R. Couri Hay 
While travel remains stalled, we’re continuing to dream and plan. We’re here to bring you travel inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors There is no single adventure on earth that can change your relationship with the universe like a safari. Ben Affleck, … Read more
Ambling around New Orleans’ French Quarter is an immersive experience replete with live music on every block, historic architecture from the mid 18th century, tap dancers, fantastically costumed revelers no matter the month, amazing food and Mardi Gras parades every Sunday all year long. Let’s not forget the voodoo culture, ghosts … Read more
If the idea of traveling back in time and exploring ancient ruins sounds appealing, a visit to Petra, Jordan is my suggestion. This city, which covers 100 miles, is the grandest surviving example of architecture from the Roman, Nabataean, and Byzantine eras. Along with Egypt’s pyramids and Macho Picchu’s Citadel … Read more
Tel Aviv is an exciting city that embraces the oldest traditions of Israeli culture and melds them into an advanced, modern metropolis. Add strategic placement on the Mediterranean Sea and you have a spectacular coastal setting. But lately it has also become the holy grail for food lovers which is … Read more
When culinary event marketer Herb Karlitz visited Israel in 2018, he was blown away by the food scene, and how it had changed from his first trip, more than 20 years before. “I had left schnitzled out and underwhelmed by the lack of variety in dishes,” he confessed. “After eating … Read more
Think about going to St. Petersburg in the summer for White Nights—a season that boasts up to 21 hours of daylight. Petrograd St. Petersburg was so named by Tsar Peter the Great, after his patron saint, who is traditionally pictured holding the keys to heaven. I wanted to get there … Read more
Christopher Isherwood famously wrote about the debauchery of early 1930s Weimar Berlin in his book, “The Berlin Stories,” the basis for the movie “Cabaret.” I decided to keep a diary of my recent visit to the hugely popular German city. While my experiences were nowhere near as racy as Isherwood’s, … Read more
Our imaginations were on fire as we sailed out of Sydney Harbour bound for New Zealand on the incomparable Queen Mary 2. Captain Peter Philpott slowly steered the ship out to sea with the help of three tiny red tugboats as the sun’s golden rays bounced off the white tiles … Read more
Sensational Sydney If you want to explore Australia and experience both the cultural and natural wonders of this enormous country, the Queen Mary 2 is the way to do it. During this year’s “World Voyage” the QM2 cruised into eight ports from Sydney to Perth, including Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Margaret … Read more
Dusk to Dawn There’s nothing like an invitation to a royal wedding to get you to Serbia – unless you just like to party; then, spending any weekend in Belgrade is worth the trip. From dusk to dawn the nightlife in the capital of Serbia sizzles, making it one of … Read more
Museums, Restaurants, Nightlife & Art Fairs Chicago is a city you can visit all year with cultural events, exhibitions and art fairs to suit every taste. The city LITERALLY lights up during the holidays. Christmas Tree 2017 marks the 104th year of Chicago’s official tree and the third year it’s … Read more
Having sat in the lap of luxury for most of our time spent in Marrakesh, we decided to get out on our own and rent a car. Our destination: the quiet oasis of Fez, a six and half hour drive from Marrakech, and well worth a few days. Fez is … Read more
Marrakesh, the ancient city in Morocco is having a renaissance. Sophisticated travelers are rediscovering the sights, sounds, and smells of this fabled city. The city is welcoming and safe and this October will see the opening of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in the famed Majorelle Gardens featuring the work … Read more
Here are the Top 10 Things To Do In London London’s St. James neighborhood is uniquely situated amidst greenery, with St. James’s Park, Green Park and Hyde Park nearby, as well as Buckingham Palace, the hustle, bustle of Piccadilly, the elegance of Mayfair and West End theaters a short stroll … Read more
Driving Ireland’s snaking country roads is both a challenge and a thrill. You just never know what you’ll uncover. We had already traversed hundreds of miles and crossed several counties; the awe inspiring 7 estates we toured only fueled the fire to discover more of Ireland’s storied past. We were … Read more