On a historical walking tour of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, our guide points to a clock at the top of a bank building. As is always the case with town clocks, the time looks off. Then I look again and realize it’s a “tide clock,” which indicates the approaching high tide … Read more
After all the lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, it’s no wonder that many families are desperate to ditch online schooling and Zoom meetings for the tail end of summer sun and fun. While it is not the best year for travel, truth be told, it is still possible. If you are … Read more
Costa Rica’s borders are opening to travelers from some U. S. States. As of September 1st, residents of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Vermont, Virginia and Washington D. C. will be permitted to enter the country. Two weeks later, on Sept. 15, residents of Colorado, … Read more
Remember when we could freely book travel to any destination? Obviously, that’s not happening in 2020. Nevertheless, we can still find ways to explore—even if it’s just in our own backyard. Limited international travel and continuously evolving quarantine requirements within the US have resulted in the emergence of another post-COVID … Read more
“Now I see the secret of making the best person, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.”—Walt Whitman If Walt Whitman’s vision of making the best person resonates with you, maybe it’s time to start camping. Like road trips and nature … Read more
Blantyre is a sophisticated hotel in the Berkshires. Just a few hours from both New York City and Boston, this hilly slice of New England is a gem for those who crave an immersion in nature just a short drive from home. Set on 110 acres of rolling lawns and … Read more
Nature tourism has become one of the hottest travel trends and for good reason. The mental and physical benefits of convening with nature are well-documented. Limited to domestic travel, Americans are rediscovering the beauty of our national parks. With sixty-two from which to choose, that’s plenty of nature to go … Read more
“I can resist anything except temptation.” – Oscar Wilde If resisting the temptation to travel has you stopped in your tracks during our COVID-19 crisis, we’re here to help. Emerging travel trends provide meaningful options despite the current restrictions. Among the trends, good old-fashioned American road trips have stepped into … Read more
At every bar in Peru you’ll spot Pisco on menus, in drinks, raised high in toasts, and quaffed with gusto. For many visitors it’s a first, and discovering a new spirit in a new city leaves travelers faced with a dilemma: embrace this new liquid and hope for the best … Read more
It’s sunset and I’m standing beside the St. Lawrence River in the town of Clayton, one of the gateways to the 1000 Islands. Chatting with a young man who had recently moved to the region, I ask him what he likes about it. “Everything,” he tells me. And that pretty … Read more
With the uncertainties of international travel due to COVID-19, Americans are returning to the country’s National Parks. These treasures offer places to hike through nature, view wildlife in their natural habitat, and gaze in wonder at brilliant night skies. From the rugged landscapes of Big Bend to the swamps of the Everglades to the desert skies of Joshua Tree, the stunning variety offers explorations for everyone.
While travel remains stalled, we’re here to bring you inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors Cape Town is surprisingly small. Using the towering plateau of Table Mountain as a guide, you won’t have any trouble finding your way around. Table Mountain forms … Read more
While travel remains stalled, we’re here to bring you inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors Maybe it’s the beachfront Promenade des Anglais lined with its famous palm trees or the ease in navigating the not-so-crowded streets or strolling its famous flower market. … Read more
While travel and festivals remain stalled, we’re here to bring you inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors If all you know about Iowa is the catchy Rogers & Hammerstein tune from State Fair or the rolling plains and cornfields from your road … Read more
While travel remains stalled, we’re here to bring you inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors Sitting in Bosque el Olivar – Olive Grove Forest – surrounded by 1,600 olive trees, you wouldn’t know a bustling city of 10 million sits waiting a … Read more