Jeff Greif The Squire loves a good guidebook both for planning a trip as well as when he’s on the road. Usually, he never has less than two when travelling. Some guidebooks are great for finding out what to see and do, while others give you sound bites on hotels and restaurants … Read more
I think I have a good reason to be proud … I’m an honorary Calgarian. That’s what I became after reciting the oath and receiving my “White Hat.” The hat is not only an enduring symbol of the Wild West and the cowboy but also of the Calgary Stampede which … Read more
How do you judge a hotel? By the stars? By the service? Or by the amenities you get? Let’s face it everyone wants swag these days, and if you are like us the goodies you get with your stay really enhances it. Here are things that we look for, some are bundled … Read more
It’s a summer evening in Fira, Santorini, after sunset. Music is booming out of every open doorway signaling that the evening has officially begun. Crowds of people are lining the narrow walkways of the largest village on the island. Climbing up the steps past the whitewashed buildings towards one … Read more
It’s been said that the island of Santorini was created by a famous earthquake about 1500 BC and that it may be a remnant of the legendary lost continent of Atlantis. While this is true, there is another side to the mysterious island. Writers throughout history have already dedicated countless … Read more
The Radisson Blu brand has arrived in the U.S. and landed in downtown Chicago in the Aqua Tower, an 18 story building designed by environmentally conscious architect, Jeanne Gang, of Studio Gang Architects. The building was designed with a lot of open space that is immediately noticeable in the public … Read more
From the lobby’s marble floor to the top floor’s panoramic views, The Peninsula Tokyo is, in its entirety, refined through and through. As Tokyo’s landmark hotel, this location of The Peninsula Group doesn’t lack for opulence. The fusion of traditional Japanese culture, the latest technology, sublime service and a prime … Read more
At CVI.CHE 105 every table is full. The warehouse space in downtown Miami hums and buzzes like a beehive. Cement columns anchor stark white tables and chairs cramming the space where white paneled walls with illuminated vitrines harbor Latino-centric curios. All the more to keep you in the mood. It’s … Read more
While listening to the sexy, trancey c.d. compilation, from Dark to Light, the Musical Journey of Klaus K, it all slowly trickled back through my mind – the sights, sounds and special moments the Klaus K Hotel provided in my short stay in Helsinki, Finland. I felt like a local … Read more
It was June and we were celebrating Midnight Sun, so spirits were high as we boarded the Helsinki flight. I’d already been won over by the boarding passes with all over background images of nature scenes and the Finns in their natural environment, a key element in a trip … Read more
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I traveled to Mont Tremblant earlier this year in March to catch the last weekend of skiing before the official close of the season. Guess what? I hadn’t been skiing for over 25 years! I was anxiously looking forward to getting back on the slopes in the Northeast where … Read more
Partake in the season of leaf-peeping as summer fades out and fall bursts in. As one of the most picturesque times of the year in Bucks County, Pa., autumn brings in a bounty of colorful foliage with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. A short 75 miles from New York City … Read more
I’m not ashamed to admit it. I travel obsessively, am faithful to one airline, American, and know their frequent flyer program like a script. Last year when I made Executive Platinum, the highest level of elite status for the first time, you would have thought I’d won the lottery. I … Read more
Talk about trying to stand out! The new Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is one of the few hotels on the Strip without a casino. The 47 story, 392 room property (opened in December 2009) doesn’t have even a single slot machine. There isn’t an all you can eat buffet or … Read more