Prelude in the know
Bedding down
One of Miami’s most infamous lounge clubs is coming to Atlanta. Opening on Marietta Street in The Glenn Hotel, BED (which stands for Beverage Entertainment Dining) has long been one of South Beach’s hottest restaurant/lounges, where celebrities and the beautiful people come to eat, drink and relax… on actual beds. Guests are invited to take off their shoes and slip on some slippers, then enjoy the French-American cuisine from chef Vitor Casassola of Aquavit and Blue Door fame or venture to the rooftop for a drink, where they can enjoy splendid views of the Atlanta skyline. The three-level venue is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.bedrestaurants.com
Classic luxury
New York City’s St Regis Hotel is known as one of the city’s most opulent landmarks. Located on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, the hotel has long been rated as one of the best in the world. Built in 1904, the St Regis was designed to cater to “gentlemen” and their families—the hotel has a long history of hosting world leaders, Hollywood stars and the crème of high society. The hotel continues the tradition of extravagance with English-style butlers, an award-winning spa and the swanky King Cole Bar & Lounge. Make your NYC visit a truly memorable experience by basking in this great hotel’s luxury. www.stregis.com
Catching air
Take a break from the bunny slope to see how the pros do it. The eight-week Big Air Fridays series at Aspen/Snowmass this season is sure to astound extreme sports fans. Starting on January 18, Fanny Hill at the Snowmass Mall sees Colorado’s best snowboarders and skiers compete for prizes by launching themselves skyward, showing off their latest tricks.
And if you are lucky enough to be in Aspen/Snowmass between January 27-31, prepare to be dazzled by the world’s top athletes at this year’s Winter X Games Ten, where fans can experience everything from Moto X to snowmobile racing. www.aspensnowmass.com
Golf heaven
After a two-year, $25 million renovation project, the New Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in Durham, North Carolina is complete. Located on the campus of Duke University, the award-winning hotel now features 271 guestrooms and suites, a state-of-the-art conference center, a grand ballroom, the refurbished Fairview Restaurant, a new pool, fitness facilities, golf shop, 27,600 square feet of golf practice areas and a new varsity golf education building.
Perfect for work and play, the Robert Trent Jones-designed championship course is the perfect remedy to a long day of work, which is made easy with high-speed wireless internet. Located 20 minutes from the airport, this should be an essential stop for any true golf enthusiast. www.washingtondukeinn.com