Press Room

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (July 21, 2016) – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, BVI is honored to announce the recent attainment of the coveted Four Diamond Rating by AAA. This achievement ranks Scrub Island as a premier establishment esteemed by professional inspectors, the hospitality industry and more than 56 million AAA/CAA members, with only 5.7 […]

TAMPA, Fla. (July 21, 2016) – From now through Sept. 3, 2016, Floridians hungry to travel the Sunshine State can visit the food-focused Epicurean Hotel at a savings of 25 percent. With rates starting as low as $139, residents have the opportunity to experience the culinary-themed, boutique hotel, located in the trendy Hyde Park historic […]

TAMPA, Fla. (July 14, 2016) – The Epicurean Hotel is hosting the second Epic Chef Showdown to benefit Feeding Tampa Bay, the area’s largest food rescue and distribution organization. The Epic Chef Showdown is a seven-week competition pitting eight of the Tampa Bay area’s top restaurants against each other in a friendly cooking competition judged […]

What: The Epicurean Hotel is once again hosting their epic SPLASH Sundays pool parties 10 weekends in a row beginning July 3. Each week SPLASH sponsors – Appleton Rum and Coca Cola – will present a variety of rotating entertainment and activities including music from DJ Fresh and The Certified Fresh DJs, craft cocktail specials […]

What: The Epicurean Hotel is hosting Dive-In movies on select Saturday evenings this summer. Presented by Cinema Squatch and DJ Fresh, the evening will include poolside music and movie trivia. Food and cocktails will be available for purchase. Sponsors include the Tampa Bay Rowdies, The Dali Museum, That’s So Tampa and Asgard Worldwide. Where: Epicurean […]

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (May 16, 2016) – Located on a serene 230-acre private-island haven in the British Virgin Islands, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina offers an ideal mix of elements for multigenerational summer trips, with accommodations, amenities, activities and affordable rates that appeal to the diverse travel preferences of Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials. […]

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (May XX, 2016) – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, BVI recently appointed Nancy Williams as director of sales for the luxury private island resort, the first member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection in the Caribbean. Williams brings more than 25 years of success in domestic and international hospitality markets to the position, […]

TAMPA, Fla. (April 21, 2016) – As part of Marriott’s Full Service Franchise Awards, the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa was recently named 2015 Hotel of the Year – Autograph Collection – East. The accolade is based on a set of specific criteria and guiding principles, including revenue and room nights, as well as the hotel’s […]

TAMPA, Fla. (Mar. 21, 2016) – The Epicurean Hotel will be singing the blues this April – blueberries, that is – thanks to its partnership with local Wish Farms to celebrate Florida Blueberry Month. Throughout the month, the flavorful fruit will be showcased in a variety of menu items and classes in the Epicurean Theatre. […]

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (March XX, 2016) – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, BVI recently appointed Dr. Rajamannar “Raja” Chinnaraju as spa director of its luxurious Ixora Spa, where he will oversee the extensive menu of services, daily operations and highly skilled staff. With a degree in Naturopathic Medicine and Yoga Therapy from Dr. M.G.R. […]