Stephanie Ziskal

Stephanie has been a contributing writer for Travel Squire for over a decade, having authored many historical hotels of America. She loves exploring unfrequented destinations in addition to some of the more well-known tourist destinations. She and her husband are on a mission to check off the "1000 Places To See Before You Die" and believe Patricia Schultz always steers them in the right direction. When not hitting the road, she is a full-time international education professional. She finds travel writing to be an invaluable way to document her own adventures while sharing with the rest of the world.

The Palm, Miami

The often-illusive “American Dream” was and still is a driving force behind the success of the restaurant, The Palm. When Pio Bozzi and John Ganzi immigrated to New York from Parma, Italy, undoubtedly, they were motivated by the dream of a better life with more opportunity. Luckily for New Yorkers, … Read more

Après Ski at 39 Degrees Lounge

It is no wonder that the term used to describe, “after skiing shenanigans” is French. Après ski has become a universal term originating from the European concept of bringing an end to an epic day of skiing with some drinks, dancing and socializing. Austria has particularly cultivated the art of … Read more

Plato’s, Aspen

“The first and greatest of necessities is food, which is the condition of life and existence.” ~ Plato Plato’s, located in the Aspen Meadow’s Resort, immediately transports guests to a relaxed and calmer state of mind, perfectly appropriate in this hotel for ‘higher thinking.’ Exactly what does that mean? Well, … Read more

The Standard Spa

The first thing you notice as you walk into the Standard Spa on Miami Beach is the incredible view of Biscayne Bay. Ideally located off the main drag of Miami Beach’s Collins Avenue on a quiet patch of land that fronts the Venetian Causeway, the spa is the Standard Hotel’s … Read more