Stories by DeMarco Williams

DeMarco Williams is the managing editor at Forbes Travel Guide, where he oversees daily editorial content and shepherds FTG’s correspondents program. Williams’ beat consists of everything involving luxury travel — cuisine, culture, wellness and high-end hotels. He’s a big sports fan, too, so he considers any opportunity to mix a PGA Golf tournament or the College Football Playoff with upscale travel a win-win.

A leading expert in hospitality journalism, Williams has been with FTG since 2012, taking over as managing editor in 2018. He has also written for such outlets as Destination Marriott, Fodors, Rolling Stone, Bleacher Report and Infatuation.

Golf, Resorts

Master Your Golf Game At This Hidden Resort Gem
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

June 5, 2014

With six courses, a top club-fitting facility and a Star-Rated lodge, this Georgia golf haven makes everyone feel like a PGA pro.

Holidays, Hotels

Six Top Memorial Day Getaways
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

May 23, 2014

Usher in summer in style by visiting one of these hotels and taking part in some lavish celebrations.

News, Tastemakers

Visit These 2014 James Beard Winners
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

May 6, 2014

Forbes Travel Guide Tastemakers and Star-Rated restaurants shine brightly at the Foundation’s annual awards presentation.

Events, Hotels

Five Great Places To Travel In May
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

May 5, 2014

Even with food, festivals and foul balls all over the calendar, we were still somehow able to spotlight the month’s most fun events.

Food and Wine, Restaurants

The Five Most-Anticipated Spring Restaurant Openings
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

April 7, 2014

In this season of renewal, it makes perfect sense that spectacular eateries all across the map would start to blossom.

Bars, Destinations, Drinks, Nightlife

Where To Savor Over-The-Top Cocktails This Spring
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

April 4, 2014

For some high-end bars and restaurants, the only thing more lavish than some of the drinks’ ingredients is the price tag attached to them.

Destinations, Events, Golf, Hotels, Interviews, Sports

Talking Golf With Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

April 3, 2014

In Las Vegas for The Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, “The Great One” shares his thoughts on golf, Sin City and smart traveling.

Attractions and Landmarks, Destinations, Events, Food and Wine, Hotels, Shows and Performances, Sports

Your Winning Guide To March Madness
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

March 25, 2014

Though we can’t fill out our brackets until March 16, we’ve scouted each city’s off-the-court events and hotels that will help your journey be a slam dunk.

Drinks, Events, Nightlife, Sports

The NBA’s Three Most Posh Private Clubs
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

March 19, 2014

Exclusivity and elegance are the names of the game when it comes to pro basketball’s hottest VIP sections.

Celebrities, Golf, Interviews, Sports, Tastemakers

Going For A Drive With Cristie Kerr
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

February 6, 2014

The sweet-swinging Forbes Travel Guide Tastemaker talks about the new LPGA season, a new outlook on the game and having a newborn.

Destinations, Events, Food and Wine, Hotels, Sports

Your Survival Guide To Super Bowl XLVIII
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 28, 2014

From cooking contests with celebrity chefs to floating party hotels, one way or another, this year’s big game in frigid NY/NJ promises to be frozen in our memories.

Destinations, Hotels, Interviews, Star Ratings

Big Sky Country Gets Its Five-Star Shine
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 28, 2014

We chat with the GM at The Ranch at Rock Creek, Montana’s first Five-Star hotel.