Just days ahead of American Independence day on July 4, Canadians will celebrate Canada Day on July 1. While this holiday is celebrated nationally every year, 2017 marks the sesquicentennial anniversary of Canadian Confederation, known to many as Canada 150. With so many different ways to celebrate this national milestone, Omni Hotels & Resorts has compiled ten ways to celebrate this momentous occasion. For the spectator... If watching ... Read More...
The Mystique and the Allure of Omni’s La Costa Resort
Over a half-century in the making, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is one of today’s most iconic destinations. When you stroll the grounds of Omni La Costa, you get the feeling you’re walking in the footsteps of giants, of iconic luminaries. And for good reason. La Costa is not only steeped in history but also in a mystique that transcends time. From the moment it was founded, La Costa seemed to have a magnetic charm that lured the “who’s who” ... Read More...
What To Do At Amelia Island Plantation Resort
Written by Tess Eyrich. Unforgettable experiences await families visiting one of Florida’s most historic beach towns Perched amid 1,350 acres of tropical playground, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort is a family-friendly portal to northeast Florida’s diverse natural wonders. A highlight of historic Amelia Island’s coastline, the waterfront resort has earned a sterling reputation for its eco-friendliness and sweeping sustainability ... Read More...
The Crystal Ballroom is back atop Omni’s King Edward Hotel
Finally, the jewel is back in the crown of the King Edward Hotel. Walking into the ornate Crystal Ballroom is like stepping back into a forgotten time. But then, until recently, the Ballroom had all but been forgotten. As an extension of Omni King Edward Hotel’s $40 million complete renovation, the restoration of the Crystal Ballroom began in 2015 and was finally complete on April 19, 2017. From the 1920s to the 1970s, the Crystal ... Read More...
Rise of the Urban Winery
Written by Tiffanie Wen. Find a quality wine-tasting experience in a city near you. Nearly everyone loves a fine glass of vino. With such beautiful vine-friendly terroir from Napa, California, to upstate New York, it’s no wonder that in the past decade wine consumption in the United States has nearly doubled. But you don’t have to travel to the countryside to try America’s most quaffable vintages. Urban wineries are cropping up in cities ... Read More...
California Contemporary
Written by Richard Chang. The opening of The Broad in Los Angeles and reopening of The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art attract art lovers from all over the world. Lines of art enthusiasts, young and old, snake around The Broad museum in downtown Los Angeles and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) across from Yerba Buena Gardens. The Broad opened to much fanfare in September 2015, and SFMOMA reopened to similar excitement after ... Read More...
The Theater of Food
Written by Monica Poling. Modern-day food halls are quickly spreading across America. Evolving from the fast-growing food truck trend, modern-day food halls have suddenly started taking on a life of their own. Food halls, with the best of a city’s culinary vendors, are opening in nearly every major urban center in America at a pace that’s almost too rapid to chronicle. Food halls are not a new concept. They’ve enjoyed great success in ... Read More...
Conquistadores Classic Returns To Omni Tucson National
With golf season upon us again, the 2017 Tucson Conquistadores Classic returns to the breathtaking Catalina Course at the Omni Tucson National Resort March 15-19, 2017. The tournament was held at the course from 1965-2006, and then returned to the Catalina Course in 2015 when Mark Dawson took home his first Champions Tour title and sacred Conquistadores helmet. Conquistador Classic Returns To Omni Tucson, And History Catalina Course ... Read More...
A Hunger for Authenticity
Written by Carolyn Heneghan. This unique New Orleans cooking experience serves up a slice of local culture and cuisine. The menu would stand out at any top-notch New Orleans eatery: Crabmeat ravigote, seafood-stuffed eggplant with shrimp and a lemon Parmesan sauce, followed by pecan pie. But this table of ravenous diners were not having dinner at a high-end restaurant. They were watching a James Beard award-winning chef prepare a New ... Read More...
Artists Embrace Austin’s Canvas For A Cause
Artists, fans and resort guests came together March 2, 2017 at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa to support "Canvas For A Cause." The artists realized their inspired work live in the resort pavilion, and attendees had the chance to bid on the pieces, with proceeds benefitting the Central Texas Food Bank. The creative event was designed as part of Amplify Austin's "Live Here Give Here" initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ... Read More...