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Margaritaville Nashville Hotel Now Accepting Reservations

Once Open, Hotel Will Feature Rooftop Bar, Pool with Cabanas, and Variety of Dining Concepts Travelers can now book their stay at Margaritaville’s first urban escape, the 217-room new-build Margaritaville Nashville Hotel, which is expected to open in f

There is a little island nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, a tropical oasis that transports you to a place where time slows down, and your adventurous side revs up. Where you can lobster fish by day and bar hop by night...and wher

50 drinks in 50 states: The Iowa Sunrise

Get inspired to drink your way across America (without ever leaving your backyard) with Margaritaville’s 50 Drinks in 50 States series. So Iowa, it’s the only state name that starts with two vowels. That’s something. There’s also the Hawke

10 colorful hotels designed to brighten your stay

MARGARITAVILLE RESORT ORLANDO CELEBRATES HOTEL GROUNDBREAKING

Margaritaville Resort Orlando, the highly anticipated vacation destination currently under development in the heart of Orlando along U.S. Highway 192 near Toll Road 429 in Western Osceola County, celebrated the groundbreaking of its 187-room hotel. A f

Abigail Hull is a Margaritaville college ambassador at Northern Kentucky University. You can follow her Margaritaville adventures on Instagram at nku.margaritaville. Learn more about Margaritaville University here. I thought long and hard about how

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Listen Up, Parrotheads: Sneak a Peek at Latitude Margaritaville

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While vacationing in Montego Bay, there’s one spot you are bound to visit - the Hip Strip. This…

The Great Margaritaville Adventure Guide

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Ecuador: South America’s Underrated Travel Destination

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Travel Etiquette – How to be a Traveler, Not a Tourist

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Margaritaville Nashville Hotel Groundbreaking

Margaritaville Nashville Hotel, a 217-room new-build hotel perfectly positioned in Nashville’s thriving “SoBro” district, celebrated its groundbreaking earlier…

Book a Margaritaville getaway and save with our hotel and resort offers available for a limited time. Your…

January 12 - 19, Margaritaville Adventures is offering an 8-day trip filled with panoramic vistas, little waterfront restaurants, an ancient…

Since its inception in 2016, Margaritaville University has grown to 200 students on 104 campuses across the United…

MARGARITAVILLE RESORT ORLANDO RELEASES COTTAGE RENDERING

Margaritaville Resort Orlando today provided an exciting glimpse into what life can look like in paradise, releasing a…

MARGARITAVILLE HOLLYWOOD BEACH RESORT TURNS TWO

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, located on the legendary Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in South Florida, invites guests and locals…

Margaritaville Hotel - a Tropical Escape in Pigeon Forge

My postcard from Pensacola… Skipped out of the conference early and high-tailed it across the Panhandle to arrive…

LIMITED TIME MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL & RESORT OFFERS

Looking to drift away to your own version of paradise? Find your perfect escape at a Margaritaville Resort.…

Exciting New Offers at Margaritaville Syracuse

Central New Yorkers have spoken…and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Destiny USA has listened! Margaritaville Syracuse is pleased to…

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Savannah Williams is a Margaritaville college ambassador at the University of Georgia. Learn more about Margaritaville University here.…

Flip Flops (and Fins!) are now up in Grand Cayman!

Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman, a new resort situated on the picturesque Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman,…

Extra TV Features the new Margaritaville-Universal Studios Hollywood

Extra TV’s Traacy Edmonds talks to Jimmy Buffett inside the newest Margaritaville restaurant.

Strike a Pose: Namaste in Margaritaville!

Everyone understands that yoga has amazing benefits for your body, but just like anything that is new, it…

The Margaritaville Beach Hotel is ready to welcome you to its refreshed property in Pensacola Beach, Florida. Over…

Hey there my fellow spring break go-ers! I am so excited for my upcoming Spring Break trip to…

Radio Margaritaville's Kirsten shares her favorite mountain spots

Hello! Kirsten here from Radio Margaritaville, SiriusXM's Ch. 24. Over the holiday weekend I found myself looking over…

Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman Sneak Peek

Unique Variety of Outlets to Debut at New Full-Service Destination Resort; Chef Dylan Benoit Tapped to Oversee Signature…

Celebrating the Holidays in Margaritaville

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Anniversary Weekend Celebration at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Time flies when you’re having FIN! The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort will celebrate their one year anniversary all…

Harvest Caye, Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island in Southern Belize, welcomed its first guests today! The destination features…

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5 Celebrity Favorites That Won't Break the Bank

We all know the rich and famous visit the most expensive and exclusive bars, restaurants and shops throughout…

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One Tank Trip: Weekend Escapes From New Orleans

The Big Easy is one heck of a destination. It’s got everything you’d want: food, parties, history ...…

Savvy's Spots: Concerts, Tours and Treats in Denver

Don't miss this incredible tour of Denver with Savannah Jane Buffett and Margaritaville.

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Freakout-Free Thanksgiving Travel: 6 Pro Tips For Stress-Free Flying

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Savvy Spots: 4 Can't Miss Places On L.A.'s West Side

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Take A Hike: 5 Epic Mountains In The Northeast

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9 of the Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World

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8 Stunning Views That Don't Require An Epic Climb

Looking for some of the world’s most stunning views but not eager to hire a Sherpa guide and…

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Fishing, Surfing and Hanging with Darcie Arahill

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'Flying' with Jimmy for National Aviation Day

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Your 24-hour guide to the best spots in Nashville

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The baby zoo animals you need visit this summer

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Top 11: Best Music Festivals Around the World

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You've gotta see this wild roadside attraction

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Summer in the city: Philadelphia Edition

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This Land is Your Land: 5 4th of July Destinations Across the US of A

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4 can't miss spots to visit in New Orleans

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MOVIES that were actually filmed in New Orleans

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A Nature-lover’s Utopia Found in Florida

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Margaritaville Nashville Hotel, a 217-room new-build hotel perfectly positioned in Nashville’s thriving “SoBro” district, celebrated its groundbreaking earlier this week. A festive event took place on Tuesday, December 5, welcoming nearly a hundred

Pre-order your copy now on Amazon or Barnes and Noble! St. Martin’s Press and Margaritaville Holdings today announced the publication of MARGARITAVILLE: The Cookbook: Relaxed Recipes for a Taste of Paradise, the first cookbook for the global lifesty

Margaritaville Resort Orlando today provided an exciting glimpse into what life can look like in paradise, releasing a new rendering of its vacation cottages. The highly-anticipated $750 million vacation destination, currently under development in the hea