In the sea of hospitality options lining the Fort Lauderdale strip, Pelican Grand Beach Resort—part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts portfolio—stands out as a boutique oceanfront hotel blending classic Florida charm with a touch of coastal sophistication. Offering a stylish seaside retreat overlooking the tranquil Atlantic Ocean, guests are not only drawn to the location of this laid back getaway but also impressive accommodations paired with amenity perfection.

Lifestyle Journalist Merilee Kern interviews Pelican Grand Beach Resort General Manager TJ Pierri in this piece.

For those desiring to have more than a meal and, instead, experience an all-encompassing epicurean adventure should look no further than Bagatelle in the South Beach district of Miami.

Situated within the iconic The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Bagatelle Miami is revolutionizing the region’s luxury dining scene by offering a fusion of French Mediterranean cuisine and lavish décor amidst an energetic and vibrant atmosphere that truly captures the essence of South Beach. This culinary sanctuary, nestled within an Art Deco landmark, is elevating the city’s dining and nightlife scene to exciting heights from one tasty—and perfectly over-the-top—destination.

Lifestyle Journalist Merilee Kern explores all that Bagatelle has to offer.

Travel Columnist Darla Hoffman as been intrigued since Good Morning America (GMA) named Traverse City, Michigan, the most beautiful place in America in 2011. The city’s freshwater beaches and stunning natural landscape draw over a million visitors annually. The fact that wine has been a part of the region since the 1970s is the cherry on top (perhaps a coincidence that Traverse City is known as the cherry capital of the world).

She shares her experience and covers food, wine and the great outdoors!

No doubt you’ve heard a lot of jokes about the Garden State. We’d like to give you a fair and balanced picture of what there is to love about Jersey. Lillian Africano shares her take on all New Jersey has to offer including "The Boss", pork roll and doowap architecture!

Bourbon-aged wine is taking the wine community by storm. We reached out to Andrew Blok, the Portfolio Director for 1924 to learn more about their Double Black Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon and how the bourbon barrel influences the final product. He also shared with us some of the history behind 1924, and made some recommendations you won’t want to miss… especially his unexpected pairing with their Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Andrew shares some incredible 1924 history in this featured Luxe Beat Magazine ineterview.

If you’re looking for a unique city experience, Newport, RI is one of the most exciting, culturally rich places to be!

Steeped in history, it’s one of only a handful of cities founded well before the Revolutionary War. It’s the hub of New England’s “Classic Coast” and features terrific restaurants (it’s a seafood lover’s paradise), modern museums, and some of the oldest mansions in the country. 

This travel guide highlights all NewPort, Rhode Island has to offer!

https://luxebeatmag.com/luxury-weekend-newport-rhode-island/Newport is located on Aquidneck Island and is one of the most famous New England resort areas. It’s been a favorite resort area for a long time, beginning during the “Gilded Age” in the mid-nineteenth century, when wealthy families wanting to escape the summer heat began to build summer “cottages” on Bellevue Avenue near the coastline.

Explore this quaint New England town with Travel Journalist Janice Nieder.

Travel Columnist Christine Sallas shares her experience at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa, nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. This historic hotel, with its Victorian grandeur and rumored paranormal activity, offers a unique and unforgettable experience. Explore the haunted halls, hear tales of ghostly encounters, and indulge in the hotel's luxurious amenities. Whether you're seeking a thrilling adventure or a relaxing getaway, the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa offers a truly unforgettable experience in the Haunted Ozarks.

When people find out Janice Nieder is a travel writer, they invariably ask her, what is her favorite place is. She usually answers, “That depends on what I’m in the mood for. My favorite exotic place would be Papua, New Guinea; favorite country might be Turkey; favorite city is Buenos Aires. But the minute I returned from my last trip, Kauai, which had been holding firm as my favorite island for ages, got kicked to the curb by my new found love, Newfoundland."

This is her first taste of Newfoundland!

Newfoundland's Chef Chris Chafe has been tempting Newfoundlanders with his delectible dishers for over a decade.

Travel Journalist Janice Nieder interviewed Chef Chris Chafe while he was at Doctor’s House Inn and Spa. And although this interview was done a decade ago, it is interesting to see how his prediction of where he would like to be in 10 years down the road has become a reality.