Thom Meintel 
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in an artist’s studio, surrounded by boundless creativity? Welcome to Hotel Chez Swann, Montréal’s daring hotel concept with a spark of spontaneity. Let’s start with the name which calls to mind a graceful and serene creature, a great analogy … Read more
While waiting to board my flight to Québec City I got the sense that I was going somewhere international. A short hour and five minutes later I was staring at a landscape of trees upon landing. I quickly understood what the Québecers had already made clear to me … … Read more
If you crave being in the vortex of the SoBe (South Beach) scene when you’re weekending in Miami, then head to Quattro. Don’t even think about what came primero (first), segundo (second) and terzo (third), Quattro, although 4th in name should be first in mind. Quattro, the restaurant of “gastronomia … Read more
Highpoint Bistro & Bar I wondered about the name of the restaurant as we sat down at our table at Highpoint, a New York City place that has to be experienced. When I asked our clever server Jason, he said that this was the first restaurant in Manhattan for chef, … Read more
The Maldives. A world away, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, there is no where else like it on the Earth. Specifically it is a chain of atolls, so there are no mountains only reef built isles; they rise from the water just far enough to graze the sky. … Read more
We Fell for Iguazu Falls Iguazu Falls has been called one of the greatest natural wonders on earth, and one of the places to visit before you die. Why then, did only one of us know it existed? Do you? And now that you have heard of it…read on … Read more
SHERATON BUCKS COUNTY HOTEL Some interesting rock formations in a kind of pink quartz guide the way toward the spartan entrance to the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel and the driveway winds its way under a large porte cochere that can easily harbor 2 vehicles. Located in one of the main … Read more
Better Than Ever By the end of May in New Orleans you can easily find yourself with a case of the summertime blues. This year, mine were bad. With temperatures nearing 100 for days on end, 90 degrees felt like a cold snap. I knew I had to get away … Read more
Do you love travel? Of course you do – why else would you be reading travelsquire? Now, do you also love not having to pay for stuff? Of course you do – if you don’t, that’s kind of weird. What would you say if I told you that you could … Read more
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
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 Theatre Goers Get Star Treatment Planning a visit to the city of the stars? Although visitors to LA are never guaranteed celebrity sightings, the winter season brings a variety of “A Listers” to Los Angeles area theaters. Through January 16, 2011, Tony®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner and TV … Read more
Where Culture Meets Relaxation Let me begin by saying that like so many people I’m fascinated with twins. I guess you could say that when I chose to go to Trinidad and Tobago, I was curious if these sister islands were “twin islands” like the “twin cities” of Minneapolis … Read more
Go West A vacation in Negril, Jamaica can be a life-changing experience. This westernmost island community blessed by nature is lush, and full of unexpected pleasures that are right in front of your nose. Staying tucked inside an all inclusive resort 24/7 with your every wish granted isn’t exactly … Read more
The Oprah Winfrey Show is currently filming in Queensland, Australia, home of the Great Barrier Reef, with a group of her hand-picked audience. On the first stop of her “Down Under” tour which began on the Great Barrier Reef’s Hamilton Island, she cuddled with Elvis the koala and went to … Read more