1. Lavish Lobby I’ve traveled the world and stayed in many fantastic hotels, but nothing compares to the ornate and inviting lobby at the Bellagio. It looks as if it was air-dropped in from Florence with all of its beautiful Italian appointments. The overwhelming main attraction in the lobby is the Fiori di Como,...
The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Golf in Orlando
The Guru is a mild-mannered type, but I get a bit miffed when writers from outside of Florida swoop in to do a review of Orlando golf. I’m figuring they play a few rounds, take some notes, snap a few pics, hoist a couple of brewskis at World of Beer and suddenly they’re some...
Golf Trip Junkie Makes Your Golf Vacation Dreams Come True
Booking a golf vacation looks fairly easy, right? You hit the web, then start surfing for hotels and tee times and you’re well on your way to a dream golf vacation… Uh, no, not really. You’ll quickly find out the confusing nature of hotel, condo and villa accommodations, the difficulty of finding tee times...
My Favorite Trader Joe’s Wines Under $7
Is there anything better than expensive fine wines that tantalize with every sip? Actually, there is… it’s inexpensive wines that tantalize with every sip. I’m a devoted wine lover who has traveled to vineyards around the world, from Napa Valley and Sonoma to France, Italy, Germany, Argentina and South Africa, so, let’s just say,...
On Location: Omni Amelia Island Resort
For more than 25 years, I’ve traveled the highways, byways and waterways of Florida. I’ve devoured conch fritters in America’s southernmost city, Key West, and feasted on fresh smoked grouper in the panhandle, so the Guru knows a thing or two about the good life in the Sunshine State. One of my favorite places...