Over the Border: The Maine Coast
June, 2014 Southern and Mid-Coast Maine, less than a two hour drive from Boston, offers scenic shoreline, sandy beaches, lodging worthy of a sea captain and golf courses that would please a captain of industry Leading the pack is a trio of fine new courses. The Ledges, in York, designed by the Maine-based architect Brad …. Read More
14 Places To Light Up In The World’s Playground—Atlantic City
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/14-places-to-light-up-in-the-worlds-playground-atlantic-city-17453 January 23, 2014 The storied history of Atlantic City as a destination by the sea dates back to the 1800’s. “The World’s Playground,” as it was widely known by our parents and grandparents, has evolved into a destination that showcases more than a beachside community. It is an amalgamation offering visitors a variety of …. Read More
Atlantic City: A Winning Combination of Golf and Entertainment
http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/northeast-usa/golfing-atlantic-city August, 2013 The odds are in your favor that staying and playing in Atlantic City and surrounds will be a winning combination. Discovering a rich variety of golf courses, lodging, dining and doings is a sure thing at this destination. An invitation from GACGA (The Greater Atlantic City Golf Course Association) to visit in …. Read More
Sea Island Resort, Sea Island, Georgia
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/sea-island-resort-sea-island-georgia-17022 April 16, 2013 Access over a causeway to Sea Island, a private resort isle on the southern coast of Georgia, fashions an image of entering a mystical land. The largest salt marsh in the United States, an ecosystem rich with indigenous fauna and flora, surrounds the resort set along winding brackish tidal waterways. Nearby …. Read More
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Resort, Florida
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/the-ritz-carlton-amelia-island-resort-florida-16923 February 19, 2013 The eye-catching cigar menu is a good indicator of the cigar’s importance at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. Comfortable seating around the fire pit looking over the dunes, beach and ocean add warmth and romance to a nighttime ambiance accented by refreshing sea breezes, star-filled sky and sounds of waves. It’s also …. Read More
Turning Stone Casino Resort, New York
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/turning-stone-casino-resort-new-york-16859 January 9, 2013 Oneida Indian Nation’s Turning Stone Casino Resort is much more than a place to gamble. A recent getaway to the destination was a very pleasant milieu for delicious dining, golfing and cigars. Atop the Turning Stone Tower is an especially hospitable space where fine cigars may be purchased and enjoyed in …. Read More
Southern Ocean Breezes Celebrated Coastal Golf Resorts
Part II: Harbour Town, Amelia Island, Hammock Beach http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/southeast-usa/coastal-golf-resorts September, 2012 A recent road trip included stay and play visits at some notable ocean golf resorts. The adventure began at Kiawah Island and journeyed down the coast of South Carolina and Florida. It was a delightful time highlighted by spectacular golf courses, delicious regional cuisine …. Read More
Southern Ocean Breezes
Celebrated Coastal Golf Resorts/Kiawah http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/southeast-usa/kiawah-ocean-course August, 2012 Kiawah Island Resort was a brilliant host for the 2012 PGA Championship and it was a spectacular show. Anyone watching and certainly those who have played the venue understand that wind makes all the difference at the Ocean Course. Southern ocean breezes and the site produce consistently inconsistent …. Read More
Kiawah Island Resort, South Carolina
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/kiawah-island-resort-south-carolina-16601 July 5, 2012 he Ocean Course sits alone at the eastern end of a South Carolina barrier beach isle, set apart from Kiawah Island Golf Resort, its upscale vacation oasis. The course runs along the coast, surrounded by an exquisite landscape that immediately engulfs you with marshes, sand dunes, ocean and wind, a befitting …. Read More
Scarborough Fare
A Taste of Portland, Maine http://www.gogolfandtravel.com/locations/northeast-usa/portland-maine July, 2012 Previous travels to the Portland area were too short, but a recent visit to the vibrant seaside town allowed more time for unique explorations of food, golf, beer, art, nature and history. It confirmed why I like being there so much. Portland is a delightful destination rich in …. Read More