Let’s face it, social distancing is tough. But for all of us who suffer from acute wanderlust, not being able to travel is tougher. Thankfully, destinations are desperate to get our attention now as we think about planning future trips. The result? An abundance of virtual travel options. Explore cities … Read more
Our travel may be temporarily interrupted, but we can still dream and plan. We’re here to bring you travel inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors If “Off-the-Beaten-Track” is the clarion call of the more adventurous traveler, then “quirky” must be the flashier … Read more
At the moment we’re being bombarded day and night with bad news and there seems there’s no light yet at the end of the tunnel. After alternating between curling up on the couch with a blanket over my head and being glued to the internet and social media, I made … Read more
“Put your jackets on and come outside. You don’t want to miss this!” Those were the only words we needed from our host, Johan Stenevad. We had just finished dinner at the Lapland Guesthouse in the Swedish Lapland high above the Arctic Circle. Scurrying outside wearing far fewer layers than … Read more
The sign read: “The ultimate in-home security, the Safe and Panic Room.” Boy, was I relieved that I could check that off my Christmas list. As many as 15 million shoppers descend on Harrods each year, but on my recent visit to London, I came and gawked. Gawked at the … Read more
‘Tis the season for snow-kissed strolls, excessive window displays, overeating and watching a whole lot of Hallmark holiday movies (but maybe that’s just me?). If you do manage to make it to New York City for the holidays and can pry yourself away from all the shopping, a number of … Read more
There’s a Christmas tree made out of moss, one made out of roses and another made out of CANDY! If there was a reason to visit Longwood Gardens, that last one should be at the top. Conceived as a Gilded Age estate by industrial magnate Pierre Samuel du Pont, Longwood … Read more
Remember the original movie Halloween? Debuting back in 1978, knife-wielding Michael Myers clothed in gray coveralls, creepy mask in place stalked unsuspecting victims while uber-creepy music played in the background. After viewing the skin-crawling flick at the theater I insisted to my now ex-husband that we spend the night at … Read more
Celebrities are practically travel fanatics, forever on the road and globetrotting from one event to the next, whether it’s in Cannes, New York or L.A. However, the logistics may differ from one person to the next. We at Travelsquire.com posed the debatable question, “Do you carry on or check your luggage?” to a random … Read more
Opening my eyes in the early morning light, I peered out the window of my sleeper car on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief from Chicago to Los Angeles. The sun reflected off the rugged mountain landscape. We’re not in Kansas anymore I thought! Overnight the pastoral landscapes dotted with grain silos and … Read more
I thought I had to go to France to see the best Impressionist paintings. And then I went to Connecticut. Little did I know that a corridor in the southwestern part of the state, stretching from the Greenwich area to Stamford, Wilton and beyond, played host to some of the … Read more
Just days away, the unofficial end of summer will arrive. If you’re still undecided about your plans, check out these last minute Labor Day weekend getaways for some ideas. Sanibel Island, Florida White-sand palm-fringed beaches, blue skies, abundant seashells and stellar sunsets await on the island beaches of Sanibel. Less … Read more
Finding a brunch spot in the West Village may be the easiest quest ever right now as there are so many choices. But isn’t it nice when you discover a really super new one? With La Ventura, you’re in pretty good hands as the restaurant comes from the team of … Read more
It’s hard to believe that 50 years ago this coming weekend the Woodstock Festival took place in Bethel, New York. Though there are many celebrations to commemorate the most important music festival ever (except for the actual recreation of it) one way to celebrate that summer of love and music … Read more
“Why would anyone give you a houseboat to sail when you can’t even steer a canoe straight?” This was the question from my 11-year-old granddaughter. She had a point. On our recent canoeing trip together, I navigated straight into the banks of the river more than once. The prospect of … Read more