Articles by Tim Cotroneo

Omni La Costa is Making its Move

Omni La Costa is Making its Move

Golf's most dramatic victories often occur when a champion makes a winning charge on the finishing holes. Like a Rory McElroy golf swing, Architects Damian Pascuzzo, Steve Pate, and Jeff Brauer's Omni La Costa redesign has placed a premium on the follow through.

Interview with James Lane of Galley Bay Resort

Interview with James Lane of Galley Bay Resort

Galley Bay Resort's signature adults-only feature was prompted by a mid 90s game of chess gone wrong.

The Somerset on Grace Bay: Turks and Caicos' Generation Vacation Destination

The Somerset on Grace Bay: Turks and Caicos' Generation Vacation Destination

You've longed to discover a vacation destination that not only makes your own heart sing, but also appeals to your extended family. The Somerset at Grace Bay gives every family member room to breathe on one of the most luxurious oceanfront settings in the Caribbean.

Great Tradition at Ocean Reef Golf Club in Key Largo, FL

Great Tradition at Ocean Reef Golf Club in Key Largo, FL

For the golf purist, to play a course where the pro hails from Scotland has a certain mystical quality to it. After meeting the Ocean Reef Club's Director of Golf and learning he is from the sport's birthplace, the mystical factor begins to skyrocket.

Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo: 12 Promises in Paradise

Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo: 12 Promises in Paradise

You've decided that a Florida upscale retreat is something you want to regularly include in your future. You can envision what this place looks and feels like. What if there were a vacation setting designed to exceed your expectations? In Key Largo there's a magical place called Ocean Reef Club.

Caneel Bay: One Caribbean Resort, Seven Stunning Beaches

Caneel Bay: One Caribbean Resort, Seven Stunning Beaches

Every winter, travelers residing in chilly climates from around the world spend hours researching which Caribbean getaway offers the ultimate resort and beach dream package. Now imagine discovering a five-star hotel hosting a bounty of beaches, each one more beautiful than the last.

Teona Spa in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Teona Spa in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Edmonde Sidibe-Jones achieved Master spa and beauty status in the South of France before arriving on the Turks and Caicos Island of Providenciales in 2002.

Many Happy Returns at Hotel St.-Barth Isle De France

Many Happy Returns at Hotel St.-Barth Isle De France

A returning guest is the foundation to a hotel's long-term success. At the Isle De France in St. Barths, one couple enjoyed their stay so much that they bought the hotel.

Antigua's Cocobay Resort: A 'Have It All' Caribbean Experience

Antigua's Cocobay Resort: A 'Have It All' Caribbean Experience

What if there were a Caribbean escape where you could have it all? On the island of Antigua, "what if" is spelled Cocobay Resort. The views, the beach, the food, and the ambiance are picture-perfect at Cocobay.

Turks & Caicos' Regent Village: An Enticing Meeting Place

Turks & Caicos' Regent Village: An Enticing Meeting Place

The best meetings showcase a dynamic business topic, a compelling speaker, or an incentive that will motivate your audience. What if your next meeting was located on Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, voted the number one beach in the world by Trip Advisor?

Frenchman's Reef Resort's $48 Million Renovation

Frenchman's Reef Resort's $48 Million Renovation

Anticipation High in St. Thomas for Hotel's October Re-opening

An Escape to Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

An Escape to Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

No sooner have you entered the gates of Cap Cana than you feel like someone has flipped a switch. During the one-mile drive leading up to the Caleton Beach Club & Villas, an unmistakable feeling of hushed anticipation will have you inching forward to the edge of your seat.

Playing Punta Cana's Punta Espada Golf Course

Playing Punta Cana's Punta Espada Golf Course

Imagine lush fairways, the bluest water you've ever seen, and a course designed by the greatest golfer the world has ever known. If your golf bucket-list didn't already include Punta Espada in Punta Cana, then keep reading.

Pasta in Paradise: Anguilla's Trattoria Tramonto

Pasta in Paradise: Anguilla's Trattoria Tramonto

Italian-born Alan Piazzi remembers the first time he dreamed of working at a bar and restaurant in the Caribbean. "I watched the move Cocktail starring Tom Cruise. I thought, 'That's what I want to do,"' Piazzi said.

Jet Set Pet: VIP (Very Important Pet) Treatment at New York's Best Pet-Friendly Hotels

Jet Set Pet: VIP (Very Important Pet) Treatment at New York's Best Pet-Friendly Hotels

A plush terrycloth robe is an amenity that many well-heeled travelers come to expect from a fine hotel. In New York City, there is a hotel where man's best friend can also expect this same comfortable attire.