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Globe and Mail
21-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
The Biltmore Hotel Miami Recognized by Preferred Hotels & Resorts with 2025 Preferred Awards of Excellence
Coral Gables, Florida, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preferred Hotels & Resorts - the world's largest independent hotel brand - has announced its 2025 Preferred Awards of Excellence with The Biltmore among 11 winning hotels. Presented by the brand's CEO Lindsey Ueberroth and President Michelle Woodley at the annual Preferred Global Conference in Singapore on May 15, 2025 The Biltmore was awarded I Prefer Hotel of the Year 'I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to The Biltmore Hotel for being awarded the esteemed I Prefer Hotel of the Year award. Awarded the prestigious I Prefer Members' Choice Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024 The Biltmore has truly unlocked the power of loyalty. With a remarkable level of engagement, The Biltmore is a shining example of how a resort can utilize this powerful program to increase repeat guest stays and attract new guests for the future.' Dan Coyle, Executive Vice President, United States & Canada, Preferred Hotels & Resorts. The Preferred Awards of Excellence recognize member hotels that epitomize excellence within the brand's global portfolio of over 600 hotels, resorts, and residences, and inspire the global travel community to pursue #ThePreferredLife. To qualify for nomination, hotels were required to rank among the top in their region as part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Integrated Quality Assurance program, which includes third party on-site inspections and real-time guest feedback from the world's top consumer review sites. 'We are honored to be recognized the I Prefer hotel of the year. And it was particularly rewarding to receive the recognition when amongst our fellow PHR-hoteliers at the recent PHR-2025 Awards of Excellence', noted Tom Prescott, President. He continued, 'The Biltmore Hotel endeavors not only to provide all its guests a remarkable experience during their stay but also strives to raise the level of that experience to new heights within the luxury travel segment whenever possible. I am proud of what my team members at the Historic Landmark do each and every day, and even more pleased that our PHR- I Prefer members feel the same way.' The Biltmore Hotel endures as the iconic epicenter of Coral Gables, one of America's first planned cities. Built on a dream in 10 months, the Biltmore and Biltmore Golf will be celebrating a century of rich history in January of 2026. For the full list of the Preferred Awards of Excellence winners, visit
Forbes
05-04-2025
- Forbes
How To Plan An Adult Spring Break Vacation To Coral Gables
The exterior of Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables Though Miami is one of the most popular spring break spots for its golden beaches and vibrant nightlife, it can feel rowdy this time of year. So if you're an adult—because grown-ups also deserve time off from the daily grind—who wants to visit The Magic City, but don't want to be in the thick of things, consider Coral Gables. Sra. Martinez is one of the best restaurants in Coral Gables. Just seven miles from downtown Miami, Coral Gables is a postcard-perfect city—no wonder it's nicknamed the 'City Beautiful'—that's adored for its stunning Mediterranean architecture, charming tree-lined streets, and upscale lifestyle. Enticing restaurants abound: Newcomer Sra. Martinez by James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein and her husband David Martinez sends out out Spanish- and Mediterranean-influenced fare (think: oxtail paella, mushroom shawarma, harissa-rubbed prawns) in a swanky dining room filled with live music. Coral Gables is also home to high-end shopping and wellness. (Be sure to try one of Toska Spa & Facial Bar's celebrity-loved facials.) The grand lobby of Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables As for where to stay in town, the answer is obvious. Opened in 1926, The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables is a local legend that's famed for its storied history—it was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986—distinguished guests from Judy Garland to Franklin D. Roosevelt, and elevated but laid-back experience. Nearly a century later, The biltmore still holds court as one of Miami's best hotels. For starters: the design is spectacular. A striking example of Mediterranean Revival architecture, the 315-foot-tall property stretched across 150-plus acres commands your attention long before you've pulled up. Inside, the lobby continues to impress with hand-painted barrel-vaulted ceilings, towering marble columns, and handsome mahogany furnishings. Instead of a bland playlist, you ears will pick up on the cheerful chirps of finches from their nine-foot-tall birdcages. A Junior Suite at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables Thanks to a $25 million renovation that wrapped in 2018, the 271 guest rooms and suites are spacious retreats, boldly accented with shades of deep amethyst, robin egg blue, and gold, and classically done up with the essentials for a good night's sleep. Even better? All of the accommodations offer breathtaking views, whether you're overlooking the 18-hole championship golf course or taking in the city skyline. The Biltmore Spa at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables Since The Biltmore is a full-service resort, you might not want to leave after you've checked in. The massive outdoor pool is among the country's largest—and best enjoyed with a private cabana—while golf and tennis fanatics will flip for the Donald Ross-designed championship course, Jim McLean Golf School, and nine hard courts. When it's time to unwind, head to The Biltmore Spa, a 12,000-square-sanctuary for massages—the Deep Vine Theraputic Massage is ideal after a long day out—and facials delivered with expert care. Fontana at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables Though the Biltmore's signature restaurant Fontana is open all day and has a stunning fountain-adorned courtyard—which provides a pretty backdrop when the weather is nice—dinner stands out with craveable handmade pastas like the Aragosta Fra Diavolo (spicy lobster linguine) and perfectly grilled meats. And on Sundays, Fontana comes alive for its legendary Sunday Brunch, an extravagant all-you-can-eat affair of caviar, sushi, carved meats, and bottomless sparkling wine.
