and Fashion to create an installation of renowned and emerging artists titled, “Dexterity of Art.” The exhibit feature intricate metal sculptures by Fernando Cid de Diego, ornate beadwork on handmade sculptures by Novae Artis and industrial Pop Art Collection, “Americonic,” by Lee Arthur Dahlberg. [ 111 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/22/dexterity-of-art-on-display-at-south-pointe-tavern-in-south-beach/

South Point Tavern, a staple in Miami Beach’s trendy South of Fifth neighborhood (paticularly among locals), has joined with Zenith Art and Fashion to create an installation of renowned and emergin…

11/21/2019

Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Fla., is best known as one of the Southeast’s top golf resorts, with courses by Gil Hanse, Tom Doak and the team Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. But Streamsong also has an outstanding culinary scene, led by the resort also Executive Chef Mike Ford. In that regard, Ford has been selected as the official United States representative in the international Cooking with Truffles Competition, held Dec. [ 165 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/21/streamsong-resort-executive-chef-mike-ford-is-u-s-rep-for-international-cooking-with-truffles-competition/

Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Fla., is best known as one of the Southeast’s top golf resorts, with courses by Gil Hanse, Tom Doak and the team Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. But Streamsong also…

11/21/2019

Understand that there is dining; and there is a dining experience. You get the latter at the Jaya at The Setai. Actually, it’s a dual threat experience - Jaya is one of the top South restaurants and The Setai is one of the best luxury hotels in South Beach and South Florida. Let’s focus on Jaya, a sleek, beautifully appointed (inside and the recently renovated courtyard) restaurant that takes its inspiration from India, but also features main and side dishes from Japan, Thailand, China and Vietnam. [ 361 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/21/the-macallan-experience-a-must-dine-at-jaya-at-the-setai-on-south-beach/

Understand that there is dining; and there is a dining experience. You get the latter at the Jaya at The Setai. Actually, it’s a dual threat experience – Jaya is one of the top South restaura…

11/20/2019

Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach hosts some of the top whiskey pairings in South Florida. The next is on Dec. 11, when the steakhouse partners with Michter’s bourbon to host the Michter’s Tasting Mixer in the Okeechobee Steakhouse Bourbon Room from 6-9 p.m. Guests will be treated to a selection of bourbon tastings curated by Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee along with signature steakhouse bites. [ 55 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/20/okeechobee-steakhouse-in-west-palm-beach-teaming-with-michters-bourbon-for-tasting-mixer/

Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach hosts some of the top whiskey pairings in South Florida. The next is on Dec. 11, when the steakhouse partners with Michter’s bourbon to host the Michter’s T…

11/20/2019

The accolades keep coming for Pinehurst (N.C.) Resort. Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels, has presented the 2019 Historic Hotels of America Steward of History and Historic Preservation Award to Robert H. Dedman, Jr., General Partner of Putterboy, Ltd. and owner of the legendary Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina sand hills. [ 584 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/20/pinehursts-dedman-jr-receives-2019-historic-hotels-of-america-steward-of-history-and-historic-preservation-award/

The accolades keep coming for Pinehurst (N.C.) Resort. Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest hi…

11/19/2019

Naples Grande Beach Resort has debuted a spa menu featuring innovative, non-traditional therapies and wellness services in its 16,000-square-foot spa. The Spa at Naples Grande has concepted 38 entirely new services for guests and Southwest Florida locals. In addition to its current and traditional treatments, such as muscle melt massage and coconut scrub body wraps, The Spa now offers specialty non-traditional treatments with use of a new Saltwater Float Tank, Cryotherapy Tank, Infrared Sauna and BioCharger Therapy Machine. [ 397 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/19/naples-grande-beach-resort-shows-off-new-spa-menu-featuring-cryotherapy/

Naples Grande Beach Resort has debuted a spa menu featuring innovative, non-traditional therapies and wellness services in its 16,000-square-foot spa. The Spa at Naples Grande has concepted 38 enti…

11/19/2019

Loews Miami Beach Hotel always is a great place to eat and drink on South Beach. This holiday season - beginning Dec. 1 – the resort that started the South Beach renaissance 20 years ago, is putting its own locally inspired twist on cocoa. That is, Cocoa will be offered in two variations. One for kids (Loews Miami Beach Hotel is one of the more family-friendly resorts on Miami Beach), as well as Café con Cocoa, a frozen cocoa cocktail created with locally distilled Miami Club Rum and Miami Club Rum Cuban Coffee Liquor, Godiva White Chocolate Liquor, locally churned Azucar Ice Cream and homemade raspberry puree. [ 192 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/19/loews-miami-beach-hotel-putting-a-twist-on-traditional-holiday-cocoa/

Loews Miami Beach Hotel always is a great place to eat and drink on South Beach. This holiday season – beginning Dec. 1 – the resort that started the South Beach renaissance 20 years ago, is …

11/18/2019

There’s a new drinking establishment with a familiar Palm Beach address. The Champagne Bar at Angle, at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, is the resort’s pop-up Speakeasy. Located on the back side of Angle – with a separate entrance – the Champagne Bar is an outstanding addition to one of South Florida’s great restaurants. It’s an ideal spot for pre-and post-dinners at Angle (don’t miss the Leap of Faith dining experience) or as a stand-alone destination. [ 209 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/18/the-champagne-bar-at-angle-brings-a-speakeasy-vibe-to-eau-palm-beach-resort-spa/

There’s a new drinking establishment with a familiar Palm Beach address. The Champagne Bar at Angle, at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, is the resort’s pop-up Speakeasy. Located on the back side o…

11/15/2019

Thanksgiving dinner at 3800 Ocean at Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island will be a welcome party, of sorts, for Marc Rosen, the restaurant’s new executive chef, who will show off a buffet menu of traditional holiday fare. “We’ve pulled together the ‘ultimate’ Thanksgiving menu,’’ Rosen said. While Rosen is new to 3800 Ocean, he is a familiar face around South Florida, having held executive chef positions at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. [ 294 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/15/chef-marc-rosen-rolling-out-new-menu-at-3800-ocean-at-palm-beach-marriott-singer-island-on-nov-18/

Thanksgiving dinner at 3800 Ocean at Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island will be a welcome party, of sorts, for Marc Rosen, the restaurant’s new executive chef, who will show off a buffet menu of tra…

11/15/2019

Two icons have come together in Orlando to create one of the more memorable experiences – for golfers and non-golfers – in the Southeast U.S. Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge now is offering packages at its Tibet Bay Cottages. Located close to the Bay Hill clubhouse, the Tibet Bay Cottages also are known as the Disney Cottages. Yes, that Disney. [ 280 more words ]
https://myspiketravel.com/2019/11/15/arnold-palmers-bay-hill-club-lodge-offering-packages-at-disney-cottages/

Two icons have come together in Orlando to create one of the more memorable experiences – for golfers and non-golfers – in the Southeast U.S. Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge now is offeri…