Nature Boy Everyone knows the Squire is crazy for an adventure but I wasn’t sure what to expect when we decided to trek to the mystical island of Samothrace, close to Turkey in the north Aegean, after the season had ended. My love of all things natural struck a chord … Read more
[wide][/wide] If Athens is Greece’s yin, then Thessaloniki is its yang. Often overshadowed by the beauty and popularity of the capital, Thessaloniki, the second city, is smaller than its big sister but its laid back vibe is a blank canvas for the equal parts of history and culture that make … Read more
Galway and the Aran Islands Several years ago I had one of the best vacations of my life when I traveled around the West of Ireland, particularly in counties Galway and Mayo, taking in its dramatic scenery and catching up with family—my father was born in Mayo and I still … Read more
The days when celebs celebrated their nuptials in Mexico are long gone and every Tom, Dick and Madonna is looking for an untouched, completely private locale to get away from it all with their newlywed partner in crime. It’s no surprise then that Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon chose to … Read more
Where in the world can you go to see a breeches-clad Johnny Depp smothered in guy-liner and sporting gold teeth? Well, anywhere there’s a movie theatre, really, given that People magazine’s former Sexiest Man Alive is currently starring in the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean installment, On Stranger Tides. But … Read more
Temple of Chic, Imaret Hotel Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and live like a Greek in an ancient place? Kavala is the place to do exactly that (and more). Northern Greece’s second largest city is just a few hours by car … Read more
La Mamounia Every hotel that undergoes a substantial remodeling or restoration has a vision of the end result and when it will reopen for business. But let’s just get one thing straight right here – how many of them take three years to complete and are worth the wait? La … Read more
As one of Miami’s most cherished landmarks, The Raleigh Hotel encompasses fashion, elegance and glamour. The oceanfront hotel was built and designed in 1940 by famed architect Laurence Murray Dixon, one of the most prolific and acclaimed architects of South Beach’s historic Art Deco District. One of the most famous … Read more
The W Hollywood Hollywood always loves a return. That is why everyone in Los Angeles is excited about the opening there of new restaurants, stores and hotels that are revitalizing the neighborhood and bringing it back to life. Hollywood Boulevard between La Brea and Vine, once the heart of tinseltown, … Read more
Everyone loves Cherry Blossoms. If you don’t agree, it’s because you haven’t seen `em at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. This year’s festival will celebrate the 99th anniversary of the 3,000 Yoshino cherry trees presented by the Mayor of Tokyo to the city of Washington as a … Read more
Hotel Mediterraneo Looking for an escape from the long winter? Dream of roaming “under the Tuscan sun” but feel overwhelmed by summer’s masses of tourists? The Squire has the solution for you. With discounts of over 50% off rack rates, Bettoja Hotels offers winter visitors fantastic nightly rates on … Read more
You may know Nikki Beach from your last weekend trip to Miami, but did you know that there’s a little bit of South Beach headed to Vegas? The Tropicana Las Vegas Resort Hotel and Casino has begun the first phase of its $180 million transformation, scheduled for completion this May. … Read more
Slip Away to Bliss Italy has often been the setting for romance, spontaneous adventures, and unforgettable moments. With the cool blue sea lapping wide rocky beaches, endless vistas round winding curves, and the sheer dizziness of its vertical towns, the enchanting Amalfi Coast has lured many of the rich and … Read more
Cleveland Independents, the largest group of independently-owned restaurantsin the country, is celebrating its sixth annual Cleveland Restaurant Weeknow through November 14. Ninety of the organization’s restaurants areoffering three course, $30 prix fixe menus. Although the event’s format mayseem similar to that of other major metropolitan areas, ClevelandIndependents’ members see it … Read more
The Squire knows you love good food but are you nuts for skiing, too? Wanna do both? Don’t worry, I don’t mean at the same time, but if you enjoy fine wine and cuisine on the slopes, then you’ll definitely like what’s on the menu at The Little Nell, Aspen’s … Read more