I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I’ve fantasized about throwing in the towel and moving to a tropical island. You know, one of those picture-perfect beaches spread across the travel magazines, comprised of two parts sugary sand, one part bright blue sea, and 100% get-your-groove-back. I had a … Read more
Famous for opening Europe’s first Grand Hotel in 1865, the Langham Hospitality Group has set out to make their mark again with the opening of Langham Place in the historically rich city of Haining, about 75 miles west of Shanghai. With a façade inspired by traditional Chinese windows and latticed … Read more
It took a little white but Florentine designer Roberto Cavalli finally managed to make the fashion pack sit-up and take notice. With a global empire of stores in 33 countries around the world, it’s safe to say he is well on his way to becoming an icon in Italian fashion. … Read more
New York is one of the few cities where menus know no ethnic bounds. Yet Filipino food remains foreign to many New Yorkers, an unfamiliar fare that I’ve discovered is delicious. As I stepped into Maharlika, an inviting 40-seat East Village eatery that could easily get lost in the shuffle … Read more
Is your ideal vacation one where you barely have to lift a finger? Then we have a lot in common! Think ancient Roman aristocracy lounging around, being hand fed grapes, and you get a sense of what I’m looking for. Everyone knows that you can expect to receive that kind … Read more
What do Jan Vermeer, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Vivienne Westwood have in common? They are the inspiration behind the Baltazar Hotel’s 11-individually themed rooms and suites, each an explosion of creativity at this boutique property in Budapest. It is this offbeat pursuit of an ultra-cool aestheticism that characteristically describes … Read more
The world is your oyster when it comes to traveling for divine cultural foods. From Caribbean grub to South American staples to European delicacies, let the Squire take you on a delectable journey around the globe that will make your mouth water all the way to the airport! Jamaica Jamaica … Read more
For many of us across the U.S., summer is getting underway and that spells pool time. A pool is a dichotomy of sorts; a place for both relaxing and exercising. And you have to admit that pools have a kind of sex appeal and elegance to them (hello, any infinity … Read more
If Sunset Boulevard’s Norma Desmond stepped out of the classic 1942 film and into the lobby of the Kensington Park Hotel in downtown San Francisco, she’d be right at home. The intricately detailed space makes quite a statement starting with the architectural details … soaring hand painted beamed ceilings and … Read more
Sitting squat on a forlorn block in the Union Square vicinity, San Francisco’s Hotel Nikko will not surprise you as a striking architectural gem, but no matter. As you step inside the towering concrete mass an instant feeling of Zen alters the senses, the sound of water gurgling, a perfect … Read more
Fortunately my legs got a break after six hours of straight downhill skiing (and a few wipeouts), when I found my sanctuary at Cordillera Lodge & Spa. I was thrilled to recline, give my thighs a break and refuel on a bowl of chili washed down with a warm cup … Read more
The last rays of steely blue sunlight are just beginning to fade as I settle into the Nederhütte, an old-world style ski hut nestled in the Austrian Alps toward the bottom of a ski run. Inside, men are in lederhosen and ski boots, countless dancing with hands raised grabbing at … Read more
If you’re anything like me, then you think that a vacation is a chance to spoil yourself with extravagant comforts and amenities. Why shouldn’t you feel like royalty in your home away from home? Our friends at The Luxury Travel Bible have curated a list of the most luxurious new … Read more
If you can find the front door of the Hotel Union Square amid the motley storefronts on the lively block of Powell Street, you’re in for a surprise. Two stunning 10 foot mosaics grace either side of the entrance, a clear indication of the building’s 1913 landmark pedigree. Mind you, … Read more
Home to the international Peace Palace, 118 embassies and King Willem-Alexander, The Hague is one of the Netherlands most extraordinary cities. This “Royal City by the Sea” is also home to a girl whose face you may recognize – Johannes Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. The Girl recently returned … Read more