Thom Meintel 
By Thom Meintel With twenty-four countries having legalized same sex marriage to date, it’s safe to say that gay friendly honeymoon destinations are on the map. Let’s face it. The holidays are the perfect time to get hitched and gallop off into the sunset together. And there’s never been a … Read more
In Kentucky horses are everything; except maybe for bourbon. I thought I knew enough about the legendary liquid – how to make a perfect Manhattan. But when I hit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, an integral part of a visit to Louisville, Kentucky, my Manhattans were infinitely improved. Bourbon history is … Read more
If you dream of visiting exotic locales but worry about returning with an extra five pounds you’re not alone. Today’s savvy travelers are focused on keeping healthy and fit when away from their regimes. Relax! Whether you’re a hardcore health buff, a raw-vegan connoisseur or simply want to try different … Read more
Remember when the thought of having dinner in the restaurant of your hotel wasn’t exactly exciting? Guess what? Those days are long gone. From the still-on-fire Augustine at the Beekman Hotel, to the supremely popular NoMad at the NoMad Hotel and now over the bridges and through the tunnels to … Read more
Now that it’s officially spring, rooftop season is about to take off. Temperatures across the country are climbing into the 60’s and the forecast for the coming week in NYC looks promising. While New York City is no stranger to rooftop bars, it’s a clever idea to discover the best … Read more
What goes better with wine than cheese? OK, don’t answer that question. How about what goes better with Moroccan wine than French cheese? If you agree and swoon at the mention of camembert, you’re in luck. Next week a French Connection will be more than ever a la mode as Cheese … Read more
Months before stepping foot in Anchorage I was told that the winter had been unseasonably warm; there hadn’t been much snow. This was something of a revelation as I was anticipating freezing temperatures too low to imagine and what I’d need to buy before I left to keep warm (snow … Read more
Ice, Ice Baby A muffled “crunch” sounds under the car’s wheels as we careen to the shoulder of the Alaska Highway into the snow. Having missed the turnoff for a dog mushing outing, we’re now making a U-turn and going back. Or, at least that’s the plan. It’s barely noon … Read more
Expect the unexpected in this boutique hotel in Paris. From the decor to the design, it’s all about romance.
The first thing on my mind after stepping foot into Le Boutique Hotel in Bordeaux, France was that I had walked onto a location set for the movie, “Les Miz”. The little property nestled among the narrow streets of a city set in the 1800’s was seriously channeling the past. … Read more
Now that the dog days of summer have transitioned to chilly autumn days, our tastes have changed along with the temperatures. Fall is the perfect season to explore the myriad of flavor profiles offered up in the increasingly popular craft cocktail bars around the globe.
A stay at the Hotel Itsas Mendia, in the quaint town of Bidart just a few miles down the coast from Biarritz, France, is like a visit to your rich uncle’s seaside villa.
Hotel bars have come a long way in the last few years. Here are the Squire’s favorites in Australia, Los Angeles, New York and Las Vegas.
With a fresh new red logo, the rebranded Metropolitan Museum of Art has stepped up to the plate with a travel-worthy exhibit at the Met Breuer. For the price of a single admission you can enjoy a stroll over to the main museum on Fifth Avenue to catch other exhibits. … Read more
Some kids are suckers for trains. I admit I was one of them. At least once or twice a week a few of us “trainies” would head for the local tracks near the neighborhood and try to clock in the speeds as the shiny cars sped along a (now … Read more