Swytch Bike Kit for converting to an e-bike on TravelSquire

Swytch Bike: Snapshot Review

Hardcore cyclists often balk at the mention of electric bikes, but that doesn’t negate the fact that there’s a market for these pedal-assist types of transportation. What if you could keep your pedal bike, and have the option to convert it to an e-bike when needed? Swytch Bike provides a … Read more

Emirates Wine

Emirates Wine and Dine Club

With international flights grounded and travel plans on hold, avid travelers are eagerly looking for creative ways to experience the world from the comforts of home. For those out of ideas, Emirates presents an option: become a wine and food expert! Emirates serves some of the finest wines in the … Read more

Virtual Happy Hours from The Bloomsbury Bar on TravelSquire

The Travel Squire’s Virtual Happy Hour

In case you’ve never given it a second thought, every day, somewhere it’s 5 o’clock.  Sure, we know you’d rather be enjoying Happy Hour relaxing poolside with a cocktail in hand. Or maybe at a rooftop bar in New York City with friends. Sadly, we know that’s not possible yet. … Read more

Des Moines Iowa on TravelSquire

My City – Des Moines with Michael Shawn “Clown” Crahan

While travel and festivals remain stalled, we’re here to bring you inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors If all you know about Iowa is the catchy Rogers & Hammerstein tune from State Fair or the rolling plains and cornfields from your road … Read more

Spring skiing in Vermont on TravelSquire

Spring Skiing in Vermont

Our travel may be temporarily interrupted, but we can still dream and plan. We’re here to bring you travel inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors Sugarbush Resort is in the scenic Mad River Valley of Vermont, and averages 250 inches of snow … Read more

KYU Miami on TravelSquire

Artistic Design, Asian Cuisine, Curated Cocktails, and Community Pride

Executive Chef Michael Lewis and General Manager Steven Haigh opened KYU in February 2016, in the red hot arts district of Wynwood, Miami. The wood-fired Asian-inspired restaurant features a diverse menu with a commitment to green practices and community outreach and has quickly become a local favorite. The name KYU … Read more

Toronto

Toronto – Canada’s Melting Pot

Canada’s largest city, Toronto, is home to a diverse population of nearly three million people which includes virtually all of the world’s culture groups, reflected in the more than 100 languages and dialects spoken. As a result of this diversity, Toronto is known for its tolerance, open-mindedness, and acceptance. Multiculturalism … Read more

Flying High on Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines is one of those quiet success stories. The airline has grown immensely since its humble beginnings just over six years ago from their Toronto Island hub base, to become an airline of choice for travelers to numerous key Canadian destinations. Since their maiden flight on October 23, 2006 … Read more

Tourists Love Pride Toronto

Pride Toronto is one of the biggest LGBT events in the world, and it’s about to get even bigger with World Pride on the horizon for 2014. With over a million estimated attendees this year taking part in one of more of the festivities planned during the three day event, … Read more

Finland’s Culture Club

[wide][/wide] Finland has an air of mystique. Situated in the northern reaches of Europe as part of the Nordic region, a quarter of its territory is north of the Arctic Circle and further north you’re bound for Norway. It has a heavy Baltic influence thanks to Estonia to the south, … Read more

Winter Wonderland, Québec

Québec City is one of the most charming cities in North America. With over 400 years of history to absorb, there’s always something to excite and inspire. While many visitors choose to do their explorations during the sunny summer months, with the proximity of the city center to the great … Read more

A Table for Two or Twenty Two

Commonly after check-in, many hotel guests choose to sidestep the bar and restaurant on site for other establishments in the vicinity. The reasons vary. Perhaps some are seeking a local experience or others think they’ll be shelling out overinflated room service prices by eating at the property. Recently, at the … Read more

Hotel Pur-fection

Having been to Québec City a few times, I really didn’t know what to expect of the recently opened Hotel Pur. I’d popped my head into the lobby on a previous trip when I was exploring the hotel’s neighborhood of Saint-Roch and it looked futuristic. This former Holiday Inn has … Read more

Charlevoix, Québec

Charming Charlevoix The Charlevoix region in the province of Québec (Canada) is a 6,000 square kilometer protected UNESCO World Bisophere Reserve, rich in forests, streams, and wildlife. It’s also flanked on the north shore by the mighty St. Lawrence River, portions of which are designated as a marine conservation area, … Read more