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.

Destinations, Events, Food and Wine, Restaurants

Eating High On The Hog At New Orleans’ Restaurant R’evolution
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

February 20, 2013

To celebrate the annual butchering of the pigs, the fine-dining establishment presents its inaugural Boucherie Feast.

Destinations, Events, Hotels, Sports, Travel Tips

Pelican Hill Tees Off With Golf Academy And Play Packages
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

February 19, 2013

The Southern California resort offers unlimited golf and a host of clinics for players looking to tune up their game.

Events, Food and Wine, Lists, Restaurants, Shows and Performances, Travel Tips

Mardi Gras’ Can’t-Miss Events
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

February 6, 2013

There’s a lot more to Carnival than bead collecting, and this colorful list of upcoming NOLA celebrations proves just that.

Destinations, Sports, Uncategorized

Live Your Sports Dreams At Fantasy Camps
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

February 4, 2013

From icy tracks in New York to tennis courts in the Caribbean, we get in the game with five experiences that allow your wildest fantasies to come true.

Destinations, Events, Shows and Performances, Sports, Travel Tips

Events To Circle On Your February Travel Calendar
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

February 1, 2013

Whether you like being pummeled by produce or watching fast cars, there’s something for you this month.

Events, Sports, Uncategorized

Your Guide To Super Bowl XLVII In NOLA
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 28, 2013

Check out our Super Bowl XLVII playbook to score access to all of the hot parties, must-visit restaurants and best fan events in New Orleans.

Destinations, Events, Sports, Travel Tips

Live Your Baseball Dreams With MLB Fantasy Experiences
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 22, 2013

As the pros prep for spring training in Arizona and Florida, everyday guys and gals take to the field, too.

Airports, Destinations, Events, Food and Wine, Hotels, Restaurants, Shows and Performances, Travel Tips

Spending Two Perfect Days In Atlanta
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 15, 2013

The home of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coke has another fun side just waiting to be explored on your next short visit.

Events, Shows and Performances

Soho Gallery Scores Impressive Sports Photo Exhibition
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 14, 2013

Morrison Hotel Gallery fills out its roster with images from legendary sports photographers like Neil Leifer and Walter Iooss.

Destinations, Food and Wine, Hotels, Restaurants, Spas

A New Waldorf Strikes A Pose In Downtown Berlin
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 11, 2013

For its first foray into Germany, the iconic brand makes an undeniably strong impression in the center of the capital city.

Destinations, Hotels, Restaurants

Five Things To Know About Vana Belle, Koh Samui
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 11, 2013

With the opening of this tropical paradise, Thailand makes good on its 2013 resolution of enjoying life more.

Destinations, Events, Hotels

NOLA Boutique Hotel Provides The Spoils Of War
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 8, 2013

Hotel Mazarin’s Battle of New Orleans package is fit for a king — or at least a three-star general.