Macey Phillips

Jan 22, 2025 | travelcurator.com | Macey Phillips

When white sandy beaches with turquoise water are mentioned, your mind probably wanders to island life somewhere very tropical and international. For me, however, my mind goes to a destination stretched along the Florida panhandle where my family and I have vacationed for the last three decades: 30A. You may have heard of the stunning Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach and even the picturesque town of Seaside where the movie The Truman Show was filmed.

Nov 13, 2024 | matadornetwork.com | Macey Phillips

Fostering a sense of hospitality that puts guests at ease is one way the hotel promises a refined stay while matching the laid-back spirit of the Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region. Shortly after my feet touched the hotel’s cobblestone driveway — a nod to the country’s historical streets — I was offered a glass of bubbly to enjoy during the check-in process while admiring the lobby’s design, which represents the shells and waves of the surrounding ocean.