Thom Meintel 
What is it that makes a beach hotel great? Is it direct access to a pearly white sand beach? Is it a nightly Happy Hour at a Tiki bar right on that beach? Is it an Olympic sized pool for twilight swims? Or how about smartly designed rooms and public … Read more
Traveling for food is a new passion point with global travelers on the move. In a hats off gesture to the kings and queens of cuisine around the world who inspire us to eat with adventure no matter where we are, TravelSquire brings you CHEF TALK, sponsored by Le Cordon … Read more
Krakow is full of surprises from its magnificent medieval Market Square in the Old Town to the Disney-esque Wawel Castle sitting majestically above it on Wawel Hill. An astounding ten million tourists visit the historic destination every year, a testament to its star power with travelers. From time to time … Read more
Punta Mita is a tropical paradise, an oasis of white-sand beaches and turquoise waters off the coast of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit roughly 10 miles north of Puerto Vallarta. It’s home to the Four Seasons & St. Regis Punta Mita resorts, both super upscale yet uber-relaxed. We recently caught up with … Read more
Arriving in Krakow on a hot and muggy national holiday, I noticed on a map that the UNESCO World Heritage designated “Old Town” was encircled by a park. What was my first thought? Tour the city on a bike, of course. I watched gleeful residents and their kids zooming along … Read more
Traveling for food is a new passion point with global travelers on the move. In a hats off gesture to the kings and queens of cuisine around the world who inspire us to eat with adventure no matter where we are, TravelSquire brings you CHEF TALK, sponsored by Le Cordon … Read more
Wroclaw (pronounced “Vrot-swahv”), Poland’s jewel of a city just under four hours from Warsaw, is proud of itself. Voted European Capital of Culture in 2016 and European Best Destination 2018, it has more than a few feathers in its cap – City of 100 Bridges, City of 5 Rivers, City … Read more
“Are you ready to get into your time machine?” Those words spoken some years ago by a Budapest tour guide still resonate with me today. I was taking a private tour that juxtaposed the Communist years in Hungary with the present day and it was really interesting. The city was … Read more
Known as Music City, Nashville is where the world of music meets southern comfort. This is a land where the tunes are country along with jazz, blues, and rock and where the food can be grits and gravy as well as a grilled lobster. Though it’s home to such high-profile … Read more
With its iconic crimson bridge, sweeping vistas from every hill and rich cultural experiences—it’s easy to see why so many have left their hearts in San Francisco. The city by the bay is also just an hour away from California’s wine country making it an ideal place to call home … Read more
With more than 8 million residents spread across five boroughs, New York City is the ultimate cultural melting pot. There’s so much to love in this mega-city. From the bright lights of Broadway to the eclectic mix of architectural styles to the never-ending buzz of Times Square, New York is … Read more
Foodies, culinary travelers and sun lovers rejoice! It’s that time of year again. The annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF ® ) returns for its 18th edition February 20 – 24, 2019. Recognized as one of America’s most prestigious gourmet gatherings, the sellout event is sponsored by the Food Network … Read more
A giant elephant adorning the façade of Vatan leads you toward your Indian culinary adventure in lower Manhattan. It’s late on a Saturday night and inside the place is abuzz with energy. The decor is snazzy for sure with assorted large and wonderfully intimate thatched roof banquettes lining a large … Read more
Located near San Francisco in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, Benicia is one of the oldest cities on the West Coast. It was once the state capital. This bustling arts community sports a beautiful waterfront and top-notch shopping and dining. Hundreds of artists live and … Read more
A big fig tree standing dead center leads the way into the dining room of OFA. It’s a connection to nature, so important in Brazilian culture. Hanging ferns and a lush garden patio out back reminds you that in Miami it’s all about the outdoors. But indoors tactile surfaces abound … Read more