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Goat Island Marina Is A 2020 Boaters’ Choice Marina!

Goat Island Marina Is A 2020 Boaters’ Choice Marina!

Updated: Jan 25, 2021


Goat Island Marina offers a quiet, relaxing atmosphere in the “City by the Sea,” only minutes away from downtown Newport. Enjoy breathtaking harbor views while relaxing at your slip, or take a quick shuttle ride into town to experience Newport’s revered shopping and exciting nightlife.


We are excited to share that Goat Island Marina was named a 2020 Boaters’ Choice marina by Marinas.com! Thanks to your patronage and positive feedback, we are among the top 3% of US marinas listed on Marinas.com. Check out what other boaters are saying about Goat Island Marina on our Marinas.com profile page here. And for the full list of Boaters Choice marinas, head on over to the Boaters’ Choice winners page on Marinas.com.

Thank you for your support throughout 2020 – we can’t wait to see what 2021 has in store!




Regatta Place Named Winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2021

Regatta Place Named Winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2021


REGATTA PLACE NAMED WINNER OF THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2021

15th Annual Best of Weddings Awards Honor the Top Wedding Vendors Across America

Newport, Rhode Island/January 1, 2021The Newport Experience is pleased to announce that Regatta Place has been selected as a 2021 ­­winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, a leading wedding planning and registry brand and app. This is the 5th year Regatta Place has been named a winner of The Knot Best of Weddings awards.

Despite COVID-19 interrupting many 2020 weddings and social events, wedding professionals around the nation continued to support to-be-weds throughout their wedding planning journeys. From adjusting future schedules to make way for postponed weddings, to helping couples host socially distanced weddings following state and local guidelines and restrictions with an increased focus on health and safety, wedding pros—and the industry as a whole—rallied together in 2020, ultimately helping couples continue to celebrate life and love. The Knot 2021 Best of Weddings recognition honors the vendors who went above and beyond to help to-be-weds navigate the global pandemic.

In 2021, five percent of hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals listed on The Knot received this distinguished award. In its fifteenth annual year, The Knot continues its long-standing tradition of supporting local wedding vendors with The Knot Best of Weddings 2021, an annual by-couples, for-couples guide to the top wedding professionals across the country. This comes as the industry prepares for an increase in upcoming celebrations due to postponed events throughout 2020.

To determine the winners, The Knot analyzed its millions of user reviews across various vendor categories—including venues, musicians, florists, photographers, caterers and more—to find the highest rated vendors of the year. These winners represent the best of the best wedding professionals that engaged couples should consider booking for their own unique weddings.

The Knot has inspired 25 million couples (and counting!) to plan a wedding that’s uniquely theirs. With a rich history of providing high-quality content and inspiration, The Knot makes it easy for couples to connect with and book the right wedding professionals to create their perfect wedding day. On The Knot Marketplace, couples can connect with any of the hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals across the country. The Knot Best of Weddings gives couples the confidence to find and book the best local vendors to bring their wedding visions to life. In combination with years of trusted content, The Knot’s innovative technology simplifies wedding planning, inspiring couples to plan a wedding unique to their love story and personalities.


Wedding professionals who win The Knot Best of Weddings are members of WeddingPro, the leading B2B wedding brand. As the largest marketplace and community for wedding professionals, WeddingPro connects businesses with more than 13 million unique monthly visitors who are planning weddings on The Knot and WeddingWire, as well as with hundreds of thousands of pros in the industry. Through its online marketplaces, educational programs and community-building events, WeddingPro is dedicated to helping wedding professionals build relationships with couples and pros that grow their businesses.


For more information about The Knot Best of Weddings and this year’s winners, please visit https://www.theknot.com/vendors/best-of-weddings.


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About Regatta Place

Regatta Place provides the private seclusion of a waterfront getaway and paramount views of the Newport Harbor. Located on historic Goat Island and situated in the heart of Goat Island Marina, Regatta Place offers the ideal setting for your next waterfront event or wedding reception.

Steeped in Newport’s rich sailing tradition and surrounded by state-of-the-art and classic luxury yachts, this exclusive property accommodates up to 180 guests with the most breathtaking and unsurpassed views of Newport Harbor. Regatta Place creates instant atmosphere with an elegant cream-and-white striped tent adorned with billowed draperies and striking chandeliers, all surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Sip sophisticated cocktails and feast on scrumptious hors d’oeuvres while taking in the views from our dockside patio.

End the evening by sailing away aboard the Schooner Aurora, conveniently docked only steps away in the Newport Harbor.


About The Knot

The Knot is one of the nation’s leading multiplatform wedding resources offering a seamless, all-in-one planning experience—from finding inspiration and local vendors to creating and managing all guest experiences, wedding registries and more. The trusted brand reaches a majority of engaged couples in the US through the #1 iOS and Android mobile app The Knot Wedding Planner, the #1 wedding planning website TheKnot.com, The Knot national and local wedding magazines, and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that’s uniquely them. Visit The Knot online at Facebook.com/TheKnot and @TheKnot on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.


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2020 Best of Newport Wedding Awards

2020 Best of Newport Wedding Awards

This year we are happy to announce we have won “Best Ceremony Venue” and runner-up for “Best Reception Venue” at OceanCliff. Thank you for all the love & support and thank you to everyone who voted for #bestofnewportwedding !


Schooner Aurora also took home a prize! Awarded as “Best Wedding Weekend Activity”



The Safari Room Wins 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award

The Safari Room Wins 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award

Based on Exceptional 2019 Traveler/Diner Reviews

Each year TripAdvisor combs through reviews, ratings, and saves travelers from everywhere. They use that information to award the very best, making Safari Room in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide.


“Winners of the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards should be proud of this distinguished recognition,” said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at TripAdvisor. “Although it’s been a challenging year for travel and hospitality, we want to celebrate our partners’ achievements. Award winners are beloved for their exceptional service and quality. Not only are these winners well deserving, they are also a great source of inspiration for travelers/diners as the world begins to venture out again.”


Reviews:

“We stopped here for lunch while spending a few days in Newport. We were seated outdoors and the view overlooks the harbor, so while enjoying our food we saw multiple sailboats go by! Very relaxing.


“This is a great spot to dine on a nice evening. Relaxing with beautiful views. Clam Chowder was excellent.”


To see reviews and popular dishes of The Safari Room, click here




OceanCliff Wedding As Seen In: Bliss Celebrations Magazine

OceanCliff Wedding As Seen In: Bliss Celebrations Magazine


We are so excited to share that Christina + Joel’s beautiful OceanCliff wedding is featured in the latest issue of Bliss Celebrations Magazine, on newsstands now! If you’re looking for inspiration for your OceanCliff wedding, we definitely suggest taking notes from this one. We’re so obsessed with these florals!




Regatta Place Wedding As Seen In: Bliss Celebrations Magazine

Regatta Place Wedding As Seen In: Bliss Celebrations Magazine

Updated: Jul 21, 2020

We are so excited to share that Steph + Sean’s beautiful Regatta Place wedding is featured in the latest issue of Bliss Celebrations Magazine, on newsstands now! If you’re looking for inspiration for your Regatta Place wedding, we definitely suggest taking notes from this one. We’re so obsessed with the seaside hues and romantic vibe!


Regatta Place Wedding

Stone House featured in Coastal Living Magazine