We’ve heard the story one too many times about how your dear old mum made you sing Mother Machree every year at the St. Patrick’s Day recital. Imagine your poor brothers and sisters having to listen to you trying to hit those high notes at the end … “and God … Read more
Spring is officially here and what better way to celebrate than by taking a trip to Ireland? The Squire is pleased to report that Sceptre Tours is offering a special package deal for Ireland this spring. The package includes roundtrip airfare from New York to Ireland, a weekly manual shift … Read more
Guess what? I bet you didn’t know that the Titanic was actually constructed at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. Yup that’s right, the legendary Titanic, known as the largest steamship in the world in 1912, was actually built in good ole’ Ireland and this year will mark … Read more
Summer will be here before you know it, so now is the perfect time to start planning your next trip to an island under the sun. The Squire has found a 9-day, all-inclusive “Splendid Sicily” tour, visiting both Palermo and Taormina (Sicily’s power towns) and providing first-class accommodations, meals and … Read more
Sometimes we really overlook just how vital coffee is to our daily functioning. It is that gentle nudge in the morning that keeps us going and makes our workday bearable. Whether it is the stressful commute, the ever-complaining boss, or your neighbor’s dog that won’t shut up, there is something … Read more
Almost Endless Summer When it comes to summer vacations you have to decide if you are a beach person or a mountain person. Since for most people summer activities are usually beach-related, it’s not as often that you hear someone admitting that he just prefers the mountains. If you are … Read more
Aruba International Film Festival On June 10, the 2nd annual Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) will begin with an appearance from Golden Globe Award-winning actress Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones in “Sex and the City”). Why is such a recognizable actress, especially one most famous for portraying the fast, city life … Read more
Tuesday, June 21st, marks the official beginning of summer, and the longest day of the year, with the sun rising at 5:25 AM and not setting until 8:30 PM, making that 15 hours and 5 minutes of glorious summer sunshine. The summer solstice has been an occasion for celebrations and … Read more
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate our nation’s independence that’s a bit more fast-paced than the typical quiet backyard cookout, why not spend the Fourth of July in the country’s most exciting city? The famous Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Festival is taking off in New York City, promising … Read more
Delta Air Lines recently announced the opening of its “social media ticket window.” Essentially, anyone logged on to Facebook can visit Delta’s page and book a flight directly from there. When asked for an explanation as to why the airline came up with this idea, Delta’s vice president of eCommerce, … Read more
Why do west-coasters and tall Texans hardly ever make it to this island paradise? Probably because the effort to arrive at the white sands of Barbados involves a long travel plan via Miami International or New York’s JFK All that has changed now with American Airline’s new non-stop schedule to … Read more
I remember a few weeks ago, a good friend of mine had this credit card size passport in her wallet. I had never seen one before, but after she told me it was a passport card, a cheaper alternative to buying a passport book for land and sea travel, I … Read more
Top 5 Summer Vacation Tips Booking – If you can’t find a great deal from your favorite online booking agent, a good tip is to consult airline websites and compare prices. Often times, air carriers will offer their own discounts on travel packages. As always, plan ahead for best rates. … Read more
Weasel Coffee and Bowls of Pho I landed in Saigon a few minutes past midnight exhausted and wired but excited to be in Vietnam, a country that had occupied my imagination for decades. I’d had just enough time at Narita airport to pick up a liter of Yamazaki Single … Read more
Burritos in Burgundy? Let Me Start with Mexico The closest California comes to Burgundy, where the overriding French sensibility towards wine and food permeates the consciousness of just about everyone, is Napa Valley. How ironic then that this famed wine producing region with its exquisite Cabernets and world-class restaurants is … Read more