Off the Beaten Track Enough can’t be said about Florence. The birthplace of the Renaissance and home of historical heavy hitters such as Galileo, Dante and Machiavelli, the city’s cultural legacy makes it an awe inspiring must see for all travelers. While walking through the historic center, it’s obvious that … 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
Sister Islands The West Indies’ secret islands are filled with hidden wonders. St. Kitts and Nevis, part of the Leeward Islands, are like no other islands in the Caribbean. Their vibrant, lush vegetation are mixed together with a unique history and culture to provide an eco-tourism adventure along with a … 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
Saba: Unspoiled Caribbean Hideaway After years spent admiring the Saba’s mystic, cloud-covered mountain from afar, I thought it was time to visit this tiny island. I knew little about it, except for what I had read in some of St Maarten/St Martin’s tourist guides—the island was known for eco-tourism, … Read more
After years of traveling to the dual nationality island of St Marten/St Martin for a yearly respite from our hectic lives and after years of paying quite a bit of money on hotels, we finally bought a villa in the French Lowlands. For years we would fantasize about what life … Read more
Seventy-five years ago, when Belize was still British Honduras, Aldous Huxley wrote about it. “If the world has any ends, British Honduras would certainly be one of them. It is not on the way from anywhere to anywhere else. It has no strategic value. It is all but uninhabited.” Some … Read more
A Beginner’s Guide Imagine an idyllic coastline of tropical beaches and world-class surf breaks, backed by a gorgeous hinterland of smouldering volcanoes – and virtually no tourists. Throw in a handful of ravishing colonial Spanish towns and a dynamic capital and you’ve got El Salvador, one of the most enticing … Read more
Carrying a heavy assortment of colorful accessories, bangles and keepsakes she crosses the time worn street. “Business is business!” rings the anthem from the tiny, animated street vendor. Even at 10 years old, her style is relentless. Her beautiful Indian features break into a smile as if by rote … Read more
Uluru-Ayer’s Rock and Alice Springs: the Red Heart of Australia Catching the waves on one of its wide, picture-perfect beaches, it’s easy to forget that most of Australia is a vast wilderness of sun-blistered desert, an ancient world populated by a few hardy farmers and the continent’s first inhabitants, the … Read more
Edited By Travelsquire What is it about Greece that is so exotic, so romantic, so tantalizing that it s at the top of everybody s list and is the one foreign place they’re longing to visit? Let’s face it,dreams were made when we watched Meryl whooping it up on … Read more
A popular image that comes to mind when one imagines the Greeks Isles is one of white- washed houses with bright sea-blue shutters, white sand beaches peppered with tiny fishing boats and caressed by the waves of the turquoise waters that envelope them. In the case of the Greek … Read more
Everything’s coming up Rosé Blazing sun, boiling heat and no beach in sight … what’s the solution? A refreshing rose that will transport you from city sidewalks (or wherever you’re sweltering this summer) to the rolling hills of southern France. OK, before you begin to sneer, let’s be … Read more
A Retsina Revival Plan There’s a quick way to go broke in Greece, and I don’t mean letting an octopus swallow your wallet. It’s cocktails. Johnny Walker and Jim Beam only travel first class; mojitos and Blue Angels, strictly deluxe. So what’s a thirsty traveler to do? Drink Greek. It’s … Read more
For anti-tourist Aegean island hoppers, check out the recently renovated K Boutique Hotel. This stylish, modern hotel is beautifully located near the beach and the center of Rhodes. It’s a great spot for exploration yet off the tourist trail. The hotel offers 30 two-room suites including 23 superior suites, three executive … Read more