CONTENTS January • February 2014
The Reeds at Shelter Haven, a new luxury boutique hotel in Stone Harbor, NJ
photo credit: Don Pearse Photographers, Inc.
PAGE 10 The Water’s Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, CT recently opened luxurious boutique-style Villas by the Sea
PAGE 24 Ralph’s of South Philly at the Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel is an excellent restaurant for group events and corporate dining, serving classic Italian specialties in a sophisticated setting
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FEATURES
Upscale and Boutique Properties Intimate and luxurious venues with top-notch services and amenities
Its All About The Food Restaurants attracting group dinner meetings and social functions
Working with CVBs and DMOs Tapping into these meeting and event resources
The Winds of Change Recognizing the need for organizational change before it’s too late
TennesSee, Hear, Taste and More... Our intrepid concierge experiences the magic of Music City and beyond
A Brief History of South Carolina BBQ Tracing barbecue back to its roots
EVENTS EXTRAS
EventsWorthy: Discover Lehigh Valley Location Report:
Cherry Hill, Mount Laurel & Camden, NJ; Atlantic City and the South Jersey Shore
EventsWorthy: Meeting Great Expectations 61 Calendar of Events
UpClose: Mike Stershic, Discover Lehigh Valley
PAGE 46 Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, NJ is home to world class entertainment, gaming and fine dining with offerings by legendary celebrity chefs like Wolfgang Puck, whose private dining venue is seen here
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EventsWorthy: Jingle Jam 2013 EventMakers
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The Skye Suite,The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor,NJ EVENTS MID-ATLANTIC January • February 2014
Luxury & Boutique Properties
Group Dining
Working With CVBs & DMOs
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