Bloomberg
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Trump Tariffs Aren't Scaring Car Collectors Away From Big Purchases
To watch Sholto Gilbertson working a crowd is to see a man seducing the world's wealthiest car collectors so completely that they will gladly raise a finger to bid another $50,000, or $100,000, to win whatever gilded machine he's offering on the auction block. On Feb. 27, 80 miles south of Mar-a-Lago — and seemingly a world away from the chaos of a new Trump administration — the chain-smoking Welshman was cajoling, imploring, flattering, scolding and charming his way to $35 million in sales on just nine lots during RM Sotheby's auction at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. It was one of two sales planned for the weekend's second annual ModaMiami celebration of all things automotive.
Los Angeles Times
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Beloved owner of one of Hollywood's last costume shops dies at 90
Ursula Boschet, the iconic Hollywood costume designer, whose shop draped celebrities and civilians for more than half a century, has died. She was 90. Boschet died Monday afternoon of pancreatic cancer surrounded by family at her home in Chatsworth, a spokesperson for the family confirmed. In a career that defied the frequent churn and vagaries associated with the entertainment industry, Ursula's Costumes became a local institution. Over five decades she estimated that she made more than 100,000 costumes for television, films, plays and private customers. Boschet garnered a reputation for her well-crafted, creative threads — and for not making a fuss over celebrities. 'She was special. She was a really big part of my family's life. She had a passion for creativity and she will be missed,' said Jamie Lee Curtis, who began coming to Ursula's Costumes over 30 years ago, in an interview with The Times. Kathleen Uris, a costumer who worked with Boschet for more than 20 years, described the experience as a 'master class with a genius costumer.' In addition to her entertainment work such as for the nearly seven-season duration of the 1980s television show 'Cagney & Lacey,' Boschet was the go-to designer for a number of costume parties in Los Angeles, including the annual Labyrinth Masquerade Ball, held at the Biltmore Hotel. For decades, people lined up around the block during the month of October, when the shop was open seven days a week to keep up with Halloween customers. Many of her clients became like extended family members. The walls of her store are covered in framed autographed photos of scores of actors including Bruce Willis and Curtis, all addressed to her. She made costumes for Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver's children. When Michael Keaton came to the shop with his little dog after starring in 'Batman,' Boschet said she made a miniature Caped Crusader costume for the pooch. Steve Martin, whom she met while working on his 1984 film 'All of Me,' asked her to create hidden suit pockets from which he could pull things out for one of his magic acts. In the early 1990s, he appeared as the Great Flydini, who retrieved items such as scarves, eggs and a telephone from the fly in his pants. Curtis recalled visiting the shop each year as early as April to begin consulting with Boschet about her family's Halloween costumes. 'We had long discussions about what this year's costumes were going to be and the accouterments,' Curtis said. 'She had such a breadth of knowledge and how to build something out of nothing.' Later, when Curtis' youngest daughter became involved in gaming and cosplay, Boschet became an invaluable ally. 'When I think of teachers and those who appreciated and saw my children's gifts and made a difference, Ursula is one of them,' Curtis said. 'She is someone who made an impact on our family life through her work with our daughter. She was special.' Despite a series of health troubles, up until recently, the diminutive nonagenarian continued to come to the store and workshop that bears her name in Santa Monica five days a week, working eight to 10 hours a day. However, last summer Boschet announced that she planned to finally shut down following a storm of industry woes that included the pandemic and the labor strikes. She also cited her age and health, and the fact that she had no one to take over the business (her children were uninterested). 'There was no money coming in,' she told The Times. 'I couldn't pay the rent anymore. And I have bills to pay.' The news left her legions of customers bereft. 'I'm heartbroken,' Kate Beckinsale said last July, adding, 'Ursula is one of my longest relationships in L.A., including my marriage.' Beckinsale came in about once a month to dress up and rent costumes for herself, friends and family. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1934, the daughter of a butcher and a homemaker, Boschet learned dressmaking and tailoring at 14. In 1952, at 18, she married her husband, a barber. With postwar Germany still largely in rubble, they found it difficult to earn a living and in 1957 they emigrated to Canada. For nearly five years in Toronto, Boschet worked at a large sock factory before the couple moved to Los Angeles, where she got a job working on various theater productions. She joined the Theatrical Wardrobe Union, which sent her around to the studios. In 1973, she landed at Disney, which leased a space in what is now called the Culver Studios, primarily making costumes for Disney on Parade. Three years later, when the parade work ended, she decided to launch her own wardrobe and costume business. After announcing the closure of Ursula's Costumes last summer, Boschet began to sell off her inventory, which represented every possible period and type of costume and accessory. Many of her longtime customers made a pilgrimage to the shop to say goodbye and buy a piece of costume history. The shop will close for good this Saturday. Boschet is survived by her daughter, Ela Steere, and son, Richard Boschet; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
