DeMarco Williams

Atlanta

Managing Editor at Forbes Travel Guide

Lindy & Doug's son. Zee's hubby. Nile's dad. West End repper. ATL sports nut. Regionally respected scribe. World explorer. #IWroteMyWayOut

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RS Recommends: The Best Hotels for Music Fans

1 week ago | yahoo.com | DeMarco Williams |Tim Chan

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There’s a lot for music-loving travelers to like about the Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. More from Rolling StoneThe place has a 7,000-seat entertainment venue, suites suitable for a pop sensation, and a lagoon-style area with bungalows perfect for hiding from paparazzi.
How A Tampa Bay Treasure Is Celebrating 100 Years

1 week ago | forbes.com | DeMarco Williams

Even at the century mark, The Vinoy still looks great. The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph CollectionFor a hotel to remain in business after 100 years, it means it has endured world wars, global pandemics and travelers’ ever-changing needs. For a hotel to do it in Florida, it not only overcame those obstacles, but it dealt directly with natural disasters and had to work around Mickey Mouse’s shadow.
How A Tampa Bay Treasure Is Celebrating 100 Years

1 week ago | stories.forbestravelguide.com | DeMarco Williams

For a hotel to remain in business after 100 years, it means it has endured world wars, global pandemics and travelers’ ever-changing needs. For a hotel to do it in Florida, it not only overcame those obstacles, but it dealt directly with natural disasters and had to work around Mickey Mouse’s shadow.
The Wyoming Town For All Seasons

1 week ago | forbes.com | DeMarco Williams

No matter if it’s warm or wintry, Jackson Hole is a wildly entertaining destination. iStock-miroslav1Here’s an interesting fact about Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Teton is the wealthiest county in the country, with a median household income of $1.3 million. And did you know that Yellowstone Park, just an hour from the center of Jackson, is the world’s first national park?
The Wyoming Town For All Seasons

1 week ago | stories.forbestravelguide.com | DeMarco Williams

Here’s an interesting fact about Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Teton is the wealthiest county in the country, with a median household income of $1.3 million. And did you know that Yellowstone Park, just an hour from the center of Jackson, is the world’s first national park? Another interesting piece of trivia is that Jackson Hole Airport sits inside Grand Teton National Park, making it the only commercial airport in the United States that can state such a claim.
The Best Gear for Road Trips, From Creature Comforts to Emergency Essentials

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jonathan Zavaleta |Sage Anderson |DeMarco Williams

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Between Real ID headaches and pervasive air traffic control issues, even those without flight anxiety might choose to skip the airport and head out on a road trip instead. With road trips, there’s no rushing to your gate or tossing liquids, and you only have to take your shoes off when you want to.
Where To Get Late-Night Desserts In Atlanta

3 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Jacinta Howard |Juli Horsford |Nina Hemphill Reeder |DeMarco Williams

Open 24 hours, Monday-SundaySublime makes some of our favorite donuts in Atlanta—they have the perfect consistency, soft and pillowy, and a boat load of flavors, from the delicious dulce de leche to the sweet cream-filled A-Town Cream. Both the Georgia Tech and North Druid Hills locations are open 24/7, so you can enjoy their donuts whenever the mood strikes, which, if you’ve ever been to Sublime, is probably often.
The 13 Best Hot Dogs In Atlanta

3 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Juli Horsford |DeMarco Williams

Pepper’s tagline is “wiener slingers,” and that’s a pretty good summation of this pop-up, which serves some of the city's most creative hot dogs. Their Damn Dog is the reason we used to sneak a container of truffle aioli into ballparks—now we can actually get it at Truist Park.
Atlanta’s Most Exciting Summer Restaurant Openings

1 month ago | theinfatuation.com | Jacinta Howard |Juli Horsford |DeMarco Williams

The Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar chain is sliding into the former South Main Kitchen space in Alpharetta this spring. Expect a raw bar where you’ll have a front row seat to oyster shucking, a pass-through window to the street, and a giant shark that presumably isn’t part of the menu but will be judging your cocktail choices. Popular food truck Momma’s Cup of Rice is going brick-and-mortar with a location in Fayetteville.
Vacation Like A Celebrity In Turks And Caicos

1 month ago | forbes.com | DeMarco Williams

Celebrities are just like you. When they make vacation plans, they consider the weather, safety and the resort’s proximity to the beach the same way you do. This might explain why Turks and Caicos ends up on so many stars’ social feeds. The Caribbean nation roughly a third of the size of Rhode Island checks every box and does so with an effortless elegance. Just ask model Cindy Crawford and former tennis star Maria Sharapova, who’ve stayed at Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Grace Bay Club.