To some travelers, the hotel is critical to the experience. We report on the newest, most noteworthy hotels; old classics we still love; or someplace fun and funky that reflects a special mood. Anything goes: prices range from modest to lavish.
If variety is the spice of life, Aruba is hot, hot, hot! This self-proclaimed “One Happy Island” is a blend of Caribbean ease, European sophistication and American comfort. Though best known for the pristine beaches along its west coast, Aruba also has a rugged eastern coast and a colonial town … 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
Driving up the ramp and onto the grounds of the Don CeSar Hotel in St. Petersburg, your eyes quickly zero in on its color – a striking pink cotton-candy hue. Aptly nicknamed the Pink Palace, the Spanish-style property, which is nearing a hundred years old, is regarded as a grand … Read more
Although travel is primarily stalled, some places are gradually opening up. San Luis Obispo is one of those lucky spots and Hotel San Luis Obispo brings the charm of this community to the forefront. Artisanal soaps, super-plush towels and an audio player designed in Europe that doubles as a conversation … 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 Had we accidentally walked into a sultan’s palace? A gleaming white lobby embellished with marble floors, golden silk divans and hammered brass lanterns sure made us think … Read more
With travel stalled around the world, virtual travel gives us an opportunity to experience destinations from home. This virtual tour of Machu Picchu will inspire you to visit when travel is restored. –Travel Squire Editors The long and arduous trek to the enigmatic landscape of Machu Picchu, a 4-hour trip … 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 Tucked away from the winding cobblestone streets and alleys of Seville in the old Jewish quarter of … 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 Madonna stayed here. Those were the only words my husband needed to hear to spend a few … Read more
Long before Frozen’s Elsa of Arendelle warmed her way into our hearts with her icy architectural skills, the Hôtel de Glace (Ice Hotel) had been imagining a frozen wonderland in Québec, Canada. This year marks the hotel’s 20th anniversary as the only ice hotel in North America and they’re honoring … Read more
Kyoto’s charms lie in its hidden alleys, majestic shrines and the careful preservation of traditions more modern cities like Tokyo have lost. And there’s no better way to experience the old-world charm of the city than in a ryokan, a traditional inn in one of the city’s old wooden houses. … Read more
“In the 1960s, we held wrestling matches here.” Those weren’t the words I expected to hear as I stood in the luxurious interior of The Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Did they wrestle beneath the chandeliers? Somehow, I can’t picture that in these fanciful surroundings, but for … Read more
When the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK International Airport opened last year, it reinvented the concept of the American airport hotel. Created from architect Eero Saarinen’s former Trans World Airlines terminal, the mid-century modern masterpiece has made the hotel a destination in itself. And this destination is one for … Read more
With a cosmopolitan flair reminiscent of Golden Age Hollywood, a clientele who demands luxury, and an international guest list that includes a who’s who of public figures, Country Club Lima Hotel serves as a reminder that classical elegance and modern luxury can form a perfect union. After 2 years of … Read more
You want a five-star resort experience, but your partner favors the intimacy of a B & B to the unfamiliarity of a big hotel. No need to call a couple’s counselor! The Squire has you covered. Now you don’t need to sacrifice privacy for luxury when staying at these three … Read more
Just two hours outside of New York City at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, a country home awaits. Set in an 18th-century Dutch Colonial mansion in the charming hamlet of Stone Ridge, Hasbrouck House offers an idyllic escape from everyday life. A standout among Hudson Valley boutique hotels, Hasbrouck … Read more