T R AV E L
A PERFECT GETAWAY
Beau Rivage Hotel
By Margaret Word Burnside and Aaron R. Fodiman
Photography by Noraa
One of the questions we receive most
often is, “Where can we go for a short
getaway?” There are several choices,
from historic St. Augustine to Disney, or
Thomasville, Georgia. Each has its own appeal,
but one of the places we enjoy most is the
Beau Rivage Hotel in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Although this legendary resort is known
principally for its incredible gaming opportunities,
there is much more to enjoy at this
waterfront tribute to human pampering.
Getting there is easy, with almost daily
flights on Sun Country Airlines from the
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport to Gulfport,
Mississippi and back. You will arrive in
slightly more than an hour; and you don’t
have to touch your luggage again after you
check it at the airport counter, as it will then
be delivered to your room at the Beau. Talk
about easy traveling!
Once checked in, another painless
process, you will find each guest room to be
the quintessential lap of luxury from décor
to bathroom amenities. Their priority at the
Beau is to assure your comfort and pleasure.
Tops on our list of enjoyable pursuits while
we are there are dining and entertainment.
The fine dining opportunities range from
BR Prime, a classic steakhouse with an
incredible wine list and spectacular service
to an edgy but traditional establishment
called Jia that serves sushi and exotic
Pan-Asian cuisine. Our favorite is Stella,
where you are transported to Italy through a
creative menu that makes every dish sing
with authenticity, while keeping up to date
with the latest trends using the best imported
products available. Here, the servers are as
attentive as family members who have invited
you to their home to celebrate some special
moment in your life. These three dining venues,
At Stella, we were captivated by the warmth of
the restaurant’s ambience and service.
150 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2015