James A Barraclough 
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 Touring Wine Country When you hear the words “wine country,” the Canadian province Ontario probably doesn’t spring … Read more
Summer is the time for road trips, for rolling down the windows and hitting the road with your favorite driving companions to explore the unknown. Nothing beats the adventure of packing up your car with food, supplies, good music, pets, and a plan for adventure. Once you get on the … Read more
If you’re travelling to Hawaii and you haven’t heard about Merriman’s, consider this your wake up call. The owner, Peter Merriman, is one of twelve chefs who revolutionized fine dining on the Hawaiian Islands in the early 1990s by utilizing high quality, locally grown ingredients in innovative ways, a movement … Read more
Kona Inn Positioned at the water’s edge of Kailua Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii, the Kona Inn is a striking reminder of why people continue to travel to the middle of the Pacific Ocean for vacation. With an open-air dining area that allows a sea breeze to blow … Read more
There is a town situated amongst two massive volcanoes, lush mountains, rolling fields of prairie grass, extensive ranch lands, and the Pacific Ocean. When described like that Waimea may sound imaginary, but it’s not. I’ve been there, and I’ve come back to tell the tale of one of its greatest … Read more
A land of diversity, of beautiful contradictions that must be seen to be believed.
Once in a while everyone needs to get away from the everyday grind and all the responsibilities that go with it but it’s rare that we actually go “off the grid” and just get lost. Part of the problem with taking a true vacation is that there is a … Read more
Marco Island, Florida As the popular saying goes, it’s better to give than to receive, but right nowyou can give and receive at a premier southwest Florida resort! Now through September 30, Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, in partnership with four Gulf Coast organizations, is rewarding travelers who give back … Read more
Planning an itinerary around seeing the important sites in a city can be a time-consuming pain, and if you don’t get a head start, the admission prices can rack up and ruin your best touring mood. But now Smart Destinations has got your back, launching Go Select in May, the … Read more
Virtually Visiting the Norwegian Fjords Thousands of visitors flock to Norway every year, but for those who can’t afford to take a plane, train, or automobile they can now take the Internet. If you’ve always wanted to see the beautiful Norwegian fjords, but don’t have the time or money to … Read more
Opening the Blade The famous Blade Sushi is back at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach. The restaurant closed about a year ago, but it’s back in full swing. It now shares the large dining room with Vida, a classy American restaurant with a “modern brasserie menu,” but it definitely asserts … 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
The Ivy League usually calls to mind beautiful campuses, extra smart students, gothic architecture, and astronomical tuition prices, but the students that attend these eight schools in the northeast are also part of their surrounding communities. The cities differ widely from each other, but they all influence and contribute to … Read more