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, 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.

Destinations, Restaurants, Tastemakers

Portlandia’s Carrie Brownstein Takes Us On A Tour Of Her City
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 4, 2013

One of the stars of the IFC comedic hit tells us why Portland should seriously be on your must-visit list.

Destinations, Hotels

Five Things To Know About The New W Bangkok
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

January 3, 2013

Of course, the Asian property is super chic. But what else about it stands out in the thriving Thai hotel crowd?

Destinations, Hotels, Restaurants

A Look At Las Vegas’ Lavish Doomsday Dining
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

December 21, 2012

Ready for Armaged-dine? With over-the-top feasts and fancy spirits, restaurants along the Strip are certainly prepared.

Destinations, Events, Hotels

The Best Bowl Games For The Buck
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

December 21, 2012

Our starting lineup of this season’s bowls that will provide a competitive game in a festive atmosphere—and won’t sack your wallet.

Destinations, Hotels, Lists

Senior Associate Editor DeMarco Williams’ Hotel Bucket List
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

December 21, 2012

From an ice hotel in Sweden and eco pods in the Alps to the white sand beaches of Bora Bora and the Maldives, we hope our tallies of must-visit properties inspire your own wanderlust within.

Destinations, Hotels

African Hotels To Visit In 2013
By Forbes Travel Guide Editor DeMarco Williams

December 18, 2012

With seven of the world’s 10 fastest-growing economies in Africa, luxury hotels see this as the perfect time to expand their footprint in the continent